Lyme Regis was at one time one of England's busiest ports. The Cobb (made famous by "The French Lieutenant's Woman"), and its picturesque harbour and bathing beach are only 300 yards away. The town was once the scene of turbulent events in the nation's political evolution. Now its hills, lanes and sea as a constant background create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility and there are enough art galleries and book and fossil shops to keep any visitor engrossed.
There is a wide choice of restaurants and pubs with excellent seafood featured on most menus.
 | Walkers of all levels will find plenty of choice from the famous Undercliff National Nature Reserve created 1839 when several acres of farmland slipped into the sea to form what has become a woodland island abounding with wildlife to the spectacular Heritage Coast footpath, part of the South West Coastal path, Britain's longest national trust.
The coast on both sides of Lyme Regis is so important for its fossil remains and other geological attributes that in December 2001 UNESCO conferred on it World Heritage Site Status. Under its newly coined name "Jurassic Coast", it now ranks alongside the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the natural wonders of the world and it is the only site in the UK to be accorded such an accolade. |
There are facilities throughout the area for fossil hunters of all degrees of expertise to avail themselves of the regions unique geological riches.
The New Haven Hotel and Lyme Regis offer the opportunity for a welcome break whatever the time of the year. |
