The small historic fishing port lies within Lyme Bay on the border of Dorset and Devon and is noted for its cliffs, beaches and the fossils that can be found there.
Lyme Regis also has several interesting literary connections.
The harbor wall or 'The Cobb' features in Jane Austen's novel Persuasion as well as the novel and film adaptation of The French Lieutenant's Women by local writer John Fowles.
From there, you can carry out an informative Thomas Hardy literary walk. Hardy spent a lot of time in the town and consequently Lyme Regis inspired a significant amount of his work.
Most recently, Tracy Chevalier's novel Remarkable Creatures was set in this charming place.
"A very strange stranger it must be who does not see charm in the immediate environs of Lyme to make him wish to know it better." - Persuasion
Walking around Lyme Regis is simply lovely. The local people are friendly and welcoming and there is no shortage of independent shops and cafes to keep you busy. Particularly if you like books or antiques.
The pubs are the sort who welcome dogs and have a warm fire to greet you after a day strolling along the coastline searching for fossils.
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| The bay with many interesting rocks and fossils further down. |
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| Yummy fudge-making. There were many samples to try and sea-salt fudge is a new favorite. |
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| Further down the bay. |
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| Central part of the village with mostly independent shops. |
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Lyme Regis
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