It was a sunny day, so we prepared a picnic and drove along the south coast to Lyme Regis which is located on the West Dorset/ East Devon border. Being a popular seaside town finding a parking place wasn’t easy. Just outside town there were signposts for Park and Ride but ignoring these, we pressed on and eventually found a parking space at the third car park we tried!
Still, we were only a few minutes from the centre of town, at the top of a very steep hill, so easy to walk down but not so great on our return. Wandering along the high street we admired the quaint old buildings, with bunting strung across the road adding to the cheerfulness of the resort. The town is an attractive maze of narrow, winding streets with lots of little shops, several of them specialising in fossils from the Jurassic Coast. The coastline here is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset, a distance of 96 miles. The town nestles in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is mid way along the Jurassic Coast.
From the town square we walked along Marine Parade towards the harbour. The beach here is in a natural bay and as the water is shallow, it’s perfect for young children and was certainly popular on the day we visited. All the benches were occupied so we perched on the sea wall to eat our sandwiches and enjoy the view.
Feeling nourished, we moved on towards the harbour wall which in Lyme Regis is known as The Cobb. The Cobb wall dates back to the 13th century and provides protection to the harbour. Some of you may have heard of The Cobb as it was made famous after Meryl Streep managed to battle her way to the end of it amid bad weather in the film ‘A French Lieutenant’s Woman’. The Cobb was also the location for Jane Austin’s ‘Persuasion’ where Louise Musgrove jumped off its steps, fell and suffered concussion, so we had been warned to take extra care!
We climbed some stone steps next to the RNLI Lifeboat Station to get up onto The Cobb’s outer wall. There are no barriers but it’s wide enough to be safe as long as you concentrate on where you are walking and it’s not too windy. We saw a child darting towards us on a scooter, certainly not to be recommended, he did indeed fall, but thankfully not off the wall. There were good views of working fishing boats as this is the deepest part of the harbour and from the far end of the quay we could see as far as Golden Cap and Charmouth further along the coast.
Stepping down from the harbour wall and onto Victoria Pier we noticed that one of the old buildings had been converted into an aquarium. Lobster pots and nets were strewn all around drying in the warm sunshine and children were leaning over the harbour wall with lines and plastic buckets hoping to catch a crab.
Returning along the promenade to the town square we took a right turn towards the Lyme Regis Museum which is built right into the sea wall. A wedding party were just leaving, it must be a delightful location for a marriage ceremony as the interior of the building has a splendid spiral staircase and balcony as well as being home to the town’s historical artefacts.
Continuing further my husband noticed a small signpost to The Town Mill so we decided to follow the little path along a stone walkway with a stream on either side. It was worth our detour as the mill is set in a secluded cobbled courtyard surrounded by restored mill buildings, nowadays used as artisan craft workshops, galleries and a charming cafe.
On one side of the small square we found the Lyme Regis Brewery and taking a look inside, we sampled some of the draught beers and local ciders and were also able to glance at the brewing process which was very interesting. It was then time to climb up the steep hill to return to our car after a lovely day out in Lyme Regis.
If you have enjoyed this post you may also be interested to read my other posts on Dorset:
A day at the seaside in Bournemouth
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Great idea Marion, sample some beer and then walk back up the hill. Sounds like what we would do (me actually). Lyme-Regis looks like a beautiful town. Thanks for sharing. Allan
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Lund Regis and all the Jurassic Coast is lovely Allan. I’m sure you would both like it.
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What a lovely piece about a lovely town! Did you try the Revenge beer at the pub? What a funny name!
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No, we didn’t try the Revenge beer – maybe next time! Lyme Regis is a gorgeous small town, especially in summer.
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sorry I mean’t to say. ….. even though they don’t have running water and electricity.
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I spent a bit of time in Exmouth earlier this year, but missed Lyme Regis. I do love the little beach huts that line these coastal areas.
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The traditional beach huts are gorgeous and some if the owners really go to town on space saving ideas for kitting them out even though they don
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So very English – thanks for the memory – from a damp Sydney :-o)
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Thank you for your kind thoughts. Sorry to hear it’s a bit wet in Sydney – at least you are heading towards summer unlike us. November is such a dreary month in England but it’s been quite sunny today.
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Lovely! We were just at Charmouth while visiting my sister last week….we had beautiful sunshine and the kids even found two teeny-tiny ammonites! Glad you’re enjoying your travels around the UK – look forward to the next installment..
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Thank you for your kind words, it’s nice to read you are enjoying my blog and that you were also visiting the Jurassic coast recently.
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This is in my original neck of the woods- thanks for jogging some good memories!
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I’m pleased that this post brought back some fond memories. What a lovely place to originate from.
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Its very lovely but perhaps a bit too crowded for my tastes!
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It was busy because it was a Saturday in summer. It’s not always like that but apart from the difficulty in parking, I enjoyed it being so lively. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my post.
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very lovely!
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Thank you. So pleased you enjoyed this post.
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I like your post 😊.
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Thank you for your kind words. So pleased to read you are enjoying reading my blog.
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I love Lyme Regis. A seaside town with so much character. There’s a very interesting fossil museum too.
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I’ve heard about the Fossil Museum but not visited yet. It’s good to read that you also enjoy visiting Lyme Regis.
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Wonderful post! And I love the pictures.
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Thank you for your inspiring comments Karishma. I’m so pleased you enjoyed reading this post.
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Such a beautiful lovely town. loved the pictures and read too .
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Thank you Madhu for your kind words. I’m so pleased you enjoyed reading this post.
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Reminded me of good olde England, where I spent 9 years of my life during the early eighties.
Beautiful as always.
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Thank you for your kind words and so good to read that my post brought back some happy memories.
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Lovely visit thank you, we always visit in the winter or early spring, its amazing how quiet it is then, but its lovey really at any time 🙂
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Thanks Blosslyn, I’m sure Lyme Regis is lovely all year round, just different and as long as you are cosy and warm with coat and scarf, it doesn’t matter does it,
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Yes you do need a coat and scarf in the winter, but the sea winds blow the cobwebs away wonderfully 🙂 Lynne
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I love that top picture. Such an attractive place I’d have loved to visit in my travel years.
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Lyme Regis is such a lovely, small seaside town set on a dramatic coastline. It’s good to read that you would have also liked to visit there, if it wasn’t so far away!
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I was usually transiting London on business otherwise would have loved to rent a car and do the whole country. 🙂
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I’ve now added this charming little town to my bucket list. Thank you.
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That’s such a good idea, I’m certain you will enjoy a visit to Lyme Regis. Thank you for your welcome thoughts.
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So pittoresque and inviting! We are talking about doing summer vacation in England next year 🙂 ! And I know where to get inspiration 😉 Thanks for sharing! Marcus
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It’s a pleasure Marcus, thank you for your ever welcome thoughts. Spending your summer holidays in England would be quite a contrast from Namibia but hopefully just as much fun!!
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From my southwest desert location the views of Lyme are so English. Clean and tidy – someone does a fine job sweeping the streets. Thanks for digital trip – such a simple way to travel.
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Thank you for your much appreciated thoughts. Lyme Regis is a lovely seaside resort and as you say quintessentially English!
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What a quaint and lovely town. I love that you found the cafe nestled on that adorable cobblestone square.
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Thank you for your kind words. Lyme Regis is a lovely little town and finding that cafe was a perfect end to the day.
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The child on the scooter made me gasp just thinking about it Marion!! Lyme Regis looks lovely – especially like those beach huts. We were supposed to have a week here a couple of summers ago but had to cancel last minute. It looks like the kind of place we would love.
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Lyme Regis is a lovely small town on such a pretty coastline. It’s such a pity that you were unable to visit but hopefully you will get another opportunity to visit this part of Dorset before too long. Thank you for your much appreciated thoughts Joy.
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The cobb looks like a fun scenic place to hangout. Looking at your photo, you weren’t joking about the windy roads lol
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The Cobb is gorgeous as is the small town of Lyme Regis. Thank you for your much appreciated comments.
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That beach picture completely epitomizes the UK seaside experience! Fully dressed people sitting on the sand, buckets and spades, and no sunshine in sight 😀
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The English seaside! It’s good that people can relax on the beach and enjoy themselves whatever the weather! Thanks for your much appreciated comments.
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A Perfect getaway! Thanks for sharing
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m pleased you enjoyed reading this post.
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Great post! I love reading your blog!
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Thank you so much for your inspiring comments. It’s lovely to hear that you enjoy reading my blog.
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You really do have an eclectic collection of travel destinations. Very good work, enjoy the blog
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Thank you so much for your kind words, it’s great to read that you are enjoying my blog.
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I have never been to Dorset. This village looks nice.
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Dorset is quite a large county with some beautiful scenery along the south coast. Thank you for taking the time to add your welcome thoughts.
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I remember visiting Lyme Regis about 6 years ago now. There was a bride and groom and wedding party walking alongside the beach huts, which I thought was very romantic. I also remember going into a shop dedicated to mermaids!
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There was a wedding taking place during our visit but the weren’t down by the beach. It is certainly a lovely seaside town.
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Such a beautiful place! You’re so lucky!
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Thank you, Lyme Regis is absolutely gorgeous. I’m pleased you enjoyed this post.
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Love Lyme Regis ❤️
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It’s a gorgeous little place, isn’t it. Thank you for your much appreciated comments.
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