Your Free Independent Guide to Lyme Regis

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As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast sits alongside Lyme the Grand Canyon and Galapagos Islands as an internationally important location of scientific and cultural significance. Chesil

Encompassing 96 miles of Devon and Dorset seashore, the Jurassic Coast offers visitors Axe a 185 million-year trip through geological history.

Stretching from Orcombe Point near Exmouth in the West to Swanage’s Old Harry Sidmouth Rocks in the East, the Jurassic Coast presents an almost complete chronological sequence of rock formations covering the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, and the fossils contained within these strata have provided scientists with an unrivalled insight into the processes that have shaped life on earth. Otter

Today the area has become one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations. Exe

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Introducing Lyme Top Left: The Cobb dates back to the year 1313 Top Right: The iconic Lyme Regis Museum Middle: The Town Mill, an award-winning attraction Regis Lower left: Gun Cliff at sunrise Lower right: Fishermans nets on The Cobb

Situated on the county border at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis is a picturesque resort town well-deserving of its title as ‘The Pearl of Dorset’.

Lyme boasts a rich heritage both The seafront offers numerous Broad Street sits the Regent Cinema, historical and literary, as well as a busy opportunities for food and a 1930’s picture house recently year-round schedule of live events, refreshment, from traditional pub fare devastated by fire, but due to soon including the Fossil Festival, Lifeboat to the obligatory fish and chips, while rise phoenix-like from the ashes. Week and Guitars on the Beach, the beautifully refurbished Marine To the Eastern end of town lies the attracting thousands to the town Parade Shelters take centre stage, Artisan’s Quarter. Featuring some each year. providing a sheltered spot to sit and of the oldest buildings in Lyme, take in the view, backed by the lovingly Lyme’s most iconic landmark, no visit including the recently refurbished maintained Langmoor and Lister to the town is complete without a Lyme Museum, this charming district Gardens. stroll along the sinuous length of the boasts a wide array of independent Cobb harbour wall. Immortalised in The commercial heart of Lyme Regis, cafés and art galleries, as well as the the French Lieutenant’s Woman, this Broad Street and Silver Street provide town’s Tourist Information Centre and striking structure has long sheltered all the high street essentials you’d enviably positioned Marine Theatre. the town’s commercial fishers and expect, as well as ample shopping leisure craft from the predations of opportunities and a generous number the winter storms. of eateries. Pride of place at the top of Words: Ross Packman

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FEATURE The home of Mary Anning From chequered beginnings to modern brushes with celebrity, the history of Lyme Regis Museum is just as dynamic and engaging as that of the town it serves.

Uniquely for a town of its size, Lyme’s museum was a purpose- From 1978 until 1988, the museum’s resurrection was overseen by built building, commissioned in 1901 by former Mayor Thomas E renowned author and Lyme resident John Fowles. As Honorary D Philpot and designed by Architect George Vialls, also responsible Curator, Fowles was central to the formation of Friends of the for the adjacent Guildhall. The museum’s construction required the Museum, the body of volunteers still responsible for manning the clearance of several of the close-built houses in the eastern part museum today. In the nineties, as a Patron of the museum, Fowles of town, including the birthplace of Lyme’s most famous daughter, also supported widespread renovation work to the building itself, Mary Anning. ultimately culminating in Lyme Regis Museum winning the top national prize, the Gulbenkian, in 1999. Philpot’s grand vision hit something of a speed bump when, on completion of the museum building, it then sat vacant for nearly In 2017, the Museum celebrated the grand opening of the brand twenty years. During the First World War the structure was put to new Mary Anning Wing. Stood on the seaward side of the museum use as a Red Cross depot, but once again fell into disuse with the and constructed in zinc and glass, the new addition features an cessation of conflict. accessible geology gallery telling the story of its famous namesake. In addition, the wing hosts the museum’s extensive fossil collection, The museum’s fortunes changed in 1920, when Philpot’s niece a state-of-the-art learning space for visiting groups and a new lift, Caroline gifted the building to the Borough. A two-room exhibition enabling access for all to the museum’s first floor. finally opened in March 1921, thanks to the efforts of Dr Wyatt Wingrave. Devoted to archaeology and geology, Wingrave’s A special inauguration ceremony was held on the 22nd September, exhibition combined local curios with his own collection and where the museum’s most famous patron, Sir David Attenborough, included artefacts still on display today, including the town fire delivered a speech to over 200 museum supporters and funders, engine, wooden tracery from Buddle Bridge and cannon balls from before joining local schoolchildren in investigating some locally- the Siege of Lyme. discovered fossils in the Fine Foundation Learning Centre. Speaking on the day, Sir David said “This is a delightful museum supported The beginnings of a fossil collection were also present. “So far it so generously local people and local charities and as a patron I’m is a nucleus”, Wingrave wrote, “but it is hoped that in time, with happy to help out in any way I can”. the help of loans and gifts, it will become worthy of Lyme’s great reputation and of the building itself.” Today, the Lyme Regis Museum offers visitors the chance to explore the natural and human history of ‘The Pearl of Dorset’ in Over the next decade the museum slowly grew, thanks largely to state-of-the-art facilities. the support of Lyme-based historian Cyril Wanklyn and Dr W D Lang FRS, Keeper of Geology at the British Museum , who took an active hand in the development of the museum’s fossil collection. lymeregismuseum.co.uk With the onset of the Second World War, the museum was considered secondary to the needs of the war effort. The collection was relegated to storage as the building saw use as an ARP report Words: Ross Packman post, the cellar doubling up as an air raid shelter. At war’s end, no new curator was found and the museum, though opened daily for casual visitors, went into a gradual decline. @JURASSICMAGS In the 1960’s, a group of local people, notable glass engraver Laurence Whistler among them, resolved to save the ailing building. The storm-wracked eastern wing was condemned and demolished on safety grounds, with the rebuild completed in 1969.

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01394 448609 | 07815 323219 Tel: Mob:

Lyme Regis Cottage, 37 Sherborne Lane, Lyme Regis DT7 3NY

Kitchen Garden Sun Room

BBQ area, and outdoor seating.

two levels, complete with a

enclosed garden, split over

views. There is a charming

all 3 bedrooms having sea

features original rooms, with

Our 200 year old cottage

original features.

full of character and

of the towns ﬁ nest gems,

Grade II listed cottage, one

A peaceful and picturesque

- 3 Bedrooms / Sleeps 6

COTTAGE in the heart of Lyme Regis

LYME REGIS Self Catering Holiday Cottage The creative heart of Sew La Di Da Town Mill Pottery Lyme We are a dressmaking pattern manufacturer, The pottery is based in the Stable Block. fabric shop and sewing school. Caroline and her The potters Berey, Don and Harry make their team have designed and produced a range of own work, using varied techniques, clays and Working Watermill classic style dress patterns that ﬂ atter the modern glazes. They are all happy to explain what they Art Galleries body. Visit our studio to buy our patterns, choose are doing, so pop in and see what they are up to. Explore The Town Mill from a fabulous range of fabrics or enrol on one They all make predominantly domestic ware. Food & Drink of our sewing courses or workshops. There is a small display area in which you can About The Town Mill Call us on: 07974 489121 browse and make any purchases you wish. Creative Artisans Visit us at: sewladidavintage.com Call us on: 07751 447963 Just a few minutes’ walk from the seafront and high street, The Town Mill is one of Lyme Regis’ leading attractions. We are a unique mix of working watermill, creative artisans and art galleries. Centred around a medieval cobbled courtyard, it is a wonderful place to spend an hour or two for all the family. History & Restoration The Town Mill served Lyme for hundreds of years before closing down in the 1920s and falling into disrepair. By the Lyme Regis Brewery Jewellery by Lucy Campbell Courtyard Café 1990s it was derelict and earmarked for demolition. A group Lyme’s very own microbrewery, brewing a Silversmith and jeweller Lucy Campbell The food Laura serves at the Courtyard of local volunteers took over the buildings, and led a decade- wonderful range of real ales and craft lagers on is inspired by the beach and sea. Her Cafe is freshly made and locally sourced, Fair long project to restore the MIll and its buildings. site at The Town Mill. The Brewery Tap offers contemporary jewellery is made here on the Trade and organic where possible. She cooks a selection of regular and seasonal brews on premises; watch her at work whilst browsing everything on the premises with love, care The Mill Today handpump, plus bottles and our popular gift her collection. The shop also showcases art and attention to detail and nutrition in mind. packs for take-away and presents. Enjoy a pint and craft by local artists. Come and browse All diets are catered for, including gluten-free The Mill reopened in 2001 and has become a centre of or two in the Town Mill courtyard and watch here for original, beautiful handmade gifts. and vegan options. excellence for milling and ancient grains . We are a thriving the world go by! Call Lucy on: 01297 442284 Dogs are always welcome! arts hub, occasional entertainment venue, education and Call us on: 01297 444354 Visit Lucy at: lucycampbell.net Call us on: 01297 445757 Visit us at: lymeregisbrewery.com community space and home to a variety of creative small Visit us at: courtyardcafelyme.co.uk businesses. As the only volunteer-run mill open all year round in Great Britain, we are proud Gold award winners of Dorset Tourism Awards for ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ and ‘Guided Tour of the Year’. Guided mill tours Guided Tours Artisan businesses At the heart of The Town Mill is the working watermill. We Seasonal events offer guided tours throughout the year, where you will see the Lyme’s leading art galleries huge wheel powered by water from the River Lym, and watch as we grind grain using our ancient millstones. The miller will Beautiful mill garden tell the amazing story of milling on a site that dates back nearly 1000 years. Miller guided tours are free of charge, although we Local food & drink welcome donations to our charitable trust to help secure the A membership-based arts organisation with two unique exhibition spaces showing contemporary art at future of the Mill (registered charity number 104 16 14). The Town Mill, Lyme Regis. With over 65,000 visitors and a diverse artistic programme facilitating over forty exhibitions per year, 70% of Town Mill Arts’ income is reinvested into the local artistic community. MORE INFORMATION If you would like to book an exhibition or to become a member please contact Phil Clayton.

FIND US AT Mill Lane Lyme Regis DT7 3PU Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm Free entry (donations welcome!) VISIT www.townmill.org.uk Town Mill Arts The Town Mill Mill Lane Lyme Regis DT7 3PU

GUIDED TOUR OR CALL 01297 444042 Artistic Director Phil Clayton T: 07809 831760 OF THE YEAR E: [email protected] W: www.townmillarts.co.uk SMALL VISITOR FIND US ON ATTRACTION /townmillarts @tmalymeregis townmillarts OF THE YEAR 10 LYME REGIS | Lyme Magazine The creative heart of Sew La Di Da Town Mill Pottery Lyme We are a dressmaking pattern manufacturer, The pottery is based in the Stable Block. fabric shop and sewing school. Caroline and her The potters Berey, Don and Harry make their team have designed and produced a range of own work, using varied techniques, clays and Working Watermill classic style dress patterns that ﬂ atter the modern glazes. They are all happy to explain what they Art Galleries body. Visit our studio to buy our patterns, choose are doing, so pop in and see what they are up to. Explore The Town Mill from a fabulous range of fabrics or enrol on one They all make predominantly domestic ware. Food & Drink of our sewing courses or workshops. There is a small display area in which you can About The Town Mill Call us on: 07974 489121 browse and make any purchases you wish. Creative Artisans Visit us at: sewladidavintage.com Call us on: 07751 447963 Just a few minutes’ walk from the seafront and high street, The Town Mill is one of Lyme Regis’ leading attractions. We are a unique mix of working watermill, creative artisans and art galleries. Centred around a medieval cobbled courtyard, it is a wonderful place to spend an hour or two for all the family. History & Restoration The Town Mill served Lyme for hundreds of years before closing down in the 1920s and falling into disrepair. By the Lyme Regis Brewery Jewellery by Lucy Campbell Courtyard Café 1990s it was derelict and earmarked for demolition. A group Lyme’s very own microbrewery, brewing a Silversmith and jeweller Lucy Campbell The food Laura serves at the Courtyard of local volunteers took over the buildings, and led a decade- wonderful range of real ales and craft lagers on is inspired by the beach and sea. Her Cafe is freshly made and locally sourced, Fair long project to restore the MIll and its buildings. site at The Town Mill. The Brewery Tap offers contemporary jewellery is made here on the Trade and organic where possible. She cooks a selection of regular and seasonal brews on premises; watch her at work whilst browsing everything on the premises with love, care The Mill Today handpump, plus bottles and our popular gift her collection. The shop also showcases art and attention to detail and nutrition in mind. packs for take-away and presents. Enjoy a pint and craft by local artists. Come and browse All diets are catered for, including gluten-free The Mill reopened in 2001 and has become a centre of or two in the Town Mill courtyard and watch here for original, beautiful handmade gifts. and vegan options. excellence for milling and ancient grains . We are a thriving the world go by! Call Lucy on: 01297 442284 Dogs are always welcome! arts hub, occasional entertainment venue, education and Call us on: 01297 444354 Visit Lucy at: lucycampbell.net Call us on: 01297 445757 Visit us at: lymeregisbrewery.com community space and home to a variety of creative small Visit us at: courtyardcafelyme.co.uk businesses. As the only volunteer-run mill open all year round in Great Britain, we are proud Gold award winners of Dorset Tourism Awards for ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ and ‘Guided Tour of the Year’. Guided mill tours Guided Tours Artisan businesses At the heart of The Town Mill is the working watermill. We Seasonal events offer guided tours throughout the year, where you will see the Lyme’s leading art galleries huge wheel powered by water from the River Lym, and watch as we grind grain using our ancient millstones. The miller will Beautiful mill garden tell the amazing story of milling on a site that dates back nearly 1000 years. Miller guided tours are free of charge, although we Local food & drink welcome donations to our charitable trust to help secure the A membership-based arts organisation with two unique exhibition spaces showing contemporary art at future of the Mill (registered charity number 104 16 14). The Town Mill, Lyme Regis. With over 65,000 visitors and a diverse artistic programme facilitating over forty exhibitions per year, 70% of Town Mill Arts’ income is reinvested into the local artistic community. MORE INFORMATION If you would like to book an exhibition or to become a member please contact Phil Clayton.

FIND US AT Mill Lane Lyme Regis DT7 3PU Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm Free entry (donations welcome!) VISIT www.townmill.org.uk Town Mill Arts The Town Mill Mill Lane Lyme Regis DT7 3PU

Cutting edge vegetarian cuisine

Now in it’s sixth year, multi award-winning Tierra on your own. Dinner is a set priced menu with original flavour Kitchen provides a totally unique dining experience, combinations, alongside twists on classics and we boast an with its non-pretentious, cutting edge vegetarian inspired organic wine/drinks list. Children are more than cuisine. Local, seasonal and organic ingredients welcome and are accommodated with an appealing and adventurous mini-menu. are at the core of their unfussy, all substance, no gimmicks cooking. For a truly alternative and unique experience, you must visit this consistently superb restaurant. Absolutely everything is made on the premises at Tierra, including bread, pasta, sauces, ice cream and homegrown salads. Vegetarian cuisine at its very best! The Mediterranean style menu focuses on local produce: sample wild samphire, sea beets, foraged wild garlic and the ﬁ nest farm MORE INFORMATION fresh produce.

The restaurant itself is friendly, informal, airy & light, with a VISIT www.tierrakitchen.co.uk lovely sunny, green streamside terrace, with a knowledgeable FIND US AT and friendly staff. 1A Coombe Street,

Lunchtime means a small dish selection bonanza; experience Lyme Regis DT7 3PY different flavours, textures & styles to share with friends or enjoy CALL 01297 445189

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Mackerel OVER 350 5★ No.1 BOAT TRIP REVIEWS & Deep Sea IN DORSET Fishing No.1 ATTRACTION IN LYME REGIS

No trip to Lyme Regis would be complete without a ﬁ shing trip from the Cobb.

Join Harry May for a truly unforgettable experience. Look for our boats: MARIE F SUNBEAM Photo: Terry Rook - Glance Image Terry Photo: one hour mackerel fishing: Leaving all day, with line and bait included. Cutting edge vegetarian cuisine Fish gutted and prepared for your barbecue. Full safety gear and life jackets carried. Now in it’s sixth year, multi award-winning Tierra on your own. Dinner is a set priced menu with original flavour If you don’t wish to ﬁ sh, enjoy a scenic Kitchen provides a totally unique dining experience, combinations, alongside twists on classics and we boast an trip along the beautiful coast. with its non-pretentious, cutting edge vegetarian inspired organic wine/drinks list. Children are more than cuisine. Local, seasonal and organic ingredients welcome and are accommodated with an appealing and ADULTS £10 CHILDREN £8 Martin Clunes photo: adventurous mini-menu. are at the core of their unfussy, all substance, no gimmicks cooking. For a truly alternative and unique experience, you must visit this THREE HOUR DEEP SEA FISHING: consistently superb restaurant. Absolutely everything is made on the premises at Tierra, 8:30am - 11:30am including bread, pasta, sauces, ice cream and homegrown salads. Vegetarian cuisine at its very best! Beginners welcome. Rod and bait included. The Mediterranean style menu focuses on local produce: sample wild samphire, sea beets, foraged wild garlic and the ﬁ nest farm MORE INFORMATION £25 PER PERSON fresh produce.

The restaurant itself is friendly, informal, airy & light, with a VISIT www.tierrakitchen.co.uk lovely sunny, green streamside terrace, with a knowledgeable FIND US AT 1A Coombe Street, and friendly staff. call Harry May on: Lunchtime means a small dish selection bonanza; experience Lyme Regis DT7 3PY different flavours, textures & styles to share with friends or enjoy CALL 01297 445189 07974 753 287

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Family fun Fun for the kids Fossil Walk Join Paddy and Chris as you travel back in time to Lyme’s Jurassic past. Your witty and informative guides teach you what to look out for and how to find a fossil of your own to take home. A must for every child, regardless of age. lymeregismuseum.co.uk Lyme Regis Museum Recently reopened featuring the new Mary Anning Wing, Lyme Regis Museum Time for us is a hit for the whole family. Make sure to book on a fossil walk for the full Mary Hix Fix Anning experience. Perched on the hillside offering panoramic views lymeregismuseum.co.uk of The Cobb, HIX Oyster & Fish House offers a stunning and intimate setting to enjoy locally sourced fish and seafood. Quite simply the most picturesque spot in Dorset. hixrestaurants.co.uk Barking good fun

For a rainy day Whoopsadaisy A friendly, fun, colourful pottery painting and craft studio where everyone can get crafty! A great place to relax and unleash your inner creativity. After painting you can glaze and fire River Lym Walk your creation to take home! Discover Lyme’s hidden riverside walk, whoops-adaisy.co.uk and follow the meandering Lym river to Uplyme. Stop off at The Town Mill for a beer and cake on the way back.

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With weekly deliveries from Italy and handmade dough made daily from scratch, you can be sure of an authentic fresh pizza at Poco! Maybe the tiniest restaurant ever... But if you like great pizza, a lovely vibe, excellent wine and great music, then come to Poco!

“Delicious pizza, Please check our lovely hosts and Find Facebook page for this “What a place!” a great play list” us on weeks opening times.

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Taz & Irene are proud to welcome you to LYME CONVENIENCE STORE

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Attenborough and the Sea Dragon

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FEATURE

Lyme Regis has long been renowned for fossil-hunting pioneers, ever since Mary Anning first began cataloguing her prehistoric finds on the town’s beaches and cliffs in the nineteenth century.

In 2016, this legacy was carried into the modern day with the Once safe and secure back in Charmouth, Chris and his team discovery of a new species of extinct marine reptile, attracting started the laborious process of freeing the animal from its the attention of both the world’s press and one of our foremost Limestone tomb, in total spending over 1,000 hours cleaning the British naturalists. ichthyosaur with air pens and chisels.

Passionate local collector Chris Moore first spotted the 200 million On closer inspection, the ancient creature began to reveal its year old specimen while hunting on Monmouth Beach following secrets. Remarkably, the fossil contained not only mineralised January’s severe winter storms. Heavy rainfall had resulted in a bones but also skin imprints, complete with trace amounts of sizable block of limestone slipping from the cliff face and it was in pigmentation. Thanks to the work of Bristol University’s School this monolith that expert Chris quickly recognised the fossilised of Earth Sciences, it was discovered that much like modern day flippers of an Ichthyosaur, an extinct form of ‘fish-lizard’. sharks, this species of Ichthyosaur displayed ‘countershading’, with lighter pigmentation on its lower body helping to camouflage it On returning to his specialist workshop in Charmouth with the from both predators and prey swimming beneath. finds, Chris’ instincts told him that these ancient relics were something apart. A second more dramatic discovery was the nature of the beast’s death. As the fossil was extracted, it became clear that the skull ‘When I was preparing them’ says Chris, ‘I felt there was something was missing. After careful analysis by Professor David Martill from quite different about them.’ the University of Portsmouth, major trauma to the remaining Keen to avoid the loss of a scientifically-significant specimen to the vertebrae suggested that Chris’ sea dragon had been decapitated sea, Chris was quick to make contact with Natural England and by another predator, likely the gargantuan Temnodontosaurus, a the landowner of the fossil site. Excavating cliff faces, as well as species of Ichthyosaur even larger than the Lyme Regis animal. being extremely dangerous, is illegal without express permission, Chris’ important find has now been immortalised in‘Attenborough but Chris was able to secure consent and with the assistance of his And The Sea Dragon’, a one hour documentary broadcast in January son Alex, located the remainder of the long-dead creature. 2018, detailing the fossil’s discovery and recovery, as well as CGI As Chris prepared for the perilous process of extracting the footage of the creature made flesh. Chris has generously loaned ancient beast from its rocky grave, the find piqued the interest the fossil itself to the Charmouth Heritage Centre until January of famed naturalist and national treasure, Sir David Attenborough. 2019, for all to see and learn about this unique fossil.

Invited to join Chris in his excavation efforts, Sir David was Visit Chris’ extensive fossil collection and buy your accompanied by a BBC film crew in documenting the event, from own Jurassic keepsake at The Forge Fossils, The Street, seashore to Chris’ own workshop. Charmouth (DT6 6NX), Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

In October, having successfully excavated the fossil from the cliff face, pontoons from the town’s harbour were temporarily drafted in as a means of transporting it, two boats towing the remains charmouth.org/charmouth_village/the-forge-fossils back to the safety of the Cobb. charmouth.org/chcc

Words: Ross Packman Image: Lyme Bay Photography

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Make your house a home

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www.jazzjurassica.co.uk Let me share the secret that is Kathrens Rare Knitwear.

Hidden away down Coombe Street in the former butchers shop, you’ll find Nicola Kathrens creating something really rather beautiful.

Over the past 20 years, Nicola has built her unique business into one of the town’s must see shopping attractions. Self-taught, she designs and makes rare and exquisite knitwear for her own label, “NK Rare Knitwear”. Wish you were here? This shop sells not just knitwear; the rare translates as art. Wearable art. Every item is unique, a limited edition range of pieces which have a story behind them and can be knitted to fit you perfectly. Slow knitting for the bespoke, around 3-8 months, but we know slow means good. Crafted authentic quality wins hands down every time.

There is also a range of beautiful knitted sari blanket wraps available.

Let her make you something you or a loved one will treasure. Forever.

Tel: 01297 444001or 07800 879542 www.kathrens.co.uk 35 Coombe Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3PY Open daily: 11.00 - 17:00 except Sunday Out of hours by appointment

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Let me share the secret that is Kathrens Rare Knitwear.

Hidden away down Coombe Street in the former butchers shop, you’ll find Nicola Kathrens creating something really rather beautiful.

This shop sells not just knitwear; the rare translates as art. Wearable art. Every item is unique, a limited edition range of pieces which have a story behind them and can be knitted to fit you perfectly. Slow knitting for the bespoke, around 3-8 months, but we know slow means good. Crafted authentic quality wins hands down every time.

There is also a range of beautiful knitted sari blanket wraps available.

Let her make you something you or a loved one will treasure. Forever.

Tel: 01297 444001or 07800 879542 www.kathrens.co.uk 35 Coombe Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3PY Open daily: 11.00 - 17:00 except Sunday Out of hours by appointment

18 19 Lyme Magazine | LYME REGIS Don’t miss... Make the most of your visit to the Jurassic Coast with these great ideas for things to see and do.

Fancy a change? Get adventurous Rib Rides Take a blast along the Jurassic Coast on Sea Spirit, a 500 horsepower rigid inflatable speed boat. An exhilarating way to see this wonderful coastline and a great way to taxi between West Bay and Lyme Regis. lymeribrides.com SUP Lessons Boylos offer a very different view of Lyme Regis... Try one of their stand up paddle To take home boarding lessons. All the kit is included and an experience like no other is guaranteed. Jewellery by Lucy Campbell Find them on Marine Parade. A contemporary jewellery collection inspired boylos.co.uk by the beach and sea. Hand-crafted by Lucy Campbell in her working studio at The Town Mill. If you’re looking for a unique reminder of your visit, go and see Lucy. Gastro-tastic! lucycampbell.net

A firm favourite The Town Mill It’s no mystery why Lyme Regis Town Mill is winning so many tourism awards. Visit this working water mill for a stroll around the galleries, a guided tour, a browse around the Tierra Kitchen artisans workshops or something great to eat or Serving modern, vibrant dishes for lunch drink. This magazine is even created here! and dinner with a strong Mediterranean townmill.org.uk and French influence, using the best local, seasonal, organic and wild produce available locally. tierrakitchen.co.uk Share your experiences @JURASSICMAGS

20 Lyme Magazine | LYME REGIS LYME REGIS | Lyme Magazine ROYAL LION HOTEL Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF Tel: 01297 445622 Web: www.royallionhotel.com Email: [email protected]

FLORIST AND NAIL BAR BEAUTIFUL SEASONAL VINTAGE INSPIRED BESPOKE BOUQUETS, SPECIALITY FLOWERS OF DISTINCTION, WEDDINGS, EVENTS, PLANTS AND GIFTS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE • DAILY FREE DELIVERIES TEL. 01297 444743 OR CALL/TEXT TERESA 07721 628754 www.houseofflowerslymeregis.co.uk email: [email protected] 34 Broad Street Opposite the cinema

Nick’s Family Fishing Trips 0797 479 6002 Mackerel fishing, Built in 1601 as a coaching inn, the Royal Lion Hotel Sightseeing, has been extensively refurbished, yet still retains much of its history and unique charm. The 33 bedroom hotel is privately owned and has gained an enviable reputation Private charter for its friendly service and first class cuisine. Google me “The Oak Room Restaurant” is a perfect setting for that intimate dinner experience, coupled with an extensive selection of wines and of course excellent hospitality. Open daily from 6.45pm to 9.00pm

Alternatively why not enjoy more traditional fayre at “The Inn” with its oak beams, wood panelling and an open fire help to create a warm, welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.

Open daily from 10.00am to 11.00pm (Food served 12 - 2.30pm and 6 - 9.00pm)

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Elegant &

hand-craftedbeautiful jewellery

Renowned silversmith and jeweller Lucy Campbell is certainly considered a gem in Lyme Regis’ crown. Taking inspiration from the coast, Lucy has been producing beautiful jewellery for more than a decade. Her hand-crafted pieces reflect the Dorset landscape and make unique and thoughtful gifts.

From her iconic Sea Bubbles collection, which involves extensive use of soldering techniques to create a delicate latticework of silver circles, to her more simple designs, Lucy’s jewellery is elegant and beautiful. Delicate, circular forms are a recurrent theme, with shells, fossils and other seashore textures also appearing throughout her collections. Lucy usually works in sterling silver but she has a few pieces in gold too and, if you’re after something a little more specialised, she also takes on commissions. MORE INFORMATION As well as her website, you can find Lucy’s work at a charming little shop at The Town Mill, showcasing her contemporary FIND LUCY AT The Town Mill jewellery collections. The shop is also Lucy’s working studio where you can see her at work whilst browsing her range of Mill Lane, Lyme Regis DT7 3PU sparkling and original jewellery. When you make a purchase you VISIT www.lucycampbell.net can be assured that every piece is handmade within this working studio and is a labour of many hours of work, love and care. OR CALL 01297 442284

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Booking Advisable Delicious Kori, Balti, Tandoori Vegetarian Dishes Freshly Prepared By Our Award Winning Chefs.

Open 7 Days 12 - 2.30pm & 6 - 11pm COMPETITIVE www.lalqillalyme.co.uk PRICES FOR AIRPORT TRIPS 22 23 ‘A proper little café’

Founded by Keian Gillet, a chef with truly offee lovers should pay a visit too, as the alley boasts a international credentials and a passionate traditional talian-style coffee machine and sources its beans from boardrider to boot, the Galley Café brings a Somerset-based Braier offee. For those looking for something a little stronger, a carefully chosen selection of wines, ciders and touch of its owner’s own relaxed surf chic to craft ales from microbreweries in the region is sure to quench Lyme Regis. your thirst. First appearing on Broad Street in , the alley has fast Whatever the time of day, with both children and dogs welcome, become a local institution and reputedly serves the best breakfasts the alley’s comfy sofas are the perfect place to recharge after a in town, with the Full Montgomery’ and its selection of locally busy time on the beach. sourced bacon, sausages and eggs proving a winner with regulars and visitors alike.

The cosy and welcoming interior stands as a monument to eian’s passion for surf and skate, displaying an extensive selection of R IRTI vintage surf memorabilia and a substantial percentage of the owner’s own board collection VISIT galleycafe.co.uk eian and his close-knit team pride themselves on the fact that almost every item on offer in the caf is made fresh on the I S T 14 Broad Street, Lyme Regis premises. n fact, the only things not born and bred in Dorset are R CLL 01297 445008 the ornish pasties, which come courtesy of the award-winning osh asty ompany and are baked in-house each morning. I S

24 LYME REGIS | Lyme Magazine LYME HISTORY WALKS Lyme’s longest Chris Discover the unique and colourful history of Lyme Regis. running family Learn about dramatic events that ice cream parlour 2018 Dates: shaped its destiny. March: Saturdays only Hear amazing stories of buccaneers, April - June: Saturdays rebels and smugglers, as well as & Wednesdays famous residents and visitors of July - September: national renown. Saturdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Tours last approximately 1.5 hours Starts: 11am from the Marine Theatre Adults: £8.00 Children: £4.00

Tour Leader: Chris Lovejoy Over 50 Flavours Tel: 01297 443140 For more information: www.lymehistorywalks.com Est. 1982

Find us on Marine Parade at Where Mary Anning lived Cobb Gate • Mary Anning’s story • Fossil, rockpool, town Mollie’s & Mary Anning walks Why not try a • Interactive fossil gallery • Stunning panoramic views of Lyme Bay Jolly • Fun, family-friendly learning centre • Events and activities throughout the year Peach, Find us on Lyme’s beautiful seafront in the centre of town Raspberry & Lime W: www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk Ice Cream A: Bridge Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA served with a Fizzy what will you discover? Candy Stick Registered Charity Number 1041201 24 25 Lyme Magazine | LYME REGIS

FEATURE

Lyme’s reputation as a international centre for fossil hunting is due in no small part to the efforts Mary of the town’s most famous daughter Mary Anning. While today Anning is rightfully recognised for her many contributions to the field of Palaeontology, in her own lifetime this courageous lady had to overcome both personal tragedy and the patriarchal discrimination of the time.

Anning’s early life was blighted by misfortune. One of ten “…by reading and application she has children, only Mary and her brother Joseph survived to adulthood, the other siblings succumbing to accident or arrived to that degree of knowledge as illness. to be in the habit of writing and talking

Her father Richard, a cabinetmaker by trade, was the with professors and other clever men on individual responsible for igniting Mary’s passion for fossils. the subject, and they all acknowledge that In order to supplement the family income, Richard would she understands more of the science than regularly comb the beaches with Mary in tow, selling his anyone else in this kingdom”. finds to tourists. It was during one of these expeditions that Richard was injured in a cliff fall. Weakened by the accident, Despite her enquiring mind, the scientific community was Richard then contracted tuberculosis and died in November loathe to welcome Anning into the fold. As a member of 1810, aged just 44. the working class and worse, a woman, Anning was excluded from not only membership of the influential Geological Mary suffered a number of mishaps herself. Aged only Society of London, but even from attending as a guest. fifteen months, Mary was in the care of neighbour Elizabeth Haskings and two other women when the Elm tree they However, this did not stop notable scientists of the time were sheltering beneath was struck by lightning. Though from publishing Anning’s discoveries as their own. William the three women were killed instantly, Mary miraculously Conybeare was particularly notorious for this, co-authoring survived and local folklore attributes her remarkable talents papers on both ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs without any to this unlikely event. In October 1833, Mary narrowly mention of Anning’s contributions. Conybeare’s co-author avoided the same fate as her father, when a landslip came William Buckland was more forthcoming however, crediting perilously close to crushing the fossil hunter, instead killing Anning for her discovery of the first pterosaur found outside her faithful dog Tray. Germany and her insights into coprolite, fossilised faeces.

Following their father’s death, Mary and Joseph continued Today, Anning is finally receiving the credit due to her. the family fossil business. In 2010, the Royal Society voted her one of the ten most influential In 1811, Joseph discovered the 4 foot long skull of an women in science and in 2016, ichthyosaur, a dolphin-like marine reptile, and a few months Lyme Museum unveiled their new later, Mary retrieved the rest of the creature’s fossilised extension, the Mary Anning Wing. skeleton. These remains would eventually find their way into the hands of Charles Konig of the British Museum, who Here, on the former site of Mary’s coined the species name. own family home, visitors can learn about this Though Anning received only the most basic education remarkable woman’s through Congregationalist Sunday school, she worked scientific legacy. tirelessly to further her knowledge. Lady Harriet Silvester described Anning thus;

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ome and visit our cosy and We recycle 80% of our waste and Cquirky café for a wholesome use un-homogenised milk. variety of cooked breakfasts, loose We cater for gluten free and vegan leaf morning teas, freshly-ground coffee, delicious homemade cakes requirements, and the cafe can & lunches in the delightful 12th be booked for private functions. century cobblestone courtyard of If you have a special occasion and the Town Mill in Lyme Regis. would like to book ahead, we can accommodate up to 26 people We use local produce where possible, inside and 40 in the courtyard and and all of our food is made on the garden terrace. premises and prepared to order. Our bread and cakes are made from The Courtyard Café is open 9:30 ﬂ our ground in the historic Town - 16:00(ish) seven days a week Mill itself (also well worth a visit). February - December.

For further information and booking, call 01297 445757 www.courtyardcafelyme.co.uk

Kate’s Kitchen is a tribute to all things homemade, local and delicious. A bakery and deli, it is here you will find a splendid range of food items to take away. The Town Mill Mill Lane Lyme Regis Tel 01297 444042

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Roly’s FUDGE

Roly’s Fudge… it’s crumbly!

Based on a 150-year old Devon recipe, Roly’s Fudge Devon company Little Pod and Cornish clotted cream, amongst had been made for the last 30 years with only the best other more traditional flavours. quality natural ingredients possible. You can find us on the sunny side of the road at the bottom of All of our cooking is done in front of customers in the shop so Broad Street, Lyme Regis. Come in, see it being made and have that they can see how it is made. We use the traditional method a taste, don’t forget to ask if you would like to try it fresh from of mixing and heating the ingredients in a copper pan, before the slab! We always welcome suggestions from our customers, so turning it out and working until cool on a marble slab. This results if you have an idea for a fudge flavour, come and tell us about it. in the freshest, crumbliest, most authentic fudge that it is possible to buy anywhere.

We stick to our founder’s philosophy of only using the best real MORE INFORMATION ingredients to add flavour and keep our fudge free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives. VISIT www.rolysfudge.co.uk This summer will see the return of seasonal best seller Gin & FIND US AT 62 Broad Street, Lyme Regis Lemon. This holiday favourite is made using locally sourced Conker Gin from Dorset’s own gin distillery and, if you are lucky and it has Dorset DT7 3QF just been made, you will be able to taste it while still warm and OR CALL 07896 004278 fresh from the slab! Of course, we still make our most popular flavour Vanilla Clotted Cream using vanilla extract from local FIND US ON

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28 FEATURE

Fire at the Regent Offering a touch of Art Deco glamour to generations of visitors and locals alike, in 2016 Lyme’s Regent Cinema suffered a catastrophic fire.

Though the listed building will one day rise like a phoenix from the flames, the event threatened to destroy eighty years of cinematic history.

Built in 1937, the Regent first opened under the management In the modern day, the Regent has been a rainy day staple of local cinema operator Donald Hardy, who went on to run for many families. In addition to popular blockbusters the business until the early 1970s. and family films, the cinema has also played host to live broadcasts of The Royal Shakespeare Company and The building, occupying the former site of the Bow House Royal Opera House performances, bringing capital city Hotel, was designed by Bristol-based William Henry Watkins, sophistication to the seaside. an architect enamoured with the Art Deco aesthetic and responsible for numerous cinemas throughout the region, The Regent’s fall from grace is thought to have originated including the Regal in nearby Seaton and the Forum in Bath. from an electrical fault in the roof of the building. Occurring Contrary to traditional theatre design, Watkins favoured a around lunchtime on the 22nd March 2016, the fire quickly stadium-style layout, maintaining that audiences preferred spread, decimating the auditorium block before Dorset not to sit beneath looming balconies. Fire and Rescue teams arrived on the scene. Working hard to contain the blaze, the emergency services succeeded Welcoming its first visitors through the glass double doors in quashing the flames without any injuries or further on the 11th October 1937, the Regent screened its debut destruction of property, leaving the building’s ornate feature, a thriller boasting an all-English cast, through frontage eerily untouched. a Philips DP75 projector, equipment still used today for special performances. In the wake of the fire, owners WTW-Scott Cinema, also responsible for sister screens in Sidmouth, Exmouth and Another cutting edge feature of the time was the Bridgwater, were quick to reassure that the Grade II Listed ‘holophane’ lighting system, comprising of motorised building would be restored. Though resolution of a ‘large dimmers mixing red, blue and green mood lights in recessed and complex’ insurance claim has taken time, and the initial troughs, and undoubtedly helping to make any cinema visit proposed scheme failed to meet the required design or a special occasion. financial criteria, WTW-Scott are working with both County The war years saw no dimming in people’s enthusiasm for Planners and English Heritage to ensure this iconic landmark the motion picture and on celebrating its Golden Jubilee is returned to its former glory. in 1987, the Bridport and Lyme Regis News declared the Regent the ‘jewel’ in Lyme’s crown and a ‘gilt-edged asset For more information on the Regent Cinema, visit to the town’. scottcinemas.co.uk

Words: Ross Packman @JURASSICMAGS

30 Positioned at the top of Silver Street, The Mariners offers magnificent views over the Lym Valley and Jurassic Coastline beyond. The quiet gardens and comfortable rooms make it an ideal base for a visit to Lyme.

The quaint and captivating essence of Lyme Regis is perfectly embodied in the Mariners Hotel. Formerly a Coaching Inn, this charismatic 17th century building has been lovingly renovated to showcase everything that makes this part of the country so special. If you’re looking for a relaxing meal, and want to escape the activity of the town and seafront, then you must visit the restaurant at The hotel is a true celebration of interior design, where old meets The Mariners. new and contemporary fittings and the latest technology blend seamlessly with majestic period features. There are fourteen Ingredients are locally sourced and make up an extensive of menu comfortable guest rooms – all en-suite – and many boast inspiring to fulfill any craving. Our superb restaurant menu features a host views of the sea. of local, freshly caught fish. Or if you wanted, you can simply enjoy afternoon tea in the bar or garden. The Mariners offers a free car The building is drenched in a rich and absorbing history. Beatrix park for patrons. Potter was inspired to write ‘The tale of Little Pig Robinson’ while visiting Lyme Regis when she was twenty seven, and many The Bridge at The Mariners Hotel is open daily to residents and of her illustrations in the book are based upon the spectacular non-residents all year round for lunches and evening meals from screnery she encountered while visiting Lyme Regis and the 12 – 2pm and 6.00 til 8.30 pm. neighbouring towns and regions. One of the Illustrations is of the old Mariners Hotel. MORE INFORMATION

In 1805 the three Philpot sisters moved to the area and lived in the building while collecting fossils, for which they later became VISIT www.hotellymeregis.co.uk famous. They were great friends with Mary Anning – probably the FIND US AT Silver Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3HS most renowned female geologist of all time. CALL 01297 442753 to book or reserve a table The Mariners Hotel is the perfect place to relax, unwind and plan your exploration of Lyme Regis and the surrounding region. FIND US ON

30 31 FEATURE the Protector On any visit to Lyme Regis it’s hard to miss the town’s most iconic landmark, the sinuous mass of the harbour’s Cobb wall.

Since its earliest incarnation, first mentioned in 1328, the None other then the father of fantasy himself, J.R.R Cobb has served as an inspiration to artists, and has been Tolkien, holidayed in Lyme, and it is easy to imagine how immortalised countless times in film, television and literature. the serpentine length of the Cobb might have inspired his descriptions of the great dragon Smaug. Lyme’s distinctive harbour was of course developed primarily for practical reasons, its curved shape helping to The famed ‘Painter of Light’ Turner both sketched and disperse the ocean’s power and protect the craft sheltering painted the Cobb, and his work ‘Lyme Regis, Dorsetshire: A within from the worst of the wind and weather. Squall’, part of the Museum of Glasgow’s collection, shows Lyme from the viewpoint of nearby Charmouth, with tall This, coupled with Lyme’s relative proximity to France, saw ships still making use of the safe berth in 1812. the town grow in power and influence as a major port, until in 1780 it rivalled even the famous maritime powerhouse Lyme’s artistic influence has not diminished in modern times, of Liverpool. with many residents at the Town Mill Gallery taking their inspiration from the harbour structure. The Cobb has even Lyme’s shipbuilding heritage should also not be overlooked, featured in music videos, used as a location in 2012 for as during the 1700s and 1800s over 100 ships were launched Loose Ends by the band Donnie Brasco. from the harbour, including the HMS Snap, a formidable 12- gun Royal Navy brig. Unfortunately, with the onset of the Most recently, the Cobb has featured heavily in the national Industrial Revolution and an increase in ship size, Lyme’s press and on TV as an iconic visual stimulus for the frequent standing as a seafaring stronghold dwindled. winter storms which batter the South-West. The waves are often in excess of 60ft high when crashing over the structure. Though Lyme’s commercial fortunes changed, this in no way diminished the aesthetic appeal of the harbour, and many Walking the wall in such conditions is certainly inadvisable writers have been inspired by the sight. Both Jane Austen and but at any other time, a stroll along the historic Cobb affords John Fowles used the Cobb as a focal point in their works. the perfect opportunity to take in Lyme’s picturesque seafront and the glorious landscape of the Jurassic Coast. We are first introduced to Fowles’ French Lieutenant’s Woman as she gazes out to sea from the wall, and the image of Meryl Streep standing sentinel in the film adaptation is Words: Ross Packman one with worldwide resonance. The rough cut ‘Granny’s Teeth’, still visible today, are the steps that Louisa Musgrove @JURASSICMAGS famously took a tumble down in Austen’s Persuasion.

32 Perched on the hillside offering panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast, HIX Oyster & Fish House is quite simply the most picturesque spot in Dorset to enjoy locally sourced fish and seafood.

HIX Oyster & Fish House Cobb Road Lyme Regis DT7 3JP 01297 446910 www.hixrestaurants.co.uk @hixrestaurants

Townhouse Located a short walk from HIX Oyster & Fish House, HIX Townhouse is a unique boutique guest house featuring eight luxury double rooms and suites, personally designed by Mark Hix alongside British artists and local producers, all individually themed around his passions.

HIX Townhouse 1 Pound Street Lyme Regis DT7 3HZ 01297 442499 www.hixrestaurants.co.uk @hixrestaurants

32 33 Artisan Co ee House and Roastery

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erving their own specially roasted Coast blend, as well as artisan roasted single origin ‘guest’ coffees, Amid iants is a relaxing oasis, close to the centre of Lyme. Amid iants source their own green beans and roast to ensure maximum ﬂ avour and freshness.

crumptious cakes, including gluten free, serious sandwiches, speciality teas MORE INFORMATION and smoothies are served with home cooked daily specials. Breakfast options include fresh croissants, crumpets toasted walnut bread. ISIT amigiatsaiols.com There’s even the chance for coffee lovers to stock up on coffee essentials, FIND US AT 59 Silver Street DT7 3HR including wood necks, V60’s, grinders and ﬁ lter papers. A 01297 443791 Family and dog friendly, with Wiﬁ available... come and enjoy the best coffee the urassic Coast has to offer. OPEN o Su 10am 4m

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a thoughtfully chosen collection of lovely things for home and lifestyle

homeware • cards & stationery • souvenirs • art & craft • bath & body • books • kids Skandinavisk • Rococo Chocolates • Laboratory Perfumes • Bramley • Pappelina • Jellycat

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Coastal Living • Beach Goods Local Art • Cards • Candles Clothing • Homewares • Gifts www.cobbcanvas.co.uk WWW.PERSUASION-LYME.CO.UK 01297 792032 01297 792032

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34 35 Seafood Splendour

Lets face it, no trip to the Jurassic Coast is complete without sampling some of the fantastically fresh shellfish that’s available straight from the source; its just knowing how to get it!

Thank goodness for Abbotsbury-based Sally’s Fish Camp, This is a coastal experience that will make wonderful holiday it couldn’t be easier - order online and they will deliver memories and add to any celebration, romantic moment or beautifully presented seafood and wine hampers along the just sharing with friends and having a good time. coast from Portland to Lyme Regis, straight to your dining Alternatively, if you’d like to try your hand at preparing room table, on the beach, your favourite picnic spot, your your own maritime feast, Sally’s ‘Crab Cracking Workshops’ boat on the marina....well, pretty much wherever you set provide the opportunity to learn a new skill. up camp! Over the course of two hours you’ll be shown how to Skipper’s best seller, The Crate (pictured here) is presented prepare and dress a crab. In addition, you’ll sample delicious in a ‘yours to keep’ hand-finished wooden crate that contains crab canapés complete with an accompanying glass of wine a staggering array of briny delights, all on ice. and a recipe sheet to take home with your dressed crab. It can be prepared ready to eat straight from the crate or, To sample some of the freshest fare on the Jurassic left whole for you to pick, peel, crack and twist over a glass Coast, see the full range of seafood, and for delivery of something chilled whilst watching the sun go down - its options, crab workshops & gift vouchers, please visit the simple pleasures! sallysfishcamp.co.uk

Words: Ross Packman

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THOUGHTFULLY CURATED, DESIGN LED WARES TO INSPIRE EVERYDAY LIVING.

A: Ryder & Hope T: 01297 443304 30 Broad Street W: ryderandhope.com Lyme Regis E: [email protected] Dorset DT7 3QE

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Experience unique and flavourful East and Southeast Asian street food at Red Panda. Freshly made sushi, banh mi sandwiches, steamed bao buns served with salads and homemade kimchi. All available as vegan options.

Located at the bottom of Broad Street. Open daily for lunch with some evenings.

7A Broad Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QD 07535 403780 #redpandalyme

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Selection of wines & local beers to choose from too!

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EXPLORE THE TOWN MILL WORKING WATERMILL | ART GALLERIES FOOD & DRINK | CREATIVE ARTISANS

the creative heart of Lyme

Just a few minutes’ walk from the seafront and high street, The Town Mill is one of Lyme Regis’ leading attractions. We are a unique mix of working watermill, creative artisans and art galleries. Centred around a medieval cobbled courtyard, it is a wonderful place to spend an hour or two for all the family.

Guided mill tours Artisan businesses Seasonal events Lyme’s leading art galleries Beautiful mill garden Local food & drink

Mill Lane Lyme Regis DT7 3PU t: 01297 444042 e: [email protected] townmill.org.uk /TheTownMill thetownmill The Water Mill is open 11am - 4pm daily (subject to volunteer availability) Please call ﬁ rst if planning a special journey to avoid disappointment

38 39 A true taste of Italy

ere in e Reis lies a e of a restarant that e are l to have on or doorstep The deliios food, eeptional servie and fail stle har at Italia reates a delihtfl dinin eperiene

I . E and as well as ﬁ rm favourites - pasta and pizza, there are ﬁ sh and chicken dishes to choose from - as well as ever-changing specials.

With positive reviews and comments alike it is no wonder customers need to book in advance at peak times and at weekends. This well-established ﬁ rm favourite is top of the list of .

Many have tried and failed to emulate Italia’s homemade pizzas but they remain the best available due to their Italian authenticity, homemade fresh dough and genuine Italian ingredients and toppings.

MORE INFORMATION

OO ONINE AT www.italialymeregis.co.uk FIND US AT 1415 omouth Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3 OR A 01297 442123 FIND US ON

40 The Writing Room is a haven for the stationery lover and writer, tucked away at the lower end of Lyme Regis (opposite the museum).

Take time to browse the unique range of stationery items, carefully selected and curated by owner & writer Janis Lane.

Contemporary styling by Mark + Fold, Lamy and Leuchtturm sit alongside the traditional, from nibbed quills & ink to unique notebooks and quality craft supplies.

A dedicated testing station gives you space to sample specialist papers and writing instruments.

New for this season is Janis’s exclusive wedding range, so please do pop in for a chat about all things stationery...

t 01297 792 373 m 07790 503607 e [email protected] w writingroomlyme.com a 6a Bridge Street Lyme Regis DT7 3QA

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private garden

Rosan The Annexe great places to Lovely self contained Annexe. sleeps 2. furnished and equipped to a high standard. Private patio garden, parking, 10 mins walk to the beach, also on the bus route.

Weekly rate: from £250 For all enquiries contact Short breaks available Mrs S Taylor on 01297 442198 stay www.rosantheannexe.co.uk or Email [email protected]

close to town

private hot tub

Hedgehog Corner Bowercroft Multi Award Winning “Hedgehog Corner with Hot Tubs” offers Built in 2007, tastefully furnished bungalow with unique short break fully equipped one bedroomed properties two double bedrooms one with ensuite and a for couples. Acorns and The Retreat each come with a generous bunk bedroom. Located close to the town centre Breakfast Basket and their own secluded Hot Tub for your private use. shops and a five minute walk from the beach. Travellers Choice 2017 Winner. It benefits from a small south facing garden.

For adults only we have a quiet camp site for 10 tents only and Bedrooms: 3 (sleeps 5/6) www.bowercroft.uk two adults per pitch. Close to Lyme Regis, River Cottage and Parking available for 2 cars [email protected] walking distance to the bus stop and Hunters Lodge Inn that No Pets and No Smoking Tel: 07810 698475 or serves excellent food. Children welcome 5+ years old 01483 283234 Weekly rate: £420 - £1085 6 Coppers Knapp, Hill Road, [email protected] Tel: 01297 32036 (Open all year) Lyme Regis DT7 3HN www.hedgehogcorner.co.uk or Lyme Road, www.hedgehogcornerexclusivecamping.com Uplyme EX13 5SU 42 Lyme Magazine | LYME REGIS LYME REGIS | Lyme Magazine

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Tel: 01297 442801 Email: [email protected] hookfarmcamping.com we are Dog Friendly /hookfarmcamping @hookfarm

by the on the river beach

Cliff Cottage Cliff Cottage is one of the delightful pink cottages overlooking Lyme’s seafront. Wonderful base for family time, romantic breaks, fossil hunting & exploring. Clean, well-equipped and lovingly maintained. Gardens Lymbrook & terrace too. See The Cobb as soon as you wake up! Charming 2 bedroomed period cottage. Furnished and equipped Family run for over twenty years. Competitively priced. to a high standard. The property has its own balcony overlooking ★★★★ VisitEngland 83% Sue 07533 408003 River Lym. Walled south facing garden. Quietly situated close to Rating: Contact: 2 [email protected] shops and sandy beach. Bedrooms: (1 Double + 1 Twin) email: No Pets and No Smoking Web: www.visitdorset.com Bedrooms: 2 (sleeps 4) Tel: 01202 733754 or Weekly rate: £495 - £995 /cliff-cottage Riverside location 01799 522096 Short Breaks: Prices from £100 www.aroundaboutbritain.co.uk Weekly rate: from £320 Find us at: per night (min 2 nights) /Dorset/3345 Email: [email protected] 4 Lymbrook Cottages, Look out for our Special Offers. Find us at: Web: www.lymbrook.co.uk Jericho, Lyme Regis DT7 3AJ Open all year Marine Parade, Lyme Regis 42 43 D HH

Contemporary luxury with period features

Located just a short distance from Lyme Regis in the In addition to returning the Dower House Hotel to its former former grounds of the historic Rousdon Estate, the glory, Neil and Rosemarie have also made great efforts to make Dower House Hotel offers contemporary luxury with the hotel more environmentally friendly, installing a biomass boiler period features. to fulfil their heating and hot water needs, as well as PV solar technology to reap the benefits of the Jurassic Coast sunshine. Originally built as a private residence in the 1880s, Dower House Whatever your reasons for visiting the Jurassic Coast, the Dower is now owned and managed by husband and wife team Neil and House Hotel offers a perfectly-positioned rural retreat. Rosemarie Baker. Retaining many of its original features while benefiting from a recent refreshment of many of its interiors, the hotel offers a boutique experience for those seeking a sophisticated escape to the country.

Named after a host of local literary and historical figures, the MORE INFORMATION hotel’s ten rooms provide a variety of accommodation options and en-suite facilities. Evening meals are available by prior arrangement BOOK ONLINE AT www.dhhotel.com and make the most of fresh locally sourced produce, cooked to order. The cosy bar area features a log burner and well-stocked FIND US AT Rousdon, Lyme Regis, Dorset cabinet including an extensive selection of gins. EMAIL [email protected] After a good night’s rest and a hearty breakfast, a morning swim OR CALL 01297 21047 can be taken in the luxurious heated outdoor pool, perhaps followed by a walk through the hotel’s two acres of garden. FIND US ON

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Contemporary luxury Pinhay House with period features Care Home “your home from home by the sea” Located just a short distance from Lyme Regis in the In addition to returning the Dower House Hotel to its former former grounds of the historic Rousdon Estate, the glory, Neil and Rosemarie have also made great efforts to make Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3RQ Dower House Hotel offers contemporary luxury with the hotel more environmentally friendly, installing a biomass boiler Tel: 01297 445626 period features. to fulfil their heating and hot water needs, as well as PV solar [email protected] technology to reap the benefits of the Jurassic Coast sunshine. Originally built as a private residence in the 1880s, Dower House www.pinhayhouse.co.uk Whatever your reasons for visiting the Jurassic Coast, the Dower is now owned and managed by husband and wife team Neil and House Hotel offers a perfectly-positioned rural retreat. Rosemarie Baker. Retaining many of its original features while benefiting from a recent refreshment of many of its interiors, Nestled above the sea in a wooded valley on the the hotel offers a boutique experience for those seeking a Devon/Dorset border, Pinhay House has been caring sophisticated escape to the country. for over 30 years We specialise in Dementia Care, being one of the first Named after a host of local literary and historical figures, the MORE INFORMATION homes in the area to be accredited with this status hotel’s ten rooms provide a variety of accommodation options and back in 1989. All our staff are “Dementia Friends” en-suite facilities. Evening meals are available by prior arrangement BOOK ONLINE AT www.dhhotel.com trained. and make the most of fresh locally sourced produce, cooked to order. The cosy bar area features a log burner and well-stocked FIND US AT Rousdon, Lyme Regis, Dorset Our advice and support in local community projects for cabinet including an extensive selection of gins. those with memory loss is helping us to reach those EMAIL [email protected] most in need and coupled with our “Day Care” service we are now leading the way in services offered to those After a good night’s rest and a hearty breakfast, a morning swim OR CALL 01297 21047 can be taken in the luxurious heated outdoor pool, perhaps struggling to find support. followed by a walk through the hotel’s two acres of garden. FIND US ON Contact us and find out how we can help you!

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Introducing

Top Left: The Iconic Sandstone Cliffs of “Broadchurch” Top Right: West Bay Harbour Chesil Right: Colmers Hill near Symondsbury Far right: Chesil Beach Boardwalks & West Dorset Lower right: Bridport’s thriving weekly markets Lower far right: Bridport High Street

Sheltered by the imposing bulwark of Chesil Bank, the rolling hills and picturesque villages of West Dorset have changed little since they were first immortalised by Thomas Hardy in his famous literary works.

Situated between the reassuring mass of Arguably the biggest star in ITV’s of enjoyable walking routes, boasting the Isle of Portland and the busy resort Broadchurch series, the iconic cliffs at unrivalled views of Lyme Bay and the town of Lyme Regis, this area is one of West Bay now entice many summer chance to refuel at Downhouse Farm and the quieter stretches of the Jurassic visitors to follow in the footsteps of David the New Inn at Eype. Coast, but still has plenty to offer an Tennant and Olivia Colman, taking in the Second only to Lyme as a fossil hunting inquisitive visitor. sea air with a stroll along its extensive Mecca, the village of Charmouth plays seafront promenade. Overlooked by the striking St Catherine’s host to a number of holiday parks within Chapel, the picture-postcard village Further inland, the historic market town easy reach of the sea. Just a stone’s throw of Abbotsbury is famous for both its of Bridport has fast become one of the from the water, the Charmouth Heritage Swannery and Subtropical Gardens. most cosmopolitan spots in the area, with Coast Centre is now home to the a fantastic array of independent cafés, fossilised ‘Sea Dragon’ made famous by Burton Bradstock remains one of the bookshops and live events on offer, as well Sir David Attenborough in his recent BBC area’s better-kept secrets, though the as bustling weekly street markets. documentary. success of the Hive Beach Café means that more and more people are discovering Keen walkers will find themselves spoilt the delights of this idyllic National Trust- for choice in this area, as the National managed bay. Trust’s Golden Cap Estate offers a number Words: Ross Packman

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46 47 Lyme Magazine | CHESIL Don’t miss... Make the most of your visit to the Jurassic Coast with these great ideas for things to see and do.

Family fun Fun for the kids Hit the Beach The beaches of Burton Bradstock and West Bay offer acres of space for the kids to play.

West Bay is also packed full of eateries and ice cream parlours for snack time!

westbay.co.uk Jurassic Skyline Located in Weymouth, Jurassic Skyline offers unrivalled views of the Jurassic Time for us Coast. With floor to ceiling windows, the viewing capsule slowly rotates a full 360 Mallams Restaurant degrees offering views of up to 26km. Good food, exciting cocktails, great wines and jurassicskyline.com staff with a passion for hospitality is what you will find when you come to Mallams Restaurant.

Find them at the Harbourside in Weymouth.

Barking good fun mallamsrestaurant.co.uk

For a rainy day Martin’s Restaurant Martin’s Bar and Restaurant at Highlands End Holiday Park is superbly located on the clifftop overlooking Bridport and West Bay. Walk the Coast Path Stay entertained with Pool Tables, Board Games, Take in the superb scenery of the Jurassic Food & Drink, Live Sport and Children’s Soft Play. Coast with the Dog! The stretch of martinsbarandrestaurant.co.uk South West Coast Path from West Bay to Seatown climbs Golden Cap, the highest point on the South Coast.

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Introducing the Axe Top: The village of Beer - Village of the Year 2018 finalist Right: Seaton Bay looking towards Beer Valley Lower right: Seaton’s iconic Jubilee Clock and gardens

Nestled within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the bucolic Axe Valley offers quintessential English countryside with a range of attractions for the whole family.

World-renowned for its historic production of watcher’s paradise best viewed from the top of one carpets and now home to the famous River Cottage, of the trams which wind their way back and forth Axminster sits at the head of a valley filled with along the riverbank. picturesque villages. At the coast the River Axe meets the ancient port Historically known as the ‘most rebellious town in of Axmouth and the growing resort town of Seaton, Devon’, Colyton is now better known as home to the while in the shadow of its own chalk promontory, UK’s only remaining oak tannery and the Northern the curiously named village of Beer offers a more terminus of the Seaton Tramway. This pretty riverside sedate pace of life, a rich history of smuggling and town is also a stop-off on the 40-mile East Devon possibly the freshest seafood around courtesy of its Way, a long-distance trail running from Exmouth to resident fishing fleet. Uplyme on the county border.

The powerful winding river at the valley’s heart expands at Colyford into a large estuary, a bird Words: Ross Packman

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∙ Fun Day Out – for all the family ∙ Show Opening Times ∙ Fun and Day all age Out groups – for all the family ∙ Show10am Opening– 6pm (5.30pm Times Sunday) ∙and Great all ageFood groups and Drink – from local ∙10am Many – Stalls: 6pm (5.30pm toys, hobbies, Sunday) flowers, ∙ Great producers Food toand sample Drink and – from buy local ∙ Manyplants, Stalls: arts, crafts, toys, hobbies, antiques, flowers, vintage ∙producers Great Entertainment to sample and – buyrelax and plants,and more arts, crafts, antiques, vintage ∙ Great enjoy Entertainment great acts and live– relax music and ∙and Demonstrations more of local crafts ∙enjoy Dog greatShow acts on Saturday and live music 23rd ∙ ∙Demonstrations Sheep Shearing ofon local Sunday crafts 24 th ∙ Dog Show on Saturday 23rd ∙ Sheep Shearing on Sunday 24th Support your local community! Online TicketSupport Sales available your local now community! or purchase at the gate Online Ticketwww.axevaleshow.com Sales available now or purchase at the gate www.axevaleshow.comCharity number: 1130829 Charity number: 1130829 52 53 Lyme Magazine | AXE Seaton Tramway

While many European cities have historically offered trams as a convenient, environmentally friendly method of transport, there are few that offer the opportunity to meander through an internationally important wetland and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Seaton Tramway offers a unique glimpse at the heart of the fairy, pirate and dinosaur-themed days to the ever-popular The Axe Valley. From Colyton, ‘Devon’s most rebellious town’, Polar Express™ Tram Ride. For that extra special occasion, past the village of Colyford to the resort town of Seaton, the Seaton Tramway also offers several ‘Drive a Tram’ packages. route winds its way through 3 miles of glorious countryside, Whether part, half or full-day, this is your chance to get including two nature reserves, making it an unrivalled ’hands-on’ with one of the unique tramcars, as well as the opportunity to observe the abundant birdlife that calls the opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Riverside Depot. valley home. Finally, what better way to finish your visit to Seaton The tramway encompasses a fleet of 14 cars, purpose built Tramway than with a refuel at the Tramstop Café? Based at by the company with designs based on some of the heritage Colyton Station, the Tramstop offers freshly home-cooked trams that served our towns and cities in the first half of food using local produce and seasonal ingredients, and their the last century, including the only remaining tram from the Clotted Cream Tea is reputedly one of the best in Devon! former Exeter system still in service. A one-way trip takes For more information and timetable details, around thirty minutes, and in good weather open-topped visit tram.co.uk cars allow for unrestricted views of the beautiful scenery.

For its visitors, Seaton Tramway also boasts a packed schedule of events throughout the operating season, from Words: Ross Packman

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THE DINOSAUR TRAM The Fairy Special ADVENTURE 6th & 13th April 8th & 14th April 6th & 31st May & 1st June 7th, 27th & 28th May, 29th July Every Friday in August & Every Sunday in August & 9th & 25th August Bank Holiday Monday. THE PIRATE TRAM HALLOWEEN 5th April, 30th May, 31st July TRAM OF TERROR 18th, 21st, 28th August 20th - 28th October THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAM RIDE 30th November & Selected dates between 1st - 24th December

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While winemaking may seem the exclusive reserve The passion that the Lyme Bay Winery team put into their of balmy Mediterranean locales, the Jurassic Coast creations is reflected in the wealth of accolades they have received, enjoys a temperate maritime climate equally suited including numerous Taste of the West awards and Great Taste to the creation of delicious traditional vintages. Producer accreditation. Many of Lyme Bay Winery’s beverages are inspired by traditional recipes, partnered with up-to-date Commanding a central location in the idyllic Axe Valley, the award- production techniques to ensure the best of old and new. winning Lyme Bay Winery was founded by Nigel Howard in 1992 For the chance to browse (or even sample!) their full range, and today is supported by a growing and diverse team of wine Lyme Bay Winery welcome visitors to visit The Winery Shop, lovers, growers and makers. Making the most of bountiful local situated just fifteen minute’s drive west of Lyme Regis and widely ingredients, the Lyme Bay Winery is dedicated to producing signposted. As well as their own produce, Lyme Bay Winery delicious English Wines, country wines, ciders, meads and liqueurs. are also proud to distribute wonderful local products from the The winery’s dedicated team hand-pick nettles from around Branscombe Vale Brewery, the Somerset Cider Brandy Company the winery hedgerows and grow their own elderflowers and and Annings Fruit Ciders. elderberries onsite. For their English Wines, Lyme Bay use grapes The Winery Shop is open 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday from 26,000 vines in affiliated vineyards within a stone’s throw of the throughout the year, with weekend openings beginning from mid- winery, making the most of the area’s long, warm growing season. March onwards. When it comes to upholding the Jurassic Coast‘s long tradition of cider making, Lyme Bay Winery use only freshly-pressed juice from MORE INFORMATION locally grown traditional cider apple varieties such as Dabinett, Kingston Black and Yarlington Mill. VISIT lymebaywinery.co.uk

The ‘Ammonite Range’ is Lyme Bay’s selection of traditional and lymebayenglishwines.co.uk scrumpy ciders with an innovative, contemporary twist. The bold FIND US AT yet minimalist label designs mirror the striking flavours and the Seaton Junction, EX13 7PW honest simplicity of their Jack Ratt ciders. CALL 01297 551355

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luxury large group stays

Old Tom’s Place Set within 50 acres of rolling Devon countryside, Old Tom’s Place at Wyke Farm offers luxurious modern accommodation set within the 17 century farmstead. Exclusive use for your party of upto 20. Close to River Cottage HQ and 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast offering excellent food, fossils, walks and relaxation. The perfect hideaway for your family celebration, hen party or yoga retreat.

Complete with hot tub, games room, caterer’s kitchen, lounges and log burners galore, Old Tom’s Place has everything you need for a sumptuous stay with friends and family.

Old Tom’s Place at Wyke Farm [email protected] Wyke Farm, Axminster www.wykefarmdevon.co.uk EX13 8TN Look for us: Facebook, Twitter Tel: 07803 519285 Instagram and TripAdvisor

Lower Keats Glamping a luxury indulgence and country charm holiday experience in Devon. Come Glamping in one of our break for groups, families, romantic the beautiful countryside or the six luxurious canvas lodges, set getaways & dogs too. amazing Jurassic Coastline. in peaceful countryside in the beautiful Axe Valley adjacent Our Glamping Meadow is the Stunning views of our Devon to the River Axe near to the perfect place for little people to meadowland and unadulterated impressive Jurassic Coastline. run about amongst wildflowers, night skies gives you the chance safely and freely. You can you deserve to get away from the Lower Keats Glamping delivers meet and feed the animals, or hustle and bustle of everyday life, all you could want from a Devon simply use us as base to explore stress and worries. Broom Lane, Tytherleigh, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7AZ

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Fancy a walk? Get adventurous Beer Quarry Caves Take a guided hour-long tour through the awe- inspiring 2000 year old man-made caverns, with their mighty halls, vaulted roofs and pillars of Beer Stone which have been likened to a vast underground cathedral. beerquarrycaves.co.uk Seaton to Beer Stroll along the South West Coast Path between Seaton and Beer. This short, but To take home challenging walk is suitable for the whole family, and takes you up and over the cliffs Lyme Bay Winery via Seaton Hole. A small winery passionate about producing southwestcoastpath.org.uk delicious and award-winning English Wines, Fruit Wines, Ciders, Meads and Liqueurs from their home in Devon’s beautiful Axe Valley. Take home a taste of the Jurassic Coast. Gastro-tastic! lymebaywinery.co.uk

A firm favourite Seaton Tramway Catch a narrow gauge heritage tram between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two Khushi nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of Mina uses her family recipes and traditions the abundant wading bird life. to hand craft beautiful Indian dishes for tram.co.uk you to collect from Kilmington every Friday between 4 and 6pm (or at other times by arrangement!)

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WithaGee Glass Art Handcrafted in Seaton By Gill with a Gee

Meet the artist at her Studio & Outlet at 1 Cross Street, Seaton Browse, Buy, Demos, Commissions, Courses 07712 781059 www.withagee.com withagee glass art

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60 Lyme Magazine | AXE AXE | Lyme Magazine .co.uk sail - kite - kayak - surf - sup - boat your family friendly watersports store wetsuits kayaks 10% paddleboards body boards Gulo Wetsuitsff surfboards with this advert & more.... unit 14, weycroft avenue, axminster ex13 5hu. 01297 533633

At CYCLELIFE East Devon No. 1 for Bikes on the Jurassic Coast Main Dealer Raleigh, Haibike, Diamondback & Dahon Bikes Professional Cycle Workshop All our staff are Cytech trained, so you can be confident that all our work is carried out by a competent mechanic.

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Khushi Kitchen - Axminster Devon & Dorset Fancy a Homemade local Curry?

Then why not try a §Khushi authentic curry experience

• Fresh Frozen Curries available all day, every day at The Old Barn • Kilmington’s Friday Takeaway • Event Catering

Email: [email protected] Web: khushi.kitchen Address: The Old Barn, The Street, Kilmington, EX13 7RJ facebook.com/khushikitchen

So Sophie is a unique shop based in Seaton, Devon, open Tuesday-Sunday each week. Oﬃ cial stockist of Frenchic Furniture Paint, So Sophie also lovingly upcycles pre loved furniture and oﬀ ers up cycling workshops for you to have a go yourself. A carefully chosen selection of gifts for you and your home is complimented by beautiful handmade cushions, lampshades and other home accessories. So Sophie has its very own candy cart, vintage china and other wedding essentials displayed in the shop available for you to hire for any event.

Unit 1 The Grove The Underﬂ eet Seaton Devon EX12 2FU Tel. 01297 625724

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Introducing

Sidmouth Top: Sidmouth’s esplanade Right: Jacob’s Ladder

Sidmouth’s newest

Described by Poet Laureate John Betjeman as “a town caught still in Restaurant & Cakery is open! a timeless charm“, Sidmouth is a place full of regency elegance and vibrant culture. Early 2018 saw the complete refurbishment of The menu changes regularly with the seasons, usually every couple the much-loved 16th century lime kiln Clock Tower of weeks, and at the whim of the chef! Often featuring steak, in Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth. The family run venison, seafood, in its many guises, and many wonderful vegetarian business of 28 years has been transformed and the new dishes. With delectable sweets you’re sure to be spoilt for choice. From its seafront promenade, full Sid Vale Association (SVA)‘s ‘Valley of Clock Tower Cakery & Restaurant has opened its of period splendour, to its bustling a Million Bulbs’ initiative, as daffodils, All food is freshly prepared with love and passion on the premises, doors in stunning surroundings at the top of Jacob’s using the best of locally and ethically sourced ingredients. We care commercial district, Sidmouth crocuses and snowdrop festoon the Ladder overlooking the sublime Jurassic Coast. what we serve. With food made to live for! simultaneously celebrates its past and parks, verges and flowerbeds of the town. attracts tens of thousands to Sidmouth. embraces the future. Also managed by the SVA, Sidmouth Atop the looming red sandstone cliffs The Cakery opens 9.30am - 4pm all day, every day. Offering all Book an evening table, take you seat and prepare to be amazed and In the verdant Connaught Gardens, Museum welcomes around 13,000 that frame the town, the Norman the traditional favourites such as magnificent breakfasts, really tasty delighted by what this exciting new venture has to offer. The aim of lunch options with differing daily specials, including some interesting the Clock Tower is that you have a fabulous evening to remember. subtropical plants thrive in the shelter of visitors a year, hosting displays detailing Lockyer Observatory has been enabling new choices for gluten-free, vegetarians and vegans. A wonderful the ancient walls, while the Clock Tower Sidmouth’s development from humble a glimpse of the cosmos since 1917, while and varied selection of awesome cakes, freshly baked delicious Cakery housed in the former lime kiln fishing village to popular Victorian resort, the nearby Donkey Sanctuary offers scones just ready for jam and cream. Drinks; alcoholic, hot and soft, offers the perfect location for a sedate as well as its geological history and visitors the opportunity to get to know MORE INFORMATION snacks and ices. afternoon tea. notable fossil record. their gentle and affectionate charges. FOR RESTAURANT BOOKINGS In the evenings from 6pm, Thursday to Sunday, something rather For those of a botanical inclination, a Over the first week of August, the town special happens: The Clock Tower Restaurant opens with its casual, VISIT springtime visit to Sidmouth offers the plays host to its annual Folk Festival, a www.clocktowersidmouth.co.uk relaxed and even slightly rustic take on fine dining. Guests can enjoy opportunity to enjoy the results of the celebration of music, dance and song that Words: Ross Packman EMAIL an informal and cozy atmosphere, super service with wonderful [email protected] plates of food prepared to the highest of professional standards. OR CALL 01395 515319

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Sidmouth’s newest Restaurant & Cakery is open!

Early 2018 saw the complete refurbishment of The menu changes regularly with the seasons, usually every couple the much-loved 16th century lime kiln Clock Tower of weeks, and at the whim of the chef! Often featuring steak, in Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth. The family run venison, seafood, in its many guises, and many wonderful vegetarian business of 28 years has been transformed and the new dishes. With delectable sweets you’re sure to be spoilt for choice. Clock Tower Cakery & Restaurant has opened its All food is freshly prepared with love and passion on the premises, doors in stunning surroundings at the top of Jacob’s using the best of locally and ethically sourced ingredients. We care Ladder overlooking the sublime Jurassic Coast. what we serve. With food made to live for!

The Cakery opens 9.30am - 4pm all day, every day. Offering all Book an evening table, take you seat and prepare to be amazed and the traditional favourites such as magnificent breakfasts, really tasty delighted by what this exciting new venture has to offer. The aim of lunch options with differing daily specials, including some interesting the Clock Tower is that you have a fabulous evening to remember. new choices for gluten-free, vegetarians and vegans. A wonderful and varied selection of awesome cakes, freshly baked delicious scones just ready for jam and cream. Drinks; alcoholic, hot and soft, MORE INFORMATION snacks and ices. FOR RESTAURANT BOOKINGS In the evenings from 6pm, Thursday to Sunday, something rather special happens: The Clock Tower Restaurant opens with its casual, VISIT www.clocktowersidmouth.co.uk relaxed and even slightly rustic take on fine dining. Guests can enjoy EMAIL an informal and cozy atmosphere, super service with wonderful [email protected] plates of food prepared to the highest of professional standards. OR CALL 01395 515319

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Introducing the Otter Top: Budleigh Salterton - where the River Otter meets the English Channel Top right: The iconic red mudstone cliffs at Budleigh Valley Lower right: Fishermans pots on the beach

From its source in the Blackdown Hills, the River Otter winds its way through 32km of quiet Devon countryside and two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty before reaching the Jurassic Coast at Budleigh Salterton.

In recent years, the River Otter has and represents a natural gateway for of Special Scientific Interest and critical received international attention as the visitors to the Otter Valley. overwintering site for many wildfowl home of England’s first reintroduced and waders. Birthplace of Romantic poet Samuel colony of Eurasian Beaver. These peaceful Taylor Coleridge, Ottery St Mary is Budleigh Salterton, found to the West rodents, now under the supervision perhaps best known for its annual Tar of the river’s mouth and framed by of the Devon Wildlife Trust, have been Barrels event, where large oak casks are it’s distinctive red sandstone cliffs, is working hard on building their dams lit aflame and carried through the streets. a charming seaside town with all the and lodges, improving aquatic habitats modern conveniences you could need, for birds and fish, and reducing the risk As the Otter nears the sea, the river offering a quieter, more sedate alternative flooding downstream. passes by Otterton Mill, a 1000 year- to the larger resorts nearby. old working watermill now home to a The busy market town of Honiton, famed popular café and numerous craft outlets. for its lace and antique centres, sits at a Beyond Otterton, the river enters the confluence of numerous transport routes Otter Estuary Nature Reserve, a Site Words: Ross Packman

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Live music art crafts world-class live music fantastic art gallery unique local crafts award-winning café the best cream teas we mill our own ﬂour bake our own bread ...plus great food! great shopping venue

Otterton Mill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Nestled alongside the beautiful River Otter in East Devon EX9 7HG Tel. 01395 568521 Devon, Otterton Mill is your perfect one-stop venue. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK from 10am relax explore eat shop ottertonmill.com

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Introducing

Exmouth Top: The local mudstone cliffs of East Devon & The Exe Estuary

Sited at the Western limit of the Jurassic Coast, the resort town of Exmouth overlooks the expansive Exe Estuary, an area equally busy with human and natural activity.

Boasting its own two mile stretch of golden sand, Exmouth As well as an abundance of wildlife, the Estuary offers a wide has long been a favourite with holidaymakers, and numerous variety of watersports and aquatic activities, from kite surfing holiday parks offer a traditional seaside escape. In recent to paddle boarding, as well as cruises along the iconic coast. years, the quayside has received extensive redevelopment At nearby Orcombe Point, a ‘Geoneedle’ marks the start and the town now offers a multitude of independent stores of the Jurassic Coast. Conceived by artist Michael Fairfax, and eateries, many taking full advantage of the fresh seafood the 5m high sculpture is comprised of nine different stones right on their doorstep. from across the coastline, stacked in chronological order and The Estuary itself comprises of roughly 2345 hectares of topped with a stainless steel cap, all the better to reflect its tidal mudflats and marsh, representing an internationally breathtaking surroundings. important habitat for migrating wading birds, with over 10,000 wildfowl and 20,000 waders thought to over winter in the estuary. Words: Ross Packman

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