Area Info for Lyme Regis (Dorset)

Lyme Regis (Dorset, UK)

Lyme Regis is a historic seaside town located on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England. It is renowned for its rich geological history, picturesque harbour, and vibrant cultural scene. The town has a long-standing reputation as a centre for fossil hunting, attracting geologists and tourists alike who are eager to explore its famous cliffs and beaches.

Geography and Location

Situated on the English Channel, Lyme Regis is approximately 25 miles west of Dorchester and about 5 miles east of Bridport. The town is characterised by its steep, narrow streets and colourful harbour, which has been a focal point for fishing and leisure activities for centuries.

History

Lyme Regis has a history dating back to the medieval period, with its development closely linked to maritime trade and fishing. The town gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries as a fashionable seaside resort, attracting visitors seeking leisure and health benefits from sea air. The town's history is also marked by its connection to the famous fossil hunter Mary Anning, who made significant discoveries along the Jurassic Coast.

Geological Significance

The area around Lyme Regis is part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its geological importance. The cliffs and beaches expose layers of sedimentary rock that date back to the Jurassic period, making it a key location for fossil discovery. The town's fossil-rich beaches are popular with both amateur and professional palaeontologists.

Tourist Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Lyme Regis can enjoy its historic harbour, sandy beaches, and scenic walks along the coast. The town features several museums, including the Lyme Regis Museum, which showcases its geological and literary history. The Cobb, a historic harbour wall, is a notable landmark. The town also hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, celebrating its maritime and cultural heritage.

Economy and Local Industry

The local economy is primarily driven by tourism, with numerous shops, cafes, and accommodation options catering to visitors. Fishing remains an important industry, and the town's natural beauty continues to attract artists and writers.

Transport

Lyme Regis is accessible by road, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway station is in Axminster, approximately 15 miles away, providing rail links to Exeter and London. The town's harbour also supports boat trips and fishing excursions.

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School
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Lyme Regis	0.00 miles
Kings Way, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DY
The Woodroffe School	0.68 miles
Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LX
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy	1.13 miles
Pound Lane, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Devon, DT7 3TT
Charmouth Primary School	1.51 miles
Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6LR
Musbury Primary School	4.34 miles
Church Hill, Musbury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 8BB
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster	4.41 miles
Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BE
Axminster Community Primary Academy	4.51 miles
Stoney Lane, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BU
The Axe Valley Community College	4.64 miles
Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA
Hawkchurch Church of England School	4.83 miles
Hawkchurch, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5XD
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy	5.13 miles
Marshwood, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QA
Kilmington Primary School	5.38 miles
School Lane, Kilmington, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7RG
All Saints Church of England Primary School	5.78 miles
All Saints, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7LX
Colyton Grammar School	6.06 miles
Whitwell Lane, Colyford, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN
Colyton Primary School	6.18 miles
The Butts, West Street, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6NU
Seaton Primary School	6.25 miles
Valley View, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2HF
Shute Community Primary School	6.28 miles
Haddon Road, Shute, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7QR

Clinic
Lyme NHS Clinical Services	0.59 miles
Lyme Community Care Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Axminster	4.67 miles
The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX
Seaton Hospital	6.15 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Bracken House (Community & Choose & Book)	10.12 miles
Crewkerne Rd, Crewkerne Road, Crewkerne, TA20 1YA
Chard Dental Access Centre	10.89 miles
21 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Somerset Primary Healthcare	10.89 miles
Lentells Limited, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Honiton	12.23 miles
121 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LS
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Sidmouth	13.79 miles
Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9YL
Community Services (Charter House)	18.51 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)	18.51 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Bupa Home Healthcare - Somerset Community Copd Service	18.91 miles
Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8HR
South Somerset Camhs	19.55 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan	19.55 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Magnolia	19.58 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court	19.58 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Fiveways Resource Centre	19.81 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB

GP
The Lyme Bay Practice	0.33 miles
Kent House Health Centre, Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HT
LYME REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE	0.59 miles
Lyme Regis Medical Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
The Charmouth Medical Practice	1.47 miles
Littlehurst Surgery, The Street, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6PE
Axminster Medical Practice	4.61 miles
St Thomas Court, Church Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AG
Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice	5.97 miles
Grove Hill, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6ET
Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice	6.24 miles
148 Harepath Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2DU
Townsend House Medical Practice	6.27 miles
49 Harepath Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2RY
Walrond Medical Centre	7.25 miles
Fore Street, Beer, Devon, EX12 3EE
Bridport Medical Centre	7.25 miles
West Allington, BRIDPORT, Dorset, DT6 5BN
Tawstock Medical Centre	9.72 miles
St Mary`s Crescent, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2DZ
Springmead Surgery	9.85 miles
Summerfields Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2EW
Essex House Medical Centre	10.05 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Tunnel Road Surgery Beaminster	10.13 miles
Tunnel Road Surgery, 24 Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3AB
Barton House Practice	10.23 miles
Barton House, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3EQ
Honiton Surgery	12.02 miles
Honiton Surgery (Ward partnership), Marlpits Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2NY
The Surgery. Marlpits Road. Honiton	12.02 miles
The Surgery (Seamark Practice), Marlpits Road, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2NY

Hospital
Axminster Community Hospital	4.70 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Seaton Hospital	6.15 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Bridport Community Hospital	7.21 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital	7.21 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Chard Community Hospital	10.15 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Honiton Hospital	11.97 miles
Marlpits Road, Honiton, EX14 2DE
Crewkerne Community Hospital	12.03 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Sidmouth Hospital	13.75 miles
All Saints Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8EN
Ottery St Mary Hospital	15.73 miles
Keegan Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DN
South Petherton Community Hospital	16.52 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Budleigh Salterton Hospital	18.22 miles
East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HF
Yeovil District Hospital	19.87 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Forston Clinic	21.07 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Musgrove Park Hospital	21.20 miles
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Dorset County Hospital	21.30 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Westhaven Hospital	21.36 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE

Pharmacy
Boots	0.25 miles
45 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF
Lloydspharmacy	0.59 miles
The Pharmacy, Lyme Regis Comm Care Ctr, Uplyme Road, DT7 3LS
The Pharmacy	1.59 miles
Charmouth Pharmacy, The Street, Charmouth, Nr. Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PX
Morton's Pharmacy	4.67 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AN
Boots	4.68 miles
Trinity Square, Axminster, EX13 5AP
Ac Coates Appliance Pharmacy	5.07 miles
2 Greenpark Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX13 3PJ
Colyton Pharmacy Ltd	6.03 miles
Market Place, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6JS
Tesco Stores Limited	6.14 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Holiday Park, Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2PB
Lloydspharmacy	6.24 miles
Seaton & Colyton Med Prac, 148 Harepath Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2DU
Lloydspharmacy	6.27 miles
43 Queen Street, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2RB
Lloydspharmacy	7.25 miles
Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BN
Beer Pharmacy	7.30 miles
Fore Street, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3JJ
Boots	7.66 miles
3 - 5 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QJ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy	7.72 miles
24 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF
Lloydspharmacy	9.95 miles
Unit 1 Stringfellows Gall, Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ
Lloydspharmacy	10.05 miles
59 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA

Park
WEST DORSET	0.79 miles
DORSET AND EAST DEVON COAST	2.60 miles
TRINITY HILL	2.93 miles
AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS	3.15 miles
ROUSDON (Grade II Listed)	3.20 miles
COLYFORD COMMON	5.61 miles
SEATON MARSHES	5.79 miles
HOLYFORD WOODS	6.91 miles
ASKER'S MEADOW	7.81 miles
DOWNE HALL (Grade II Listed)	7.83 miles
FORDE ABBEY (Grade II* Listed)	7.90 miles
BOTHENHAMPTON NATURE RESERVE	8.10 miles
JELLYFIELDS, WALDITCH	8.30 miles
HORN PARK QUARRY	9.31 miles
WAYFORD MANOR (Grade II Listed)	9.56 miles
FARWAY	9.67 miles

Groceries
Tesco Lyme Regis (Express)	0.26 miles
40-41 Broad St, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QF
Co-op Lyme Regis	0.26 miles
Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF
Nisa Local	1.57 miles
The Street, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PP
SPAR Axminster	4.50 miles
Musbury Garage Ltd, Spar Marlborough Road, Devon, EX13 8AX
Co-op Axminster	4.59 miles
South Street, Axminster, EX13 5AD
Co-op Axminster	4.61 miles
Axminster, EX13 5PA
Tesco Axminster (Superstore)	4.75 miles
Shand Park, West St, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NG
Londis Kilmington Cross Services Ltd	5.54 miles
Kilmington, Axminster, EX13 7RB
Londis Woodfield Stores	6.02 miles
4/6 Primrose Way, Devon, EX12 2UR
Londis Woodfield Stores	6.02 miles
4/6 Primrose Way, Seaton, EX12 2UR
Tesco Seaton (Superstore)	6.04 miles
Harbour Rd, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2PB
SPAR Colyton	6.04 miles
Spar, The Folletts, Devon, EX24 6JR
Colyton Stores	6.05 miles
Pretoria House, Colyton Devon EX24 6JR
Co-op Seaton	6.17 miles
Underfleet, Seaton, EX12 2PQ
Co-op Seaton	6.25 miles
Seaton, EX12 2RU
Nisa J & J Wilson	7.47 miles
West Bay Holiday Park, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4HD

Airport
Exeter International Airport	20.99 miles
Bristol International Airport	46.48 miles

Bus Stop
Football Ground (N)	0.11 miles
Cloverdale Court (NW)	0.11 miles
Cloverdale Court (SE)	0.11 miles
Football Ground (S)	0.12 miles
Anning Road (N)	0.12 miles
Anning Road (S)	0.13 miles
King's Way (NW)	0.17 miles
King's Way (SE)	0.17 miles
Fairfield Park (W)	0.19 miles
Fairfield Park (E)	0.20 miles
Bottom of North Avenue (NW)	0.20 miles
Bottom of North Avenue (SE)	0.21 miles
Henrys Way (SW)	0.25 miles
Charmouth Close (SW)	0.26 miles
Co-op Store (SE)	0.26 miles
The Square (W)	0.28 miles

Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal	22.81 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing	22.82 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing	23.49 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing	23.52 miles
Topsham Ferry Landing	23.59 miles
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing	23.69 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing	23.74 miles
Teignmouth Ferry Landing	27.93 miles
Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing	28.16 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal	28.75 miles
Torquay - North Quay	31.95 miles
Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon	31.95 miles
Brixham Harbour Boarding Stage	34.15 miles
Brixham Ferry Landing	34.19 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal	41.15 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing	41.49 miles

Railway Station
Axminster Rail Station	4.68 miles
Honiton Rail Station	12.02 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station	12.09 miles
Feniton Rail Station	15.90 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station	16.30 miles
Chetnole Rail Station	18.40 miles
Whimple Rail Station	18.60 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station	19.49 miles
Yetminster Rail Station	19.49 miles
Thornford Rail Station	19.94 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station	20.43 miles
Upwey Rail Station	21.20 miles
Cranbrook Rail Station	21.34 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station	21.51 miles
Taunton Rail Station	21.66 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station	21.75 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (DT7 3D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	466
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)	0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)	0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)	0
High Risk (>3.3%)	0

10, WOODBERRY DOWN WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3QT	£830,000 2025-04-24 detached freehold
54, HENRYS WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BW	£370,000 2025-03-25 semidetached freehold
4, THE CLOSE LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3FE	£787,000 2024-11-21 detached freehold
31, WOODBERRY DOWN WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3QU	£515,000 2025-03-21 detached freehold
17, WOODBERRY DOWN WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3QU	£382,500 2025-03-13 terraced freehold
32, TALBOT ROAD LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BB	£480,000 2024-12-18 detached freehold
20, APPLEBEE WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3EE	£360,000 2024-05-31 semidetached (New) freehold
26, HENRYS WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BW	£144,000 2025-01-08 semidetached leasehold
5, SOUTH AVENUE LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3AP	£311,000 2025-01-03 semidetached freehold
RIVEN HEIGHTS, TIMBER HILL LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3HQ	£667,500 2024-12-12 detached freehold
1, TALBOT ROAD LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BA	£555,000 2024-11-21 detached freehold
10, CHARMOUTH CLOSE LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3DJ	£327,500 2024-11-20 semidetached freehold
5, OAK VIEW LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3FA	£1,100,000 2024-09-23 detached freehold
GLEANINGS, TIMBER HILL LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3HQ	£554,000 2024-11-08 detached freehold
2, DRAGONS HILL LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3HW	£545,000 2024-10-31 detached freehold
DALEBROOK, TALBOT ROAD LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BB	£567,500 2024-10-23 detached freehold
44, TALBOT ROAD LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BB	£565,000 2024-07-30 detached freehold
GLEN ANDRED (FLAT 4), COLWAY LANE LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3HE	£355,000 2024-07-30 flatmaisonette leasehold
45, QUEENS WALK LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BH	£260,000 2024-07-05 semidetached freehold
42, WOODBERRY DOWN WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3QT	£605,000 2024-05-24 detached freehold
9, OAK VIEW LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3FA	£750,000 2024-05-16 detached freehold
37, HENRYS WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BW	£368,000 2024-04-24 semidetached freehold
GLEN ANDRED (THE COACH HOUSE), COLWAY LANE LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3HE	£447,500 2024-03-08 flatmaisonette leasehold
2, QUEENS WALK LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BH	£182,500 2024-03-07 flatmaisonette leasehold
33, FAIRFIELD PARK LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3DS	£350,000 2024-02-22 semidetached freehold
49, HENRYS WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BW	£375,000 2024-02-02 terraced freehold
41, WOODBERRY DOWN WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3QU	£570,000 2023-12-06 detached freehold
16, HAYE CLOSE LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3NJ	£470,000 2023-11-30 detached freehold
Sold 2023-10-17	£483,333
43, WOODBERRY DOWN WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3QU	£575,000 2023-11-28 detached freehold
23, FAIRFIELD PARK LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3DS	£468,000 2023-08-28 semidetached freehold
SOLWAYS ORCHARD, LYME ROAD UPLYME LYME REGIS DEVON DT7 3TL	£850,000 2023-08-23 detached freehold
48, SUMMERHILL ROAD LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3DT	£324,850 2023-08-17 semidetached freehold
8, OAK VIEW LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3FA	£545,000 2023-07-26 detached freehold
8, ACORN CLOSE LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3FB	£244,000 2023-06-09 terraced freehold
4, MONMOUTH PARK LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3FJ	£725,000 2023-05-26 detached (New) freehold
3, MONMOUTH PARK LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3FJ	£695,000 2023-05-05 detached (New) freehold
9, MONMOUTH PARK LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3FJ	£949,950 2023-04-28 detached freehold
32, APPLEBEE WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3EE	£399,950 2023-04-28 terraced (New) freehold
6, HAYE CLOSE LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3NJ	£525,000 2023-04-20 detached freehold
BLUE HAZE, TIMBER HILL LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3HQ	£675,000 2023-04-04 detached freehold
37, WOODBERRY DOWN WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3QU	£725,000 2023-03-31 detached freehold
2, MONMOUTH PARK LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3FJ	£620,000 2023-03-29 detached (New) freehold
14, WOODBERRY DOWN WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3QT	£385,000 2023-03-03 detached freehold
34, QUEENS WALK LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BH	£220,000 2023-03-02 semidetached freehold
1, CHARMOUTH CLOSE LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3DJ	£400,000 2023-03-01 detached freehold
LYMCROFT, TALBOT ROAD LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BA	£575,000 2023-02-21 detached freehold
WESTLEIGH, TALBOT ROAD LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3BB	£370,000 2023-02-07 detached freehold
16, APPLEBEE WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3EE	£325,000 2023-01-24 semidetached (New) freehold
9, APPLEBEE WAY LYME REGIS DORSET DT7 3EE	£290,000 2023-01-20 terraced (New) freehold
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