Lyme Regis
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Coastal town in Dorset, England
Lyme Regis is a town in west Dorset, England, 25 miles (40 km) west of Dorchester and east of Exeter. Sometimes dubbed the "Pearl of Dorset", it lies by the English Channel at the Dorset–Devon border. It has noted fossils in cliffs and beaches on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site and heritage coast. The harbour wall, known as The Cobb, appears in Jane Austen's novel Persuasion, the John Fowles novel The French Lieutenant's Woman and the 1981 film of that name, partly shot in the town.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,671
- Coordinates
- 50.727, -2.935
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Lyme Regis
Part of England, United Kingdom, Lyme Regis is a small settlement. Population figures land around 3,671. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature and wellness above everything else.
Things to do in Lyme Regis
Nature in Lyme Regis
(2)Looking for nature? Lyme Regis has Nature Reserves and Wildlife. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Lyme Regis's own activity tags.
Wellness in Lyme Regis
(1)Looking for wellness? Lyme Regis has Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Lyme Regis's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Lyme Regis
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Lyme Regis. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Lyme Regis that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lyme Regis known for?
- Lyme Regis is mainly a destination for nature and wellness, set in England, United Kingdom with around 3,671 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Lyme Regis?
- You can plan around Nature Reserves, Wildlife and Wellness in Lyme Regis. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Lyme Regis?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Lyme Regis located?
- Administratively, Lyme Regis sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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