Location: Lyme Regis
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What to do and see in Lyme Regis, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Lyme Regis /ˌlaɪmˈriːdʒɪs/ is a town in West Dorset, England, 25 miles (40 km) west of Dorchester and 25 miles (40 km) east of Exeter. It lies at Lyme Bay on the English Channel coast at the Dorset–Devon border. It is nicknamed "The Pearl of Dorset". It is noted for fossils found in cliffs and beaches that are part of the Heritage Coast—known commercially as the Jurassic Coast—a World Heritage Site. The harbour wall known as "The Cobb" appears in Jane Austen's novel Persuasion, in the John Fowles novel The French Lieutenant's Woman, and in the 1981 film of the same name, which was partly shot in Lyme Regis. Its one-time mayor and MP was Admiral Sir George Somers, who founded the English colonial settlement of the Somers Isles, now known as Bermuda. Lyme Regis is twinned with St George's, Bermuda. In July 2015 Lyme Regis also became "tripled" with Jamestown, Virginia, as the Historic Atlantic Triangle of Lyme, St George's and Jamestown. The 2011 Census gave the parish and electoral ward a population of 3,671.
Restaurants in Lyme Regis
1. Cellar 59
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 221 reviews
The Natural Beer House - Unfined artisan beer at it's finest! 4 - cask ales on traditional hand pumps 10 - craft beers from our Keg Shed Cider and a selection of wines, spirits and soft drinks are also available Small cheese, vegan and meat plates are available to complement your beer
Reviewed By timctownsend - Winscombe, United Kingdom
The 2 most difficult things about Cellar 59 is bending down to get through the entrance and then choosing what to drink. Very glad to return to this great bar and taste it’s delicious beers. Friendly staff and fellow customers. An extensive menu which all staff were happy to guide you through. Child and dog friendly, a great place to visit. A gem!
2. Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 417 reviews
A traditional museum with more than 10000 specimens on permanent display.
Reviewed By IainSpirit - Southampton, United Kingdom
We went here the day before heading to the beach fossil hunting. The collection is huge and you could spend days looking at the displays, we had a very excited 7 year old determined to see what was next so we didn't spend as much time as we would have liked. Do remember its a private collection and not the natural history museum so you could walk round it in a 5 - 10 minutes. Having said that there are literally thousands or tens of thousands of individual exhibits and being a private collection the owners are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable with every single piece each having a back story. I would have loved to have gone without covid and spent a lot more time learning. Even with COVID the owner made us feel really welcome, spent time chatting and even spent a lot of time giving us advice on where to head to the following day. The building is Mary Anning's old church converted into a Dino Museum so you really get a great atmosphere and there are wow's everywhere you look well worth the money.
3. Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,339 reviews
Presents local fish and marine life of the Jurassic Coast in an historic building on the Cobb. During a visit you can interact with the sea creatures. Enjoy the truly unique experience of hand feeding the mullet, holding a starfish and getting up close with lobsters and crabs. Book online at lymeregismarineaquarium.co.uk and save 10%.
Reviewed By 715adinaa
Although it’s a small marine aquarium we had a very warm welcome and an amazing time feeding and touching the fish, holding a star fish and a crab. Couldn’t rate them enough for their service and friendliness. Can’t wait to go back
4. The Town Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By E4730PYrachelr
Excellent tour and very interesting history of this working water mill. Watched the whole process of milling from start to finish. Surrounded by artisan businesses including cafe restaurant and bakery.
5. Lyme Regis Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Lyme Regis Brewery is a small brewery in the artisan centre of Lyme Regis. We make many different styles of English Real Ale. We run brew days where and you can come in and watch the fun, smell the malt and hops and, of course, taste the beers. Sit with a pint of our beer in the Town Mill courtyard and drink in the atmosphere at this historic location. We look forward to seeing you.
Reviewed By pcr_concrete - Solihull, United Kingdom
This gorgeous jewel, tucked away from the throng of Lyme Regis, suits the beer connoisseur and in a courtyard with a cafe, pottery demo & a museum with working water wheel, offers great entertainment. The brewery sells three draft beers from hand pump, keg lager & own-distilled gin. Welcoming and a great place to visit.
