Situated on the South Coast of England at the mouth of the River Lym, between Start Point and Portland Bill, Lyme Regis is set amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain.
Lyme was first recognized in AD 774 and was divided into three manors in the Domesday Book. Lyme
became Lyme Regis in 1284 when it was granted a royal charter by Edward I.
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The ancient harbour known as the Cobb has traditionally provided seafarers with a safe haven. Lyme’s existence depended upon the Cobb, a small artificial harbour dating from the time of Edward I. The Cobb is first mentioned in a written account during the reign of Edward III (1327-1377), when it was described as a work of timber and stone damaged by storms.
Lyme Regis has a number of literary connections - scenes from 'Persuasion', and 'Northanger Abbey' by Jane Austen are set in the area and, more recently, local author John Knowles' 'A French Lieutenant’s Woman' is largely set in the town.
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Visitors can enjoy the dramatic location, genial climate and timeless charm. Stunning views abound and a pace of life exists here that is difficult to find anywhere else.
Lyme Regis is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the whole area is classified as a World Heritage Site as part of the UK's Heritage Coast. Lyme Regis is ideally situated for fishing and its position makes it an ideal centre for water activities of all sorts.
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The area offers a variety of history and geology and is world-famous for its fossils, with several museums and shops relating to this geological heritage. The oldest fossils found here are 195 million years old.
Fossils from Lyme Regis are found in all larger museums of natural history in Great Britain. Numerous ammonites are still found, as well as belemnites, bone-fish, lobsters, crinoids and a lot of other species.
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More information on Lyme Regis and the surrounding area can be found at these websites:
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www.lymeregistourism.co.uk
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The official Tourist Information website for Lyme Regis
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www.dorset-pages.co.uk
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A directory/search engine for Dorset, UK
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www.lymeregis.org
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Lyme Regis: A Visitor's Guide to Lyme Regis.
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www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk
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Lyme Regis Philpot Museum - Lyme Regis
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www.westdorset.com
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West Dorset District Council's Tourism Site
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Note: These links are for information purposes only.
www.lewesdon.co.uk is not responsible for the content of these external websites.
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