Breathtaking scenery and a special mystique, making it a sparkling resort for all seasons. Its historic Cobb and harbour are iconic features, set against moody blue cliffs yielding fossilised evidence of life on earth millions of years ago.

An ancient town featured in the Domesday Book, Lyme Regis is home to a number of historical landmarks and educational attractions. The picturesque and tranquil Lyme Regis is a great place to discover a lot you didn’t know about the UK's heritage.

Whatever your age and whatever the time of year, you can be sure to find something to delight and entertain you. Lyme Regis has it all - the perfect family resort, the home of palaeontology, a world-class creative and cultural community, a bustling harbour, gastronomic delights, an array of shops, a calendar full of events, and plenty for the active.

The South West Coast Path National Trail is rated as one of the top walks to be found anywhere in the world by Lonely Planet and voted Britain’s best walking route by the readers of Walk magazine.

Where else can you walk along 630 miles of such superb coastline? The heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery along the way are truly inspirational and every day walking it brings stunning new experiences.Whether you’re looking for an afternoon stroll to take you to a beauty spot, or to embark on the challenge of hiking the entire route from Somerset's Minehead on the edge of Exmoor around to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset, or something in between, you’ve come to the right place. On the website you’ll find all the information you need to plan your trip.

Opened in 2012, Roly’s Fudge in Lyme Regis has quickly become a local favourite, with a warm welcoming atmosphere and, of course, the beautiful Roly’s aroma. Try the Sea Salt Fudge, Fudge Ammonites or the fantastic Fudge-a-Saurus!

The Jurassic Coast covers 95 miles of stunning coastline of Dorset and East Devon, with the rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history, dating from the early Jurassic period making it easy to find a wide range of spectacular fossils.

Due to cliff erosion, fossil deposits can still be found in large numbers on the beaches of the Charmouth, Lyme Regis, Portland and the world heritage site, including: ichthyosaurs, giant marine reptiles, bones from dinosaurs intricate crinoids and ammonites.

In the shop there are a large selection of fossils for sale along with crystals and gem stones, carvings and many other collectable and gifts. You can also purchase casts which have been reproduced from originals, all are prepared in the workshop at the rear of the shop. You can also hire fossiling hammers to aid your hunting and if you are lucky enough to find a good sample we will prepare it for you.

Matt Toms - Skipper 
Is from a long bloodline of fisherman who have been fishing in the bay for over 200 years [That's local knowledge!].

Fred - Crew
An experienced fisherman local to to the west bay area, is there to help steer the ship, gut fish, teach novices and look pretty.

1hr mackerel fishing for all the family done the traditional way with purpose made hand lines for every one .3hr sea fishing trips for the whole family and those wishing to try and catch something in addition to mackerel. 6hr sea fishing trips are for those family members with more reliable sea legs and regular anglers. 8hr sea fishing trips are available for salty sea dogs and those wishing to have the maximum opportunity to catch a whopper! Help and guidance is available to every one who comes aboard from complete beginners to the more experienced.

Contemporary British Art, Furniture & Craft Gallery.Licensed Café. Live Evening Events.

Sladers Yard is one of the most ambitious private art galleries in the South West, showing contemporary British art, handmade furniture and designer craft. A consistently high quality changing programme of selling exhibitions by contemporary British artists and craftspeople.  Between their exhibitions they represent artists, often hold their paintings in stock and where appropriate take and orchestrate commissions.

Whilst the Club is the oldest golf club in Dorset being founded in 1891, its modern facilities and contemporary attitude make it very much part of the 21st Century.  Located on the stunning Jurassic coastline, the views stretch across Lyme Bay and along the Chesil Beach to Portland. Our 6213 yard, cliff top links style golf course, is a challenging but fair test for all levels of golfer.  Renowned for its friendliness, the Club offers an excellent restaurant, lounge and spikes bar, as well as a Driving Range and Putting Green.

The Snorkel Trail in the mild, shallow waters of Kimmeridge Bay, leads the snorkeller through a variety of seabed habitats, including sandy seabed, rocky reef and Japanese seaweed garden.

The 5 buoys that mark the trail are attached to the seabed and each reveals a different type of habitat with different marine creatures and colourful seaweeds to look out for. However the trail is only in place from May to September each year.

Benedictine Monks established St Peter’s Monastery at Abbotsbury in the 1040s. They built the Tithe Barn at the centre of the farm in the 1390′s. The monastery was destroyed in 1539 during the dissolution. Some of the ruins can be seen around St. Nicholas’ Church in the village.

This is a great place for the young family looking for things to do in Dorset, considered one of the best Children’s Farms in Dorset, there are fun things to do every day.Children can cuddle the guinea pigs, ride the ponies, race the tractors, play in the large undercover play area, jump around on our new bouncy castle (don’t forget your socks!) and bottle feed the lambs. The lambs also have a midday race around a track, after the race the children are invited to take a lamb for a warm down walk on a lead. The family cafe offers local Dorset produce cooked on site and the gift shop has a charming range of gifts.

Probably one of the best gardens of its type in the world. Winner of silver medal at Chelsea and silver gilt at Hampton Court Show. Magnificent Victorian walled garden set in 20 acres of woodland valley. The unique micro climate enables rare and exotic species from all over the world to thrive here. Children's adventure play area. Nature trail. Sunken gardens with golden pheasants. Superb colonial style teahouse with veranda overlooking the sunken garden. Plant centre selling high quality plants, charming gift shop and free parking, outstanding views of the newly designated World Heritage Coast from the top of the Sir Simon Hornby Magnolia Walk. 

Enjoy a fun-filled, fascinating day out for all the family at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre in Wareham.
 
The 65-acre park is home to the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ and ‘Monkey Business’, and provides sanctuary for rescued and endangered primates from around the world.

Some are now part of international breeding programmes for endangered species including Europe’s official orang-utan crèche!
 
 

Studland was the inspiration for Toytown in Enid Blyton's Noddy. Vast area of sandy beaches and heathland. A glorious slice of natural coastline in Purbeck featuring a four mile stretch of golden, sandy beach, with gently shelving bathing waters and views of Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight. Ideal for water sports. Designated trails through the sand dunes and woodlands, allow for exploration and spotting of deer, insects and bird life as well as a wealth of wild flowers.