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The dramatic coastline of Lyme Regis is an area of great natural beauty, criss-crossed by good rambling paths, and home to many kinds of flora and fauna. The town itself is a narrow tangle of streets and shops, tumbling down to the harbour with its famous Cobb. Lyme Regis dates back to medieval times, a port used by smugglers. The harbour, sheltered by the breakwater known as the Cobb, was used by Edward I during the wars against France, and gained its royal title at that time. Jane Austin, spent holidays in Lyme Regis and the town became the setting for part of her novel 'Persuasion'. The film 'The French Lieutenant's Woman', written by local author John Fowles, which starred Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons, was filmed on location in Lyme Regis.
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Attractions near Lyme Regis
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Forde Abbey and Gardens
(8 Miles)*
Founded in 1146, Forde Abbey was one of the most significant Cistercian monasteries in England during the four centuries that separated the reign of King Stephen from the Reformation. |
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Beaminster Museum
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Beaminster Museum is a local history museum covering Beaminster and the surrounding villages. Its collection covers past local families of importance, past local trades and schools and a fine collection of agricultural tools. |
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Horn Park Gardens
(10 Miles)*
The large and beautiful gardens, in a unique position and with magnificent views to the sea, surround the house built in 1911 by a pupil of Lutyens. |
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Uplyme Tourist Information
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Charmouth Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
Charmouth with its sandy beach, is world famous for the fossils formed within Jurassic rocks 200 million years ago, and now being revealed as the cliffs erode in massive landslips. |
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Wootton Fitzpaine Tourist Information
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Self Catering near Lyme Regis
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Whytings
(3 Miles)*
Whytings at Hartgrove Hill Farm is a spacious detached barn conversion high on the downs above the ancient resort of Lyme Regis, on the borders of Devon and Dorset. |
The Loft
(5 Miles)*
The Loft is a high quality self catering holiday apartment in the centre of Chideock, Dorset, a historic village within minutes of the beach at Seatown and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Perfect for long or short breaks, whether youre |
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