LYME REGIS quick guide
Getting Around
Axminster station approx 12 minutes from Little Roost by road.
Direct trains to Exeter and London Waterloo.
Local taxis: CAUSLEY CABS, TERRY's TAXI, GO ECO CABS and MCABS, Lyme Regis.
LOCAL buses to Axminster, Bridport and Dorchester from Lyme Regis - but don't run late at night. Always check timetables online.
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Rail Station
Axminster station approx 12 minutes from Little Roost by road.
Direct trains to Exeter and London Waterloo.
Local taxis: CAUSLEY CABS, TERRY's TAXI, GO ECO CABS and MCABS, Lyme Regis.
LOCAL buses to Axminster, Bridport and Dorchester from Lyme Regis - but don't run late at night. Always check timetables online.
Food Scene
THE TOWN MILL BAKERY, Coombe Street, Lyme Regis
Delicious coffee, sourdough bread and cakes to take away. Eat in breakfasts and light lunches on communal wooden benches and only a very short walk to the coast.
Also Harbour Inn right on seafront near the Cobb.
Hix Oyster House for fish lovers - expensive but a real treat.
River Cottage Canteen in Axminster.
Lots more good places to choose from in Lyme including take away fresh fish and chips.
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Uprising
Coombe StreetTHE TOWN MILL BAKERY, Coombe Street, Lyme Regis
Delicious coffee, sourdough bread and cakes to take away. Eat in breakfasts and light lunches on communal wooden benches and only a very short walk to the coast.
Also Harbour Inn right on seafront near the Cobb.
Hix Oyster House for fish lovers - expensive but a real treat.
River Cottage Canteen in Axminster.
Lots more good places to choose from in Lyme including take away fresh fish and chips.
Amazing location right on the seafront. Great fresh food and small selection of goodies to take home.
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Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach RoadAmazing location right on the seafront. Great fresh food and small selection of goodies to take home.
Great location on seafront near the Cobb with some seating outside on the beach. Drinks, snacks and local meals freshly cooked daily. Look out for daily specials board. See listings for live music nights and discos.
Large car park by the Cobb right on seafront - two minutes walk - or park other side of town and walk down.
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Harbour Inn Lyme Regis
23 Marine ParadeGreat location on seafront near the Cobb with some seating outside on the beach. Drinks, snacks and local meals freshly cooked daily. Look out for daily specials board. See listings for live music nights and discos.
Large car park by the Cobb right on seafront - two minutes walk - or park other side of town and walk down.
Arts & Culture
Art exhibitions from local artists and invited guest artists. Also charming cafe and local beer brewery on this site.
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The Town Mill
Mill LaneArt exhibitions from local artists and invited guest artists. Also charming cafe and local beer brewery on this site.
Essentials
THIS CENTRE HAS NOW CLOSED. See online to find out all about Lyme Regis fossil tours, history tours, walks and the many nearby attractions. You can also book tickets for Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis at the box office or online.
Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre
Church StreetTHIS CENTRE HAS NOW CLOSED. See online to find out all about Lyme Regis fossil tours, history tours, walks and the many nearby attractions. You can also book tickets for Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis at the box office or online.
Local post office, shop and petrol station. Newspapers, fresh bread, cash and all essential groceries. Local meat and veg. Ten minute walk from Little Roost through lovely woodland glen or under 5 minute drive . Very near village pub, Talbot Arms.
Uplyme Filling Station
Lyme RoadLocal post office, shop and petrol station. Newspapers, fresh bread, cash and all essential groceries. Local meat and veg. Ten minute walk from Little Roost through lovely woodland glen or under 5 minute drive . Very near village pub, Talbot Arms.
Drinks & Nightlife
Right on the seafront. Bar, cocktails, light food and good music. Sit on the balcony and gaze out to sea... Also great to hang out with newspapers over breakfast . Lunches and light snacks (great nachos) also served. See listings for occasional live music and dance.
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Swim
Marine ParadeRight on the seafront. Bar, cocktails, light food and good music. Sit on the balcony and gaze out to sea... Also great to hang out with newspapers over breakfast . Lunches and light snacks (great nachos) also served. See listings for occasional live music and dance.
Sightseeing
The iconic Cobb wall is an historic stone pier that stretches out to sea to protect the harbour at Lyme Regis. It famously features in Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' and was a memorable feature of John Fowles' novel 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' and the film adaptation (1981) featuring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons.
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The Cobb
The iconic Cobb wall is an historic stone pier that stretches out to sea to protect the harbour at Lyme Regis. It famously features in Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' and was a memorable feature of John Fowles' novel 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' and the film adaptation (1981) featuring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons.
Entertainment & Activities
See online Marine Theatre Lyme Regis for information and tickets. Regular live shows, comedy, drama and live music throughout the year. Occasional film screenings in the theatre. See listings
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Marine Theatre
Church StreetSee online Marine Theatre Lyme Regis for information and tickets. Regular live shows, comedy, drama and live music throughout the year. Occasional film screenings in the theatre. See listings