South West England / Dorset

Lyme Regis Beach

Beach Type

Pebble•Sandy

Activities

Fishing

•Surfing

•Kayaking

•Swimming And Bathing

•Kids Play Area

•Wind Surfing

•Water Skiing

•Sailing

Dog Friendly

Dogs not allowed on the beach from 1st April to 31st October. 1st November to 31st March dogs must be on leads.

This charming mix of sand, shingle, and harbour frontage perfectly captures the essence of a traditional English seaside resort while maintaining its status as Britain's fossil hunting capital. The main beach offers safe family bathing with lifeguard supervision, while the famous Cobb harbour wall provides sheltered swimming and stunning views immortalized in Jane Austen's 'Persuasion.' With the excellent Lyme Regis Museum, fossil shops, and guided beach walks available year-round, this beach seamlessly blends literary heritage, geological wonder, and old-fashioned seaside charm.

Nearby places to eat and drink

Lyme Regis has a great selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants for you to choose from. Here are a few of our favourites:

Cobb Arms: This historic pub is located near the famous Cobb harbour and serves up delicious pub grub and local ales. It also has a lovely outdoor seating area with views of the harbour.

Bobby Gelato: If you're looking for a sweet treat, Bobby Gelato is the place to go. They serve up delicious homemade gelato in a variety of flavours.

Beach House Cafe: This family-run cafe is located right on the beach and serves up breakfast, lunch and snacks. It also has a lovely outdoor seating area where you can enjoy views of the sea.

Harbour Inn: This traditional pub is located on the harbour and serves up a range of pub classics and local seafood dishes. It also has a great selection of real ales and ciders.

Location

Address

Lyme Regis , DT7 3JF

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Parking

NCP Lyme Regis Pitthouse

Broad St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QT

Monmouth Beach Car Park

Lyme Regis DT7 3JN

Nearby Towns

Lyme Regis

Nestled on the stunning Jurassic Coast of southern England, a charming seaside town with picturesque beaches, fossil hunting, quaint cobblestone streets and traditional architecture

Nearby beaches

Sandy Beach

Small sandy cove offering intimate rock pooling and peaceful fossil hunting away from the crowds.

Monmouth Beach

Quieter fossil hunting paradise with access to the unique jungle-like wilderness of the Undercliff.

Charmouth Beach

Britain's premier fossil hunting destination where Jurassic treasures wash up on golden shores.