Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis to Portland L
yme Regis is where the Dorset section of the Jurassic Coast starts. The coastline is a Mecca for fossil hunters, but the cliffs are unstable so take care. Lyme Bay has a popular sandy beach with everything available to enjoy a Day Out at the sea side. There are scenic boat trips, speed power boating, water skiing, sailing, yachting, swimming or wind surfing, body boarding and diving. For deep sea angling or mackerel fishing there are charter boats for groups or individuals and for the rod angler there are many opportunities and places to try. Carnival Week & Regatta in early August are not to be missed.
Away from the beach there is the Marine Aquarium and the Town Mill where you to step back in time as you and your family wander the mill complex where a mill has existed since medieval times. Hand mill wheat yourself and see the waterwheel drive the millstones. Get a glimpse into the future as the hydroelectric system produces ‘green’ electricity, and more to see making this a must visit.
Lyme Regis Golf Club welcomes non members, or for family fun there is a putting green in Langmoor Gardens. For the walking enthusiast there is the Thomas Hardy trail and the Smugglers trail, or a walk through the under- cliff to Seaton and see the wild flora and fauna of the Heritage Nature Reserve.
BROADwindsor
CRAFT CENTRE & RESTAURANT Large main gift shop
Spacious Restaurant & Conservatory Individual Craft Studios & Gallery
producing unique items, art work & crafting products
Open daily 10am-5pm
Broadwindsor, Dorset DT8 3PX Tel: 01308 868362
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From Lyme Regis the undulating road goes through many delightful coastal villages such as Chideock, Charmouth, Burton Bradstock. Chideock has Seatown where the beach is a great place for fishermen with whales and dolphins often seen feeding on mackerel shoals. The six hundred and eighteen feet Golden Cap is the highest point on the south coast, the views from its peak are fantastic.
Charmouth is on Chesil Beach, the longest stretch of sandy beach in Dorset, and close to Bridport. Burton Bradstock beach and cliffs are part of the Jurassic Coast.
West Bay is the gateway to the Jurassic Coast. Coming from Devon & Cornwall this wonderful seaside location for family holidays, countryside walks, fossil hunting, fishing and angling trips, scuba diving, paragliding, golfing, river boating and much more is an ideal place to continue holidaying. There is even walking in the country lanes on Donkeys available.
At nearby Eype there is the GOLDEN ACRE HOLIDAY PARK. This is a small private holiday park which is probably the most ‘dog friendly’ you will ever find. The park is situated on the slope of a valley leading to Eype Beach where dogs are welcome ‘all year round’.
Just twelve miles north of West bay and four miles from Crewkerne OATHILL FARM HOLIDAY AND TOURING PARK offers Bed and Breakfast, Log Cabins, and the facilities for caravanning and camping all year round. Relax and enjoy Buzzards soaring over head and experience the abundant wild life our ponds attract Herons, Ducks and the occasional King Fisher to name but a few.
From the Jurassic Coast going inland there is Broadwindsor a small village set in the beautiful vista of the west Dorset countryside.
Broadwindsor is home to the BROADWINDSOR CRAFT & DESIGN CENTRE, featuring local crafts made by talented resident artists. The air-conditioned Centre is overflowing with a fantastic selection of crafts and gifts. The conservatory restaurant serves cakes, homemade lunches and cream teas.
Nearby Beaminster the largest village in Dorset situated at the head of the valley of the River Brit where many tributaries join together, and the streets follow the line of the streams. There is a weekly market on Thursday, the famous Beaminster Fair in September, and a very interesting museum. The finest 17C houses are to be found on the fringe of the village.
Whilst in this area take a look at Melplash there is an agricultural show here in August. Closeby is the beautiful Parnham House that ought to be on your visit list. Salwayash is a pretty village with
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