Along the Jurassic Coast
Lyme Regis to Portland T
ravelling along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, there are many towns, villages and hamlets with each having interesting anomalies to discover. Along the coast and throughout Dorset the Holiday Parks, Caravan, Camping, Tipi
and Yurt sites are prolific. Some of these venues provide indoor or outdoor swimming pools, bars, restaurants, shops and entertainment for all ages. Te larger Holiday Parks are open to non residents. Te following is a potted guide.
THE TOWN MILL LYME REGIS
The Creative Heart of Lyme
Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis has a special mystique, a mild climate and breathtaking scenery, making this a resort for all seasons. Its historic Cobb and harbour are iconic landmarks set against blue cliffs yielding interesting fossils. Tere are scenic and fishing boat trips, rod fishing from the Cobb and Lyme Bay has every type of water sport.
➤ Guided Mill Tours ➤ Visitor centre ➤ Beautiful mill garden ➤ Lyme’s leading art galleries ➤ Artisan businesses ➤ Great café
The watermill is open 11am to 4pm daily (subject to volunteer availability)
Away from the beach there is much to see, a few examples are: the Marine Aquarium and the TOWN MILL. Tere is a golf club and putting greens in Langmoor Gardens. For the walking enthusiast, try the Tomas Hardy trail and the Smugglers trails, or a walk through the under-cliff to Seaton to see the wild flora and fauna at the Heritage Nature Reserve. Whatever your age or the time of year, Lyme Regis is the perfect family resort, with a bustling harbour, gastronomic delights, a galaxy of shops, a calendar full of events and plenty to do for the active.
info@townmill.org.uk www.townmill.org.uk Tel: 01297 444042
THE TOWN MILL is one of Lyme Regis’ leading attractions, located just a few minutes’ walk from the seafront and high street, it is a wonderful place to visit with the family. Te Town Mill is home to ten independent artisan businesses and to two thriving art galleries grouped around a mediaeval cobbled courtyard. In 2016 we were awarded prizes by both the Dorset Tourism Awards and South West Tourism Excellence Awards, and were nominated for a Visit England award.
Historically Te Town Mill served Lyme for hundreds of years, before closing down in the 1920s and falling into disrepair. By the 1990s it was derelict and earmarked for demolition. It was saved by a group of dedicated local residents. We are the only volunteer-run mill, open all year round, in Great Britain. We welcome donations to our charitable trust to help secure the future of the mill.
Nearby are villages such as: Chideock, Charmouth, Burton Bradstock to name a few. Chideock is a Seatown with a beach, great for spotting whales and dolphins, and the nearby 618ft. Golden Cap is the highest viewing point in the area. Charmouth is on Chesil Beach, which is the longest stretch of beach in Dorset, with Burton Bradstock beach and cliffs all being part of the Jurassic Coast.
West Bay, with majestic sandstone cliffs and views of the Golden Cap, is an ideal seaside location for family holidays. Te coast offers fossil hunting, fishing trips, water sports and boating. At the harbour and marina, visitors can take part in fun fishing, plus there are kids play areas, a swimming pool with fun slides and amusement arcades. Boat hire is available and a fun fair during summer. West Bay is outstanding with beaches to roam and the space to play. Lyme Bay Rib Charter based at West Bay has tours along the Jurassic Coast. Away from the water, there is golf, countryside walks, and so much more.
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