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02 | LYME REGIS 2019 • THE PEARL OF DORSET WELCOME TO LYME REGIS
CONTENTS 02 Welcome to Lyme Regis The Pearl of Dorset 04 Making Family Memories WELCOME TO LYME REGIS 06 What’s On? 10 Beach Days 12 Jurassic Coast Packed full of character and charm, the Whether you’re looking for a fun family historic and picturesque seaside town of holiday, a relaxing weekend for two, an 14 Fossil Adventures Lyme Regis truly lives up to its reputation active group holiday, a cultural getaway, 16 Delve into History as the Pearl of Dorset. or an educational visit, Lyme Regis has 18 Food and Drink Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural something for everyone. Beauty, the resort sits at the heart of the Start planning your visit now by browsing 20 Shopping in Lyme Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site where our informative website, the rugged coastlines of West Dorset and www.lymeregis.org, where you can piece 22 Outdoor Pursuits East Devon meet. together your perfect getaway, from 24 Maritime Lyme places to stay, eat and drink, to things to Visitors can enjoy the beautiful beaches, 26 Arts and Culture hunt for fossils, discover the rich geology see, do and learn. and natural history, explore the stunning We invite you to discover what encourages 28 Natural Landscape rural hinterland, soak up the atmosphere visitors to return year after year to this 30 Information and Travel at one of the many events, and walk along vibrant, yet relaxing, setting on the south the world-famous Cobb. coast of England. 34 Accommodation 54 Good-to-Know
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 03 MAKING FAMILY MEMORIES
“...the ideal setting to create unforgettable family memories”
04 | LYME REGIS 2019 • THE PEARL OF DORSET MAKING FAMILY MEMORIES
Lyme Regis is the perfect place for family the ideal setting to create unforgettable You can challenge each other to a holidays, drawing people back time and family memories. tournament at the mini golf, putting green time again. A packed programme of events and local or table tennis in the seafront gardens, You can make your family getaway as attractions will keep the whole family where there is also plenty of space to relaxed or as action-packed as you like, entertained. On rainy days, you can stroll along the winding paths or enjoy a with plenty to see and do to suit all ages browse the fascinating science, art and picnic on the grass. and interests. geology displays at the newly-extended For the young, there is a fantastic The simple pleasures of sandcastle- Lyme Regis Museum, experience history inclusive play park to explore with a building, rockpooling, swimming, sea- coming to life and watch the millers at Jurassic and maritime theme and a pirate paddling, and mackerel fishing make Lyme work at the Town Mill, or catch a family ship at its heart. show at the Marine Theatre.
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LYMEREGIS.ORG | 05 WHAT’S ON?
There’s never a dull moment in Lyme Regis, The Marine Theatre is celebrating its with a busy calendar of events helping you 125th anniversary in June, when events will to make the most of your precious time in include a parade through the town, a play the Pearl of Dorset. about the history of the building involving We’ve got every interest covered, from local dramatic groups, and other festivities music, food and art, through to sport, yet to be announced fossils and family fun, and pretty much Lifeboat Week and the Regatta and Carnival everything else in between. are the highlights of the summer, followed The Lyme Lunge fancy dress swim kick- by the toe-tapping Lyme Folk Weekend, the starts the year, we celebrate Easter with Lyme Splash open water sea swim, and the the annual bonnet parade, and the Fossil mouth-watering delights of Food Rocks. Festival in April celebrates the world- A breathtaking fireworks’ display and beach famous Jurassic Coast. bonfire in November leads into the festive May’s Jazz Jurassica and the Busking period when we have a breathtaking Festival, plus the Guitars on the Beach Christmas lights’ display, the enchanting world record attempt in June, showcase the Christmas Tree Festival, and carols round best of live music. the town Christmas tree.
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LYMEREGIS.ORG | 07 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
08 | LYME REGIS 2019 • THE PEARL OF DORSET CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Uplyme Fete January 08 September 15 Guitars on the Beach 01 New Year’s Day duck race 21 - 22 The Marine Theatre: The First 125 Years 06 Food Rocks supper club 01 Lyme Lunge 23 Coast to Coast charity motorcycle run 07 - 08 Food Rocks 08 Lyme Splash - Lyme Regis to April July Charmouth Sea swim Challenge Woodroffe School duck race 21 12 - 14 Dorset Street Food Festival November 21 Easter Bonnet Parade 27 Jul - Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week 02 Aug 02 Fireworks and bonfire on the beach May 31 Somers Day Parade 10 Remembrance Day Parade and 03 - 05 Lyme Regis Fossil Festival August civic service 06 May Day duck race 30 Christmas light’s switch-on 12 May Fete 03 - 10 Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week and lantern-making workshop 24 - 27 Jazz Jurassica 03 - 04 Sailing Regatta 25 B Sharp’s Busking Festival and 03 - 04 Lyme Splash Water Polo Championship December Play Me Piano 10 Cornish Pilot Gig Rowing Regatta 20 - 22 Christmas Tree Festival Blessing of the Boats 26 10 Carnival Procession Carols Round the Christmas 23 17 - 23 Firefly National Championships Tree June 30 Aug Sailing Regatta 01 Morris Dancing Day - 01 Sep SW Optimist Zone 08 - 09 Championships DETAILS OF EVENTS IN LYME REGIS AND SURROUNDING AREAS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.LYMEREGIS.ORG/EVENTS-BROWSE
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 09 BEACH DAYS
“...a beautiful expanse of golden sand ...”
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A good beach holiday can be building a for the large ammonites it contains. The sandcastle, relaxing with a book, exploring Undercliff National Nature Reserve is rock pools, hunting for fossils, watching accessible from here. the yachts go by, or strolling along the Church Cliff Beach, a more secluded spot, shore with a dog; Lyme Regis has it all. is accessed by steps and has sand in Popular with families, Front Beach is a places. Low tide exposes an extensive rock beautiful expanse of golden sand and ledge and rock pools. an area of pebbles, which is manned by East Cliff Beach is a fossil hunter’s lifeguards during peak season. Toilets, food paradise. The cliffs here, part of the outlets and pubs are close at hand, and biggest landslip in Europe, should be beach showers and a wet suit wash have admired from a distance. The beach recently been installed. is cut off at high tide so always enquire The pleasure and freedom of the sandy about tide times. The Church Cliff Walk beach and sea is now more accessible provides good access to the beach and than ever, thanks to two new all-terrain links to Charmouth Road car park. wheelchairs and a floating wheelchair, Dogs are welcome in Lyme Regis but we which can be hired daily for free. There ask that owners respect the restrictions in is now free public WiFi, accessible on the place for the enjoyment of all beach users. beach, seafront and gardens. On the pebbled Monmouth Beach you will find the ammonite graveyard, famous
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LYMEREGIS.ORG | 11 JURASSIC COAST
Lyme Regis lies at the heart of the clays and shale. It is the ideal base to The Jurassic Coast offers stunning spectacular Jurassic Coast, England’s first explore this extraordinary coastline from. landscape, including Durdle Door, an iconic natural World Heritage Site. Stretching Take in the breathtaking landscape on natural rock arch near Lulworth, Chesil 95 miles between Orcombe Point in East foot, with sections of the coastline being Beach, a 15-mile natural beach between Devon and Studland Bay in Dorset, the part of the South West Coast Path. The Portland and West Bay, and Golden Cap, Jurassic Coast is a site of outstanding Jurassic Coaster bus service also runs the highest point on the south coast of international importance, revealing the through the town. England. Earth’s history over 185 million years. You could explore the area by bike, as The rich diversity of the coastline gives Lyme is famed for its wealth of fossils, many of the towns and villages along the nature lovers many different habitats to just waiting to be discovered on its Jurassic Coast are connected along the explore, some of national importance. beaches where the cliffs are of Jurassic National Cycle Network.
12 | LYME REGIS 2019 • THE PEARL OF DORSET JURASSIC COAST
“...the Jurassic Coast is a site of outstanding international importance...”
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 13 FOSSIL ADVENTURES
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14 | LYME REGIS 2019 • THE PEARL OF DORSET FOSSIL ADVENTURES
Lyme Regis is famous for its geology, Now a gateway to the Jurassic Coast Organised fossil walks are a more fossils and its unparalleled role in the World Heritage Site, fossilised remains interesting and safer way to explore birth of the earth sciences. The blue lias of sea creatures can be found on Lyme’s the coast and learn more about the cliffs are a treasure trove of the remains beaches, particularly to the east of the fascinating creatures which lie beneath. of marine creatures from the Jurassic town and at the ammonite graveyard on Lyme Regis Museum, which was built on seas of 180 million years’ ago. Monmouth Beach. the site of Mary Anning’s former home, One of Lyme’s most famous citizens, Fossil hunters should equip themselves houses a fascinating collection recording Mary Anning, played a pioneering role with boots, hammer, goggles and the tide the Jurassic history of Lyme Regis, in the founding of the new science of tables, as it is easy to get cut off by the featuring an interactive fossil gallery in palaeontology following her discoveries of incoming tide. the brand new extension. first complete Ichthyosaur, Plesiosaurus and Pterodactylus during the early-1800s.
“...a treasure trove of the remains of sea creatures”
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 15 DELVE INTO HISTORY
Lyme Regis is a town steeped Many notable figures in in history; it featured in the history have either lived in Domesday Book, and received or have connections with its royal charter from Edward Lyme Regis, including Sir I in 1284. George Somers, who founded For many years, Lyme was Bermuda, Thomas Coram, who one of the south coast’s major established the Foundlings trading ports and a vast array Hospital for children, and of goods passed through the Joseph Lister, also known as town’s harbour, running the Baron Lister of Lyme Regis, risk of pirates and smugglers. the pioneer of antiseptic surgery. Lyme gained a reputation for rebellion when in 1644, The town is also home to the during English Civil War, the original Lassie. Following the town withstood an eight-week sinking of HMS Formidable by siege by Royalist forces. In German torpedoes on New 1685 the Duke of Monmouth Year’s Day 1915, the victims landed on the west beach were taken to the Pilot Boat and started the ill-fated Inn, where the landlady’s collie Monmouth Rebellion. Lassie saved the life of a sailor by licking his face.
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LYMEREGIS.ORG | 17 FOOD AND DRINK
“...a feast of gastronomic delights to suit every taste...”
18 | LYME REGIS 2019 • THE PEARL OF DORSET FOOD AND DRINK
Lyme has a feast of gastronomic delights a hearty meal or Sunday roast at a to suit every taste, budget and occasion. welcoming pub, cosy up in an intimate The town has many specialist food shops, Italian hideaway in the quieter side streets, fine dining restaurants and pubs, cafes and and experience tastes of the world in tea rooms, and fresh, local fish and chips. Indian, Chinese and Thai restaurants and Locally-sourced, seasonal produce can takeaways. be found on many menus, making the most No seaside town would be complete of delicious fresh fish brought ashore from without fish and chips, best eaten in the harbours along the south west coast, and open air, straight from the bag, topped off ingredients supplied by local farms and with an ice-cream for dessert. butchers, washed down with a local ale Food lovers can buy treats to take home, or cider. picking up fresh bread, cakes and pasties, Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood while local ale, fresh fish, Dorset fudge, and enjoying views across the bay, appreciate locally-grown organic fruit and vegetables.
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LYMEREGIS.ORG | 19 SHOPPING IN LYME
Lyme Regis boasts an eclectic and seafront, the Town Mill array of shops, boutiques and complex and along Church and galleries, so you can be sure Coombe Streets. to find the perfect gift or Shoppers can watch souvenir of your time here. craftspeople at work, Independent shops selling including jewellery makers, unusual gifts, clothes and artists, and seamstresses. souvenirs can be found next to well-known stores selling The essentials are covered, everyday essentials. with cash machines, a post office, pharmacies, In Broad Street, the main road doctors, dentists, taxis and running through the town, you can spend a happy few hours hairdressers all readily- browsing the shops, which available. include interesting bookshops, And as this is the seaside, you speciality gift shops, and food can, of course, buy buckets producers. and spades, inflatables, and Many other interesting traders fishing nets from traders can be found on Silver Street, lining the seafront and “...an eclectic array of shops, in Drake’s Way, at the Cobb harbour. boutiques and galleries.”
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LYMEREGIS.ORG | 21 OUTDOOR PURSUITS
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For the energetic, there’s always The South West Coast Path, rated one of The town’s golf and bowls’ clubs welcome something to do on both land and sea in the top walks in the world, passes through visiting players, while the local football Lyme Regis. Lyme Regis, while the Liberty Trail joins and cricket teams welcome spectators at The town is a walkers’ paradise, with the town with Ham Hill in Somerset, also matches. The skatepark is a great facility routes for all ages and abilities. Hikers will running alongside the Wessex Ridgeway. for skateboarders, BMXers and skaters. be challenged by the seven-mile western Gentler walks can be found along the flat Cyclists will be challenged by the hilly walk leading through the Undercliff ground of the Marine Parade, the River terrain in Lyme Regis, but the scenery National Nature Reserve, while the Lym and into the surrounding countryside. along the way makes it all worthwhile. The eastern walk to Charmouth and beyond The sea is the focus of a wide range of town is also on the route of the Tour de takes in the south coast’s highest point, pursuits, including swimming, rowing, Manche from Poole to Plymouth. Golden Cap. fishing, sailing, windsurfing, paddle- boarding and kayaking.
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 23 MARITIME LYME
24 | LYME REGIS 2019 • THE PEARL OF DORSET MARITIME LYME
The iconic grade I-listed Bay, with facilities including Cobb was built as a harbour seasonal visitors’ moorings, to protect ships and to act a pontoon accessible at all as a breakwater to protect states of the tide, and access the town. to showers, fresh water and While commercial trawlers power on request. still operate from Lyme, Several marine clubs operate visitors can find plenty to do, from the harbour; Lyme Regis from crabbing in the harbour Gig Club, Lyme Regis Sailing to fishing off the end of the Club and Lyme Regis Power Cobb. Fishing and boat trips Boat Club. operate regularly. The harbour area is also home Walking the wall is the to the thriving Boat Building best way to see the Cobb, Academy, where you can watch providing the weather and craftspeople at work using sea conditions allow. From traditional methods. here, you can enjoy panoramic The RNLI Lifeboat Station views of the town, surrounding and shop is worth a visit to countryside and the extended appreciate the importance coastline. of the charity’s lifesaving The harbour is a natural stop- work and to view the inshore off for vessels crossing Lyme lifeboat, Spirit of Loch Fyne.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MARITIME LYME AT WWW.LYMEREGIS.ORG/COBB
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 25 ARTS AND CULTURE
Arts and culture-seekers will Lieutenant’s Woman’, which find a wealth of art galleries, was adapted for film in 1982 theatre, music, festivals and featuring the classic scene of literature in a wide range of Meryl Streep on the Cobb. genres. Today, the town has a buzzing The town prides itself on arts community and regular its thriving creative scene, art exhibitions are held at the with potters, jewellers and Town Mill and the museum. glassmakers working alongside Sculptures by local artists clothing designers, sculptors can be found on a trail around and specialist food and drink the town, including the playful producers. ‘Juggler’ and the energetic The town’s spectacular ‘Skateboarder’, both found in scenery has inspired many the seafront gardens. famous artists and authors The Marine Theatre offers a to create some of their most wide variety of performances, renowned works, including JRR including contemporary Tolkien, Jane Austen, and James music, opera, children’s McNeill Whistler. Lyme resident entertainment, comedy and John Fowles wrote ‘The French lectures.
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“...a wealth of art galleries, theatre, music, festivals and literature in LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TOWN’S CULTURAL SCENE AT WWW.LYMEREGIS.ORG/SEE-AND-DO a wide range of genres.”
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 27 NATURAL LANDSCAPE
If you want to get closer to nature, the The path will take you over footbridges, The Lyme Bay reefs are considered to countryside is right on the doorstep. through meadows, and past an old be nationally important conservation A walk along the River Lym will take you thatched mill, with a handy pub at the end features, home to over 1,400 species away from the town centre and into the of your walk. of marine fauna and flora. There are rural areas within 10 minutes. The valley The geology of the coast around Lyme plenty of opportunities to explore Lyme of the Lym is just over three miles long, Regis has helped create one of the great Bay by boat, from one of the many trips meandering through fields and woods wilderness areas of southern England – operating from the harbour. If you’re until you get across the border to Uplyme the Undercliff National Nature Reserve. lucky, you might even spot a pod of in Devon. This seven-mile undulating path to dolphins frolicking in the bay. Axmouth in Devon reveals an incredible diversity of wildlife and plant life.
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“...an incredible diversity of wildlife and plant life”
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LYMEREGIS.ORG | 29 TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICES
General Services Accessibility Local accommodation booking L evel access, low-level counter, seating L arge selection of free information on available TIC attractions, where to eat, events, walking Hearing loop routes, fossil hunting and local transport Dogs welcome VISIT US S election of local gifts, books, maps, Large print information postcards, greeting cards and stamps The Tourist Information Centre is Temporary disabled car parking permits located at the bottom of the town, Tide times and coastal safety advice RADAR keys available (RADAR toilet nearby) just past the traffic lights. Ticketing Services Find us in Church Street, M arine Theatre Box Office and theatre gift Lyme Regis DT7 3BS vouchers T 01297 442138 A dvance tickets for regional and local [email protected] events and shows including Great Dorset www.visit-dorset.com Steam Fair, RNAS Yeovilton Air Day, or www.lymeregis.org Melplash Show, and Abbotsbury Swannery Opening hours: and Sub-tropical gardens April-October: First buses and Crossways Travel Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm D iscount vouchers for a selection of attractions in the area November-March: Mon-Sat 10am-3pm Local productions
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LYMEREGIS.ORG | 31 HOW TO GET TO LYME REGIS
Lyme Regis is located to the extreme west of Dorset, nudging up against the border with Devon. By Car From the north: take the B3165 from where it intersects with the A35. From the west or east: take the A30, the A35 and finally the A3052. By Train The nearest station is Axminster, on the Waterloo to Exeter line. Taxis are available from the station, or take the X51 or X53 bus. By Bus The X51 service runs from Axminster to Dorchester, via Lyme Regis. The X52 service runs from Lyme Regis to Exeter The X53 service runs from Axminster to Bridport or Weymouth, via Lyme Regis The X9/9A service runs from Lyme Regis to Exeter The 71 town bus service operates throughout the year, Monday to Friday Nearest Airports Exeter, Bristol or Southampton Nearest Ferry ports Weymouth, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth
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YOUR GUIDE TO ACCOMMODATION
Lyme Regis and the surrounding areas offer a We always advise that you book in advance to wide range of accommodation from traditional avoid disappointment. CONTENTS hotels and small friendly guest houses to You can either contact the accommodation working farms, camp sites and self-catering directly or through the Lyme Regis Tourist Hotels 36 properties. Information Centre (details on page 30), or Guest Houses and B&Bs 40 This guide offers a selection of through the website www.lymeregis.org Self Catering 44 accommodation available, divided (colour Camping and Caravan Parks 48 coded) into Hotels, Guest Houses and B&Bs, Cancellations Please note that if you have to cancel, Self-Catering, Holiday Letting Agencies and Restaurants, Shops and Attractions 50 or fail to take up the accommodation for Camping and Caravan Parks. Letting Agents 51 whatever reason, the proprietor is entitled
Good-to-know 54 Quality to a cancellation fee. You should always note The quality ratings shown conform to those the cancellation terms when you make the used by Visit England and the AA to ensure booking. consistency. Complaints Prices and booking We hope your stay will be an enjoyable one but, The prices and descriptions shown are based if you are dissatisfied for any reason, please on information supplied by the individual mention it immediately to the proprietor. If establishments and act as a guide, only. The this doesn’t prove satisfactory, you are invited prices are correct at the time of going to print, to forward the complaint to the relevant but establishments reserve the right to alter inspection body (Visit England or the AA for prices before accepting a booking. example). Alternatively you could email it to [email protected]
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NATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SCHEME FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND PROVISION FOR VISITORS WHEELCHAIR USERS AND THOSE WITH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LIMITED MOBILITY. The following symbols used in the accommodation Establishments which display one of these guide show whether facilities are suitable for symbols care about accessibility and those with special needs. However we do advise have been rigorously assessed against that you check for your specific requirements demanding criteria. when you book.
Typically suitable for a person with G Ground floor rooms available Ò sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures Accommodation may be suitable and fittings to aid balance. for the disabled
Typically suitable for a person with Ú restricted walking ability and for those An information leaflet with details of who may need to use a wheelchair some provision for visitors to West Dorset with of the time, but who can negotiate a special needs is available on request from the maximum of three steps. Tourist Information Centre (T 01297 442138).
Typically suitable for a person who Æ depends on the use of a wheelchair who can transfer unaided to and from the wheelchair in a seated position. This person may be an independent traveller.
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 35 HOTELS
Hotels have at least six bedrooms but are All rooms are ensuite or private. more likely to have over 20 bedrooms. Dinner usually available every evening. KEY TO FACILITIES Disabled access Small Hotels have a maximum of 20 Room service available. Ground floor rooms bedrooms and are likely to be more 24-hour room service, at least 50% of Facilities for smokers personally run. rooms have bath and shower. Dogs accepted by arrangement have ample Country House Hotels A number of permanent suites and On-site parking grounds or gardens and are in a rural or s enhanced services such as concierge or full Tea/coffee-making facilities emi-rural location with the emphasis on afternoon tea. Cot available peace and quiet. Swimming Pool Hotels are given a rating from one to five Television stars. The more stars a hotel has, the higher Wi-Fi available the quality will be and the greater the range Garden of facilities and services provided. Laundry facilities
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The Mariners
The Mariners Hotel is a privately owned fourteen bedroom coaching inn built in the 17th Century, and steeped in Lyme’s fossiling and literary history. This period property is bursting with character, charm and friendly atmosphere and has a separate fantastic restaurant.
Proprietor: W J Ramsdale AA Silver Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3HS Bedrooms: 14 T 01297 442 753 Bathrooms: All en suite E [email protected] B&B: £75 - £160prpn W hotellymeregis.co.uk Open: All year
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 37 AA Royal Lion HOTEL Hotel In a prime position less than 100 metres from the sea, The Royal Lion Hotel offers the hospitality and facilities of a modern hotel whilst retaining the charm and character of a 17th century Coaching Inn. The Oak Room restaurant boasts a fine dining dinner menu, whilst “The Inn” offers traditional fayre, a relaxed atmosphere and a roaring log fire during the winter months. Whatever the season, you will be assured a warm welcome and great hospitality.
Proprietor: L M Stone Broad Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3QF T 01297 445622 Bedrooms: 33 all en-suite; including 9 family rooms, 3 dog friendly E [email protected] rooms, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna, free car parking. W royallionhotel.com B&B: from £65 - £91 pppn DB&B: from £93 - £121 pppn Special break rates available all year (please go to our website for further details)
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LYMEREGIS.ORG | 39 GUEST HOUSES AND B&Bs
This category encompasses anything from provide a clear explanation of charges when you one-roomed bed and breakfasts to larger book, as well as what services it offers and its KEY TO FACILITIES establishments which may offer dinner at certain cancellation policy; it will provide a full cooked Disabled access times and may be licensed. breakfast or substantial continental breakfast; it Ground floor rooms The style of the premises will vary but they will will have at least one bathroom or shower for every Facilities for smokers always be personally run by the owner-manager. six guests; and the rooms will be cleaned and the Dogs accepted by arrangement There will be less public space than you would find beds made daily. in a hotel – they may not have a guest lounge for All rooms are ensuite or private. On-site parking example. Dinner usually available every evening. Tea/coffee-making facilities Cot available Sometimes access to the accommodation may be Room service available. restricted during the day, but you should be advised SwimmingOld PoolLyme Guest House 24-hour room service, at least 50% of of this on booking. Television17th Century 4 Star guest house, rooms have bath and shower. in central level location. The majority of accommodation in this category Wi-Fi available A number of permanent suites and operate a star rating system so you can be sure Garden29 Coombe Street, DT7 3PP enhanced services such as concierge or full afternoon T 01297 442929 that it will meet all its statutory obligations; it will Laundry facilities tea. W oldlymeguesthouse.co.uk
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Cleveland B&B Central and contemporary. Exclusively for adults. Wifi, P/Parking Pound Street, DT7 3JA T 01297 442012 W lymeregis.co St Cuthberts B&B Luxury Ensuite B&B, Fantastic Breakfast Menu, Onsite Parking, Old Lyme Guest House Quiet Location. 17th Century 4 Star guest house, Contact: Sue or Miles in central level location. Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3HG T 01297 445901 29 Coombe Street, DT7 3PP W www.stcuthbertsoflyme.co.uk T 01297 442929 W oldlymeguesthouse.co.uk 3 Hensleigh House, Charmouth Ideally situated just 3 minutes walk from the famous fossil beach in the pretty village of Charmouth, Hensleigh House offers double and twin rooms, and two bedroom family suites. Full breakfast, free WiFi and private off road parking are all included. Village shops, pubs and restaurants are within a short walk, and Lyme Regis 2 miles away can be reached by regular bus service.
Contact: Jayne Edwards 8 rooms: 2 family, Hensleigh House, Lower Sea Lane, 1 single, 3 doubles, 2 twin. Charmouth, Lyme Regis DT6 6LW All ensuite . T 01297 560830 or 07960 970842 Price prpn B&B: £80-£160 E [email protected] Open: All year W hensleighhouse.co.uk
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 41 Lucerne Townhouse Comfortable accommodation, friendly atmosphere. Excellent sea and coastal views from rear of house. Few minutes walk to Boutique guest house by Mark Hix. town, beach and local amenities. Non- One minute from the beach smoking house. Rooms with flat screen TV. Eight unique bedrooms Contact: Owen Lovell 6 double, 1 double/twin, 1 family View Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3AA T 01297 443752 1 Pound Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3HZ E [email protected] [email protected] W lucernelyme.co.uk 01297 442449 www.hixrestaurants.co.uk Visit Dorset Bedrooms: 3 Price per night: £42-£55pppn
Skerries Bed & Breakfast Westwood Guest Comfortable & friendly in nice location House with sea views from private balconies Voted 1st on Trip Advisor for Best Value. Our Skerries, Sidmouth Road, DT7 3EN breakfasts and individually designed bedrooms with a T 01297 442644550 warm welcome is what we are best known for. Eight E [email protected] en-suite rooms and a suite to choose from. Stunning Westley Bed & Breakfast W skerrieslymeregis.co.uk views to the Jurassic Coast. Includes room safe, room Friendly comfortable stay, home fridge and bath robes. cooking and easy parking. River walk to Lyme. Owner: Lavinia Horton T 01297 442 376 Lyme Road, Uplyme DT7 3UY E [email protected] T 01297 445104 or 07982 302038 W www.WestwoodGuestHouse.co.uk E [email protected] Bedrooms: 9 W westleybedandbreakfast.wordpress.com B&B Price: from £100 F 3
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LYMEREGIS.ORG | 43 SELF-CATERING
Your quality guide: Excellent overall level of quality. Very Acceptable overall level of quality. Adequate good care and attention to detail throughout. Either KEY TO FACILITIES provision of furniture, furnishings and fittings. access to washing machine and tumble drier or a Disabled access 24-hour laundry service. Good overall level of quality. All units self- Ground floor rooms contained, two bathrooms when the accommodation Exceptional overall level of quality, high Facilities for smokers levels of décor, fixtures and fittings together with can house eight or more guests. Dogs accepted by arrangement excellent standards of management efficiency and Good to very good overall level of quality, guest services. Excellent range of accessories and On-site parking good standard of maintenance and decoration, personal touches. Tea/coffee-making facilities ample space and good quality furniture, all double Cot available beds have access from both sides, microwave ovens. Swimming Pool Television Wi-Fi available Garden Laundry facilities
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Visit England GOLD Self catering Char Valley Cottages Contact: Heather Lovett Luxury Holiday complex in Charmouth on the Hill Barn, Gore Lane, Uplyme, Jurassic Coast. Only 10 minutes walk from the beach. A variety of properties ranging from 1-5 Dorset, DT7 3RJ bedrooms. They also benefit from the facilities T 01297 445185 of Manor Farm Holiday Centre. E hal@lymeregis- accommodation.com Contact: Robin Loosmore W lymeregis- Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6QL The Bower accommodation.com T 01297 560226 A beautifully converted single-storey stone E [email protected] annexe with private garden surrounded by Stone Annexe: Sleeps 2 W manorfarmholidaycentre.co.uk rolling Devon countryside a mile from Lyme Price pupw: £400 - £565 Regis. Full central heating, plus woodburner, AA Units: 16 for cosy winter holidays. WiFi available. Open: All year Price pupw: £305 - £2500
Visit England GOLD Self catering Contact: As for The Bower above Bowercroft Built in 2007, tastefully furnished Bungalow Cottage: Sleeps 4 with two double bedrooms one with ensuite & a bunk bedroom. Located close to the town Price pupw: £550 - £850 centre shops & a five min walk from the beach. Open: All year It benefits from a small south facing garden. Children welcome aged 5+.
Contact: Vic & Monica Simpson The Bothy 6 Coppers Knapp, Hill Road, DT7 3HN An unusually converted former stone granary, T 01483 283234 with en-suite double and twin ground floor E [email protected] bedrooms, upstairs vaulted and beamed M 07810 698475 lounge, fully fitted kitchen. Central heating plus woodburner ensure ambience and Visit England Detached Bungalow: Sleeps 6 warmth for winter months. Wi-Fi available. Above: The cosy, yet spacious living room Price pupw: £440 - £1120 Open: All year
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 45 Dorset Coastal Cottages 4 Lymbrook Cottages Holiday cottage agency with 200+ properties to be enjoyed all year round Charming 2 bedroomed period cottage. Furnished & equipped to a high standard. The 3 Station Road, Wareham, BH20 6BL property has its own balcony overlooking T 01929 401420 River Lym. Walled south facing garden. Quietly E [email protected] situated close to shops & sandy beach. W dorsetcoastalcottages.com 19 Church Street Stylish, warm, spacious town centre 4, Lymbrook Cottages, Jericho, Lyme cottage. Parking. Wi-Fi. Courtyard. Regis, DT7 3AJ Fermaine Sleeps 8. £560-£1480 T 01202 733754 or 01799 522096 3 double bedrooms, 50 metres from E [email protected] seafront, enclosed garden, dogs Contact: Tracey Barclay W www.lymbrook.co.uk welcome. T 01297 560617 6 Church Street, DT7 3BS E [email protected] 1 Cottage: Sleeps 4 E [email protected] W lymeregiscottages.com Price per week: £350 - £850 W sixchurchstreet.co.uk
Little Catherston Farm Haye Farm Beautiful sea views, coastal walks on National Trust Land. Stone built cottage apartments and timber lodges on farm of 20 acres. Spectacular Charmouth, Bridport, DT6 6LZ views over glorious hills and valleys. Peaceful T 01297 560550 and quiet in an area of outstanding natural E [email protected] beauty. Beautiful riverside walk to sea. The White House W catherstonfarm-bungalows.co.uk The White House is a delightful 18th Contact: Richard & Michelle Trim Century Georgian House with seven (7) Haye Lane, Lyme Regis DT7 3NH bedrooms situated in the heart of Lyme The Old Watch House Regis, just one-minute walk from the T 01297 442400 Luxury historic flat, private parking, E [email protected] town’s pubs, shops and restaurants and five minutes from the beach. overlooking harbour. W hayefarmholidays.co.uk T 07970 130528 The Cobb, DT7 3JY Visit England / Sleeps: 4 - 6 per cottage E [email protected] T 01305 262505 Price pupw: £213 - £1038 W thewhitehouselymeregis.com W lymeregis.com/old-watch-house
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Westover Farm Cottages
Two comfortable and inviting cottages on our 150acre farm. Both have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and share a games room. Children and pets are welcome. Private and secure back gardens. Short breaks available. Edge of village location, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Charmouth’s famous Jurassic Coast fossil beach is 11/2 miles away, a 25-30 minutes footpath walk across the fields. A lovely beach for all the family.
Contact: Jon & Amanda Snook Visit England Wootton Fitzpaine, Nr Lyme Regis, Cottage 1: Sleeps 6 Dorset DT6 6NE T 01297 560451 Cottage 2: Sleeps 7-8 M 07979 595850 M 07979 265064 Price pupw: £300 - £1065 E [email protected] Open: All year W westoverfarmcottages.co.uk
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 47 CAMPING AND CARAVAN PARKS
KEY TO FACILITIES The rating for these comes under the British Acceptable standards, simple and practical Disabled access Graded Holiday Parks Scheme. with no frills Swimming Pool Parks are visited annually by trained, impartial Good quality – well-presented and run Showers assessors. A rating of one to five stars is awarded Good level of quality and comfort x Licensed Bar based on the quality of service, cleanliness, environment and facilities provided. Excellent quality and standard Facilities for smokers Exceptional quality with a degree Wi-Fi available of luxury Dogs accepted by arrangement Children’s Playground H Restaurant/Cafe Laundry facilities Shop/Supermarket Water hook ups Live entertainment Electric hook ups
48 | LYME REGIS 2019 • THE PEARL OF DORSET CAMPING AND CARAVAN PARKS Andrewshayes Holiday Park Countryside location. Touring, camping, glamping, luxury holiday homes. Hot tubs, pool, bar. 15 minutes drive to Lyme Regis.
Contact: Dalwood, Nr Axminster, EX13 7DY T 01404 831225 E [email protected] W andrewshayes.co.uk
AA Holiday Caravans 80. Camping pitches 150 H x PPN from: £21.50 Short breaks from: £185
Axevale Caravan Park Quiet family run park, close to town, beach & attractions.
Contact: Peter Thomas Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2DF T 01297 21342 E [email protected] W axevale.co.uk
Visit England Pitches: 69 Price per night: £145 - £755
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 49 Bygones House of Flowers Bygones antiques, old pine furniture, Weddings/Events Florist and daily rugs, books and pictures. deliveries for all occasions. 52 Broad Street, DT7 3QF 34 Broad Street, DT7 3QF T 01297 442616 T 01297 444743 E [email protected] W houseofflowerslymeregis.co.uk
Royal Standard A lovely, traditional seaside pub with a beer garden right on the beach. 25 Marine Parade, Lyme Regis, DT7 3JF T 01297 442637 E [email protected] Pine lodges, caravans, self catering apartments, camping & touring W theroyalstandard.co.uk pitches located on Dorset’s Heritage coastline, a short stroll from the beach and just 3 miles from Lyme Regis.
Indoor and outdoor pools • Bar & lounge • Restaurant • Holiday home sales • Family dining • Kids indoor soft play • Nightly and weekly accommodation • Luxury pine lodges TAXI SERVICE
THE OPEN TO NON-RESIDENTS Enjoy a drink or try our tasty, freshly 6 SEATER prepared and locally sourced food at
& RESTAURANT our newly redesigned bar & restaurant. Perfect for the whole family!
t: 01297 560259 or visit www.newlandsholidays.co.uk e:[email protected] • Charmouth, Dorset DT6 6RB
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Whether you’re after a dog-friendly break, beachside cottage or luxury family home, we’re sure we have the ideal escape for you. Choose from over 850 coastal, waterside and rural cottages throughout the South West.
For special offers and a free copy of our brochure call us or check out our website. www.toadhallcottages.co.uk Call us on: 01297 443550
LYMEREGIS.ORG | 51 Come Experience The Finest Hospitality
Booking Advisable Delicious Kori, Balti, Tandoori Vegetarian Dishes BIGGER BETTER Freshly Prepared By Our Award Winning Chefs. & than ever! • New interactive fossil gallery Open 7 Days 12 - 2.30pm & 6 - 11pm • Mary Anning’s story www.lalqillalyme.co.uk • Local history & Literary Lyme • Fossil, rockpool, town & Mary Anning walks • New Fine Foundation Learning Centre for families, schools & events • Stunning panoramic views of Lyme Bay
Find us on Lyme’s beautiful seafront in the centre of town W: www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk A: Bridge Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA what will you discover? Registered Charity Number 1041201
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Mackerel OVEROVER 400260 55*★ & Deep Sea REVIEWSREVIEWS Fishing
No trip to Lyme Regis would
be complete without a f ishing trip from the Cobb.
Join Harry May for a truly unforgettable experience. Look for our boats: MARIE F SUNBEAM one hour mackerel fishing: Leaving all day, with line and bait included. • REAL STEAM TRAINS Fish gutted and prepared for your barbecue. Full safety gear and life jackets carried. • ALL-WEATHER PLAY If you don’t wish to fish, enjoy a scenic trip along the beautiful coast. • BEAUTIFUL GARDENS ADULTS £10 CHILDREN £8
photo: Martin Clunes • SPECIAL EVENTS THREE HOUR DEEP SEA FISHING: • CHILDREN’S SHOWS 8:30am - 11:30am Beginners welcome. Rod and bait included. • MODEL RAILWAYS £25 PER PERSON • RESTAURANT & MORE!
Call Harry May on: BEER • DEVON • EX12 3NA • 01297 21542 07974 753 287 www.pecorama.co.uk
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DOCTORS: DENTAL SURGEONS: Terry’s Taxis Travel Line LOCAL AUTHORITIES: Lyme Bay Medical Practice Lyme Bay Dentistry T 01297 443167 or 07502 262206 Public Transport Information Lyme Regis Town Council Kent House Health Centre, Silver Street, Temple House, 63 Broad Street, Causley Cabs T 0871 200 2233 Church Street, Lyme Regis Lyme Regis Lyme Regis T 01297 642011 RAIL TRAVEL: T 01297 445175 T 01297 443399 T 01297 442907 Payne’s Premier Travel National Rail Enquiries West Dorset District Council The Medical Centre (Inc. Minor Injuries) Lyme Bay Dental Practice T 01297 35895 T 08457 484950 South Walks House, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis Kent House Dental Care, Silver Street, South Walks Road, Dorchester Axminster Taxis South West Trains T 01297 445777 Lyme Regis T 01305 251010 T 01297 34000 T 08456 000650 Charmouth Medical Practice (Dr Beckers) T 01297 443442 Dorset County Council The Street, Charmouth Arcot Dental Practice Seaton Taxis UTILITIES: County Hall, Dorchester Western Power Distribution T 01297 560872 41 Silver Street, Lyme Regis T 01297 24666 T 01305 221000 Emergency Service T 01297 442846 A to B Taxis Out-of-Hours Doctors’ Service T 0800 365900 T 0845 600 1013 OPTICIAN: T 01297 33900 or 07540 465615 EDF Energy Customer Service EMERGENCY SERVICES: HOSPITALS: Mr G Hayden Axe Vale Cars T 01297 24123 T 0800 056 7777 There is no police station Axminster Hospital 52 Broad Street, Lyme Regis South West Water in Lyme Regis Chard Street, Axminster T 01297 442617 Pete’s Taxis Customer Service Emergency Call 999 for emergencies T 01297 630400 T 01297 20999 DISPENSING CHEMISTS: Service (out of hours) or 101 for non-emergencies Axminster Medical Practice Boots BUS AND COACH COMPANIES: T 0800 1691144 - Minor Injuries 45 Broad Street, Lyme Regis First Hampshire and Dorset Ltd National Group Gas T 01297 32126 T 01297 442026 Weymouth Gas Emergency Service Bridport Community Hospital Lloyds Pharmacy T 01305 783645 T 0800 111999 - Minor Injuries The Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Axe Valley Mini Travel Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport Lyme Regis 26 Harbour Road, Seaton TOURIST INFORMATION: Tourist Information Centre T 01308 422371 T 01297 442981 T 01297 625959 Church Street, Lyme Regis Dorset County Hospital VETS: Stagecoach South West T 01297 442138 Williams Ave, Dorchester Coombefield Veterinary Surgery Belgrave Road, Exeter T 01305 251150 Coombe Lane, Axminster T 01392 427711 ENTERTAINMENT: Marine Theatre Royal Devon and Exeter (Wonford) T 01297 360500 National Express Ltd Church Street, Lyme Regis Barrack Road, Exeter TAXIS: T 0871 781 8178 T 01297 442394 T 01392 411611 M Cabs Damory Coaches Weymouth Community Hospital T 01297 442222 T 01258 452545 Melcombe Ave, Weymouth T 01305 760022
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Guide funded by Lyme Regis Town Council A: Guildhall Cottage, Church St, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3BS T: 01297 445175 W: www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk E: [email protected]
The Lyme Regis 2019 Town Guide is compiled from information supplied by the businesses listed. Inclusion in this publication does not imply a recommendation and the publisher cannot accept any liability either expressed or implied resulting from such inclusion.
Charges are current at the time of going to print, however we advise you to check at the time of booking.
Every care has been taken in compiling this guide, Seafront Parking PARKING however the publishers accept no responsibility Monmouth Beach and Cabanya car parks are located at the Park and Ride for the accuracy of information given. Cobb end of the seafront and are very convenient for the There is a park and ride, which operates during busy times of beaches and harbour (DT7 3JJ). These car parks are more the year. It is located on the A3052 on the east of the town at expensive for longer stays. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Charmouth Road. Phone and Pay Photography provided by Simon Emmett Town Parking For the Woodmead, Cabanya and Monmouth Beach car parks www.simonemmettphotography.com There is a small amount of short-stay parking at the bottom of you can pay by call, text or app. Details can be found on the pay and Lyme Bay Holidays: www.lymebayholidays.co.uk Broad Street (DT7 3QD) and a larger car park (Woodmead) within machines. easy walking distance of the town centre off Hill Road, adjacent PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION WINNERS: to the Police Station (DT7 3HN). BEACH HUTS Gary Holpin and Charlie Jane Hunter There is also a NCP towards the top of Broad Street (DT7 3QH). Visitors to Lyme Regis cannot fail to notice the line of pretty pastel-coloured beach huts along the seafront. The town council BROCHURE DESIGN BY: Long-Stay owns a number of these beach huts and they are available to There are two long-stay car parks in Lyme Regis. One is on hire on a daily, weekly or seasonal basis throughout the year. Charmouth Road (DT7 3DW) to the east, and the other is For further details contact Lyme Regis Town Council: Holmbush car park on Sidmouth Road (DT7 3LD) to the west. T 01297 445175 clevera.co.uk Both car parks are within walking distance of the town centre E [email protected] and seafront, although there are some hills to contend with. W www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk
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