Incredible little UK seaside town with cute cottages and sprawling beaches
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A pretty little seaside town on the Dorset-Devon border has stunning fossil-filled cliffs and an array of beaches to pick from. Lyme Regis, also known as the Pearl of Dorset, sits overlooking the English Channel and has bags of charm and history to explore.
Its beaches sit on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, and heritage coast, with country walks also thrown into the mix. Visit Lyme Regis says on its website: "Enjoy a wander through the gardens, walks along the South West Coast Path or stroll along The Cobb. You can try water sports, sailing, fishing or enjoy a day at the beach. Search for fossils, visit a local museum or indulge in some tasty local produce…the choice is endless.".
The town sits in an area of outstanding natural beauty with a history dating back to the 8th century. Among its famous links, it is known as the birth place of palaeontologist Mary Anning, a woman renowned for her fossil collecting. Her life is displayed in the town's museum which is built on the site of her family's home.
For anyone looking to book a seaside getaway for when the weather is brighter, Lyme Regis has more than one beach to pick from. Front Beach, near Cobb Harbour, is split into both a sandy and pebble beach, giving the best of both worlds. The sandy stretch however, is the town's only sand-beach which soars in popularity during the summer months. For extra peace of mind, the beach is patrolled by RNLI lifeguards during peak season. Cart Road is the town's promenade, a long, flat track suitable for prams and wheelchairs to use to get onto the beach.
