Things to do 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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Broad Street
A refreshingly innovative restaurant. Décor is rough meets smooth: whitewashed walls and exposed stone; crisp white linen and beige Hessian. Seating is on old chapel chairs - complete with the slots for hymn sheets on the backs. The food also has flair; confit of duck, roast tomato and beetroot puree sits alongside pot-roast pollack with spinach and leeks. Impeccably sourced ingredients, their local credentials are outlined on the menu, include wild garlic gathered from the woods.
Booking essential.
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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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Jurassic Seafood
Bright and buzzy in blue and orange, this eatery revels in its prehistoric theme: fossil maps, hunting tips and replica dinosaur remains abound. A tasty, eclectic menu includes crab sushi, mussels and chips, and local mackerel, as well as salads and steaks.
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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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Harbour Inn
The trio of pubs clustered at the foot of the Cobb are great for harbourside bustle. The Harbour Inn, with stone walls and wooden settles, pips the others for atmosphere and sheer range of pub grub.
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Fossil Walks
Fossil fever is catching - even for those with no previous palaeontologic tendencies. Regular fossil walks are run by Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and the Town Museum in the summer.
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Dr Colin Dawes Fossil Walks
Pitch up for a fossil walk led by Dr Colin Dawes, meet at the Old Forge Fossil Shop in Broad Street. They last about 2½ hours.
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Lyme Regis Museum
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Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
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Brandon Lennon
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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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Hix Oyster & Fish House
Expect grandstand views of the Cobb and dazzling food at this super-stylish open-plan cabin. Cuttlefish comes with ink stew; ray with hazelnuts; and steak with baked bone marrow. Or plump for potted Morecambe Bay shrimps on toast, or oysters – choose from Brownsea Island or Falmouth – at £2 to £3 a pop.
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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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Alexandra
Head to this grand hotel's sea-view lawns for the ultimate English experience: afternoon tea, complete with scones, clotted cream and cucumber sandwiches.
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