Sights in Lyme Regis
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Black Ven
Search for fossils yourself: at low tide, head a mile east along the beach to Black Ven, a mudflow that brings fossil-filled deposits onto the shores. The sea washes away the silt exposing waves of prehistoric treasures. The site does come with safety warnings: it's only accessible within two hours of low tide (check at the tourist office for times) and it's easy to get cut off. Steer at least 20m clear of the highly unstable cliffs and be aware the rocks are very slippery.
Responsible fossil collecting is positively encouraged.
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Cobb
First built in the 13th century, this curling, protective barrier has been strengthened and extended over the years, so it doesn't present the elegant line it once did, but it's still hard to resist wandering its length for a wistful, sea-gazing Meryl moment at the tip.
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Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
The Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is a mini, indoor Jurassic Park - packed with the remains of belemnites, thrissops and the graceful plesiosaur. Its timeline emphasises what an insignificant blip humans are and the museum does a subtle, but good, education job. Lifelike dinosaur models will thrill youngsters - the fossilised tyrannosaurus eggs and 73kg dinosaur dung will have them in raptures.
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Lyme Regis Philpot Museum
Mary Anning found the first full ichthyosaur skeleton near Lyme in 1814. The site of her former home is now the excellent Lyme Regis Philpot Museum. An incredibly famous fossilist in her day, the bonneted Miss Anning did much to pioneer the science of modern-day palaeontology; the museum exhibits her story along with spectacular fossils and other prehistoric finds.
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Undercliff Nature Reserve
A 2-mile hike west of Lyme along the coast path takes you into the lush rainforest-esque Undercliff Nature Reserve. It's a landscape of landslips - partly collapsed cliffs, exposed tree roots and tangles of brambles. Follow the signs from the Holmbush car park.
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Ammonite Pavement
A mile along Monmouth Beach to the west, hunt out the extraordinary ammonite pavement - hundreds of fossilised, swirling, sea creatures exposed in layers of rock. The beach is accessible at all stages of the tide, the best displays are around low water.
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Lyme Regis Museum
In 1814 a local teenager called Mary Anning found the first full ichthyosaurus skeleton near Lyme, propelling the town onto the world stage. An incredibly famous fossilist in her day, Miss Anning did much to pioneer the science of modern-day palaeontology. The museum, on the site of her former home, exhibits her story along with spectacular fossils and other prehistoric finds.
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Dinosaurland
This mini, indoor Jurassic Park is packed with the remains of belemnites and the graceful plesiosaurus. Lifelike dinosaur models will thrill youngsters – the fossilised tyrannosaurus eggs and 73kg dinosaur dung will have them in raptures.
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