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A range of annual lifestyle magazines for visitors to The Jurassic Coastline MEDIA PACK 2016 www.jurassiccoastmagazine.co.uk don’t miss your chance... ith 75,000 magazines successfully distributed to the Each edition will be widely distributed in accommodation, Wvisitors of East Devon and West Dorset, we are now Tourist Information Centres and by our advertisers planning our 2016 editions of Jurassic Coast Magazine. throughout 2016, as well as promoted online on our website 2016 will see the addition of EXE Visitor, focusing on the Exe and through social media. Estuary and Exmouth and increasing our print run to 90,000. With our 2016 issues going live in April 2016 we are inviting Printed on an attractive uncoated paper, the magazine you to be a part of Jurassic Coast Magazine. All the facts showcases the best attractions each town/area has to and figures are on the following pages, which should give you offer in a lifestyle magazine format. We use award-winning a full insight to this unique opportunity. We have an option photography and the knowledge of local writers to give the for everyone, from full page editorials to accommodation and visitors to the area a richer insight into the superb culture services listings. we have on offer. There literally is something for everyone. Our 2015 editions produced superb results for advertisers, We look forward to working with you and hope to bring and provided visitors to the area with a handy guide book to the businesses of East Devon and West Dorset continued /JurassicCoastMagazine explore the diverse cultural offerings of Lyme Bay. The aim success in 2016. for 2016 is to increase the number of stories and features to @JurassicMags @LymeMagazine accompany the advertising content. Jurassic Coast Magazine 2016 will be made up of six www.jurassiccoastmagazine.co.uk editions, which span the length of the Jurassic Coastline World Heritage sites in East Devon Wes Dowell [email protected] and West Dorset. Managing Director, Coastline Publishing Ltd editions: COVERING COVERING COVERING COVERING COVERING COVERING Exmouth Dunkeswell Sidmouth Seaton Lyme Regis Bridport Lympstone Honiton Sidford Axmouth Uplyme West Bay Topsham Feniton Sidbury Beer Charmouth Burton Bradstock Woodbury Newton Poppleford Salcombe Regis Colyton and surrounding villages Chideock and surrounding villages East Budleigh and surrounding villages Branscombe Seatown Budleigh Salterton Colyford Morcombelake and surrounding villages Axminster Abbotsbury and surrounding villages Portland and surrounding villages ESTIMATED the facts: READER: ADVERTORIAL EXTENSIVE READERSHIP: DESIGN IS visitors online of The Jurassic edition 30k Coastline plus online edition FREE per issue per issue ADVERTISE ESTIMATED FROM ONLY PRINT RUN: READERSHIP: ADVERTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IS 90k 180k £50 Over 6 editions plus online edition (That’s £3.33 FREE per thousand!) for all issues combined DISTRIBUTED PERFORMANCE: IN ALL LOCAL ISSUES ADVERTORIAL PER YEAR COPYWRITING IS They work! (Our 2015 issues generated great sales TIC’s (Tourist Information 1 FREE for advertisers!) Centres) AXE MAGAZINE 2015 LYME MAGAZINE 2015 - The Artisan Quarter view online at jurassiccoastmagazine.co.uk LYME MAGAZINE 2015 -FEATURE- Map: By Kind Permission A WEEK IN of Lyme Regis Town Council THE AXE VALLEY WORDS: Lucie Simic he pretty little market town of Axminster sits at the heart of the Axe Valley in East Devon, and Tit’s the perfect place for those of you who want to enjoy a real taste of West Country living. Part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Axe Valley is just a short drive from the famous Jurassic Coast and it’s also home to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage discover the soul ^ River Cottage Canteen and Deli – so foodie or fossil hunter, you’ll be in your element. The Axe Valley Bird and Animal Park sits in the Axe Valley, near Axminster, and is one of those lesser-known little zoos that take visitors by surprise. Home to all kinds of birds and mammals inside: (including zebra!), this is a friendly wildlife park that encourages visitors to take their time and of Lyme Regis engage with the animals wherever possible. A few hours... | 6 The Lyme Bay Winery, originally Lyme Bay Cider Co., was founded on a dream to leave the city A whistle-stop tour of Lyme if you and return to the West Country to live. Twenty years later and Lyme Bay Winery is producing only have a few hours to spend here Welcome to the 2015 edition of Lyme Magazine, an annual publication aiming to provide a richer, an award-winning selection of ciders, country wines, meads, fruit liqueurs and cream liqueurs. Frocks that rock | 14 deeper, more enjoyable guide to everything that East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley is also home to the Seaton Tramway – which operates narrow Glamorous vintage patterns and gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton. The picturesque route travels ^ Axe Valley classes by Sew La Di Da Vintage Bird & Animal Park Lyme Regis has to offer. alongside the River Axe Estuary through two nature reserves and gives an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life. The Town Mill | 20 With Lyme’s winding streets and hidden corner s, as well as the distracting views Lyme’s creative heart. Have you of the breathtaking Jurassic Coast, it’s easy to miss some of the town’s best In nearby Beer you can bring out your inner child and ride the Beer Heights Light Railway at visited the Town Mill yet? features. We hope you enjoy this comprehensive guide to the best places to shop, Pecorama, considered by many the fi nest 7¼ inch gauge railway in Britain. dine, relax and explore whilst visiting ‘The Pearl of Dorset’. Boat Trips | 28 2 Adrenaline fuelled rib rides Further information: around the bay www.rivercottage.net www.tram.co.uk www.axevalleypark.co.uk www.pecorama.info Sea Defences | 30 www.lymebaywinery.co.uk Find out about the new sea defences 1 of East Cliff Events | 42 This year’s biggest events including 42 the superb Candles on the Cobb. 39 ^ Beer Heights Gift Ideas | 48 try a Light Railway Grab a gift to take home with you! events mackerel Lyme Magazine 2015 www.jurassiccoastmagazine.co.uk Design & Print: Coastline Creative Ltd pasty [email protected] Photography: Matt Austin Images [email protected] Editor/Features: Lucie Simic the town mill [email protected] fossil Features/Social Media: Ross Packman [email protected] Advertising: Marie Austin walks [email protected] Disclaimer: The information, views and opinions expressed in Lyme Magazine are intended as a guide only. All information is correct at the time of going to print, and the publisher accepts no liability for error, damage or loss. 20 44 ^ Seaton Bay 3 6 8 EACH EDITION TOWN GUIDES HISTORY & LASTS featuring FOOD & DRINK FEATURES ACCOMMODATION ARTS 12 MONTHS EVENTS CULTURE advertising ACTIVITIES + MORE with shelf life! SHOPPING Sidmouth visitor 2015 -FEATURE- KIDS ACTIVITIES Thorn The Jurassic WORDS: Lucie Simic Golf Centre With a driving range, putting green and Coast’s worst a very popular par level pitch and putt imeless Sidmouth and its bustling town centre and beach promenade course you can discover your competitive Toffer the perfect mix of beach and fun for every family. After you’ve side. Suitable for all the family, they also fi lled your buckets with sand and tummies on seafront ice cream, then offer 9 holes of crazy golf. kept secret experience what else there is for the kids in the local area. NK Rare Knitwear Forming part of the National Trust’s iconic Golden Cap estate and enjoying incredible views of Lyme Bay and the distant Isle of Bearhouse Alpacas Portland, Down House Farm offers not only Try Alpaca trekking with Bearhouse Alpacas at Sidbury. the perfect secluded spot for afternoon tea, This alpaca farm situated in the Roncombe Valley, an area but also a truly rustic holiday break. of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just outside Sidbury, has approximately 70 alpacas on 40 acres of land and offers alpaca The Donkey trekking around local bridleways – something a little bit different. ased on their 380-acre working organic farm, Down House Sanctuary Garden Café was launched by owners Nikki and Dean in 1993, Band has become one of the Jurassic Coast’s worst kept secrets. wearable A registered charity working around the world In addition to the enviable view, the Garden Café offers homemade, protecting donkeys and promoting their welfare unpretentious and wholesome ‘comfort food’, using their own organic worldwide. Visitors can spend as much time as they wish meeting meats, herbs and vegetables, as well as a selection of home-baked the donkeys and enjoying beautiful coastal and countryside walks. cakes and scones. What the farm itself cannot provide, the Garden works of art There is also a maze, nature centre and an on site restaurant or plenty Café sources from local suppliers, with fresh fi sh courtesy of Davy’s of places to enjoy a picnic. Locker, Dorset clotted cream from Leopard Dairy near Blandford and Sidmouth Museum hot beverages provided by Beaminster’s Clipper Teas. Housed in a Regency cottage featuring permanent exhibitions idden away down Coombe Street in the illustrating the development of the town from its birth as a All meat is reared on location to exacting Soil Association standards, Hformer butchers shop, you’ll find Nicola fi shing village. Many famous residents and visitors are and the farm’s lush meadows result in exquisite Aberdeen Angus Kathrens and her little dog Ringo creating commemorated and you can see a wide collection of photographs. beef, free range pork and lamb. something really rather beautiful. This Tardis like small museum also hosts annual exhibitions to Visitors are encouraged to walk some of the many footpaths that celebrate events and anniversaries across the UK.