About Lyme Regis - Lyme Regis Holidays - Self Catering holidays in Lyme Regis

The town of Lyme Regis is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural beauty and is at the very heart of the World Heritage Coast.

It is a town steeped in history, famous for its fossils, particularly the Ichthyosaur fossil found by Mary Anning in 1811 and is still a haven for fossil hunters today.

Lyme has recently undergone a long-awaited coastal protection scheme and now benefits from a larger beach, easier access, beautifully landscaped gardens etc. The town has something to offer everyone, from traditional seaside holidays for families to romantic short breaks for couples, it is well worth a visit at any time of the year.

Lyme has a wealth of lovely shops, art galleries, restaurants and pubs just awaiting your visit. Also, why not take a look at some of the following:
Dinosaurland Situated in Combe Street and the home of a large display of local Jurassic marine fossils - organised fossil hunting walks can be booked here 01297 443541 - or visit their website http://www.dinosaurland.co.uk/.

The Town Mill - a beautifully restored 14th century watermill - regular milling demonstrations available. This lovely area also houses a bakery, microbrewery, cheesemonger, art galleries, pottery studio and a restaurant with outside seating area - a lovely tranquil setting.

The Museum The award winning museum is packed with exhibits in a series of galleries - well worth a visit.

The Marine Theatre and Regent Cinema Lyme Regis is lucky enough to have a theatre and a cinema. The theatre has regular shows throughout the year and the cinema in Lyme shows all the latest films as soon as they are released.

The Aquarium Sited on the Cobb, the aquarium is home to many Lyme Bay sea creatures and gives an insight into maritime history and Lyme’s relationship with the sea.

Boat trips are very popular in Lyme and can be taken from the Cobb, weather permitting. There are various trips on offer including mackerel fishing, deep-sea or just enjoy a sight-seeing trip looking at the beautiful jurassic coast from the sea.