Introducing Lyme Regis
Nestled at the edge of the Jurassic Coast, the genteel resort of Lyme Regis is famous for two things: fossils and The French Lieutenant’s Woman. John Fowles’ classic tale of a seaside love triangle was set in Lyme Regis and the Hollywood film starring Jeremy Irons was later filmed here, providing a briefly lived boost to both the town’s tourist industry and the local housing market. But the town is perhaps better known for its archaeological attractions; some of the first dinosaur skeletons ever discovered in Britain were found here during the 19th century, and the town has been a magnet for fossil-hunters ever since.
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Last updated: Apr 2, 2009
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Re: Ideas for holiday in England originating in Brighton
by vpicks 01 May 2011
Dorset is a nearer alternative to Cornwall, and has some lovely coastline and attractive towns such as Lyme Regis on the "jurassic coast".…
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Re: Family holiday in Dorset
by k2escott 20 February 2011
Although we've never been, we are planning a family trip (kids 9 and 13) to Lyme Regis in April...looking forward to fossil hunting and…
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Re: Family holiday in Dorset
by quirkytraveller 17 February 2011
Bournemouth & Poole are lovely and there's lots to see & do for all ages. I took my 13 yr old son there last year and we had a great time.…
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