Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Because it&#8217;s glorious? Georgian streets and old alleyways, loads of independent shops and eateries, excellent local schools, an ancient harbour (and even more ancient fossils) are all there for the taking in this seaside town on Dorset’s spectacular Jurassic Coast. Jane Austen was a visitor and her novel <em>Persuasion</em> was inspired by the town. If it was good enough for her… </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="997" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lyme-bay-cafe-357528440_1633786627131310_4956409444606948217_n.jpg" alt="Lyme Bay Cafe &amp; Bar" class="wp-image-87626" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lyme-bay-cafe-357528440_1633786627131310_4956409444606948217_n.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lyme-bay-cafe-357528440_1633786627131310_4956409444606948217_n-800x532.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lyme-bay-cafe-357528440_1633786627131310_4956409444606948217_n-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lyme-bay-cafe-357528440_1633786627131310_4956409444606948217_n-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lyme-bay-cafe-357528440_1633786627131310_4956409444606948217_n-768x510.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/00-lyme-bay-cafe-357528440_1633786627131310_4956409444606948217_n-790x525.jpg 790w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lyme Bay Café &amp; Bar</figcaption></figure>



<p>There are masses of places to scoff and quaff. <a aria-label="SWIM  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.weswim.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SWIM </a>restaurant and cocktail bar is right on the seafront. There are communal benches at the bakery café <a aria-label="Town Mill Bakery. (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.townmillbakery.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Town Mill Bakery</a>. For all-day dining on the edge of the beach check out <a href="https://www.thelymebay.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Lyme Bay Café &amp; Bar</a> (great terrace overlooking the harbour and live music downstairs), <a aria-label="The Pilot Boat (opens in a new tab)" href="https://thepilotboat.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pilot Boat</a> and the <a href="https://rockpointinn.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rock Point Inn.</a> There is cut-above dining at <a href="https://www.tomslymeregis.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom&#8217;s</a>; pulled sarnies and speciality doughnuts at <a href="https://www.thewholehog.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Whole Hog</a>; terrific tapas at the <a href="https://www.strawberry-tree.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Strawberry Tree</a>; Modern British (especially fish and seafood) at <a href="https://www.themillside.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Millside</a>; and more fish and seafood at Mitch Tonk&#8217;s <a href="https://therockfish.co.uk/pages/lyme-regis-seafood-restaurant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rockfish</a>. Plus, of course, there&#8217;s always chips on the beach (mind those seagulls don&#8217;t get &#8217;em though). Boutique hotel and restaurant <a href="https://www.hotelalexandra.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alexandra Hotel</a> is on the cliff top. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



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<p>Aside from shops selling fossils, you mean? Well, you will find gifts and contemporary homeware at <a aria-label="Ryder &amp; Hope (opens in a new tab)" href="https://ryderandhope.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ryder &amp; Hope</a>; books, maps and more at the independent <a href="https://www.lymebookshop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lyme Regis Bookshop</a>; the <a href="https://seriouslygoodwineco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seriously Good Wine Company</a> does what is says on the bottle; an old-fashioned hardware store <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Arthur-Fordham-Co-100070203950148/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fordham&#8217;s</a>; and good local butchers and fishmongers. There are galleries and designer-makers as well as a microbrewery and restaurants at <a href="https://www.townmill.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Town Mill</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>Work out in the 24/7 <a href="https://www.bhealthandfitness.co.uk/lyme-regis/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">B! Health &amp; Fitness</a> gym. Choose from an assortment of complementary practitioners, including <a href="https://www.lymebaytherapies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lyme Bay Therapies</a>. Practice yoga on an SUP (yes!) with <a href="https://www.samudra.life/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sumadra Life.</a> Then there&#8217;s the <a href="https://shorelinesauna.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wood-fired Shoreline sauna</a> on the beach – perfect after an early morning swim. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s lots to get involved with if you wish. Every kind of club and society – sports, music, crafts, town band &#8230; morris dancing – and community events throughout the year. These include the Great Duck Race, a Sausage &amp; Cider Festival, Regatta and Carnival Week, and the Lyme Lunge fancy dress dip in the sea on New Year&#8217;s Day. Brrrr.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS<strong> </strong></h2>



<p>The stunningly beautiful World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast is at your disposal. Need we say more? The South West Coast Path, the Wessex Ridgeway, and the Liberty Trail all pass through the town. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1137" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/07/00-marine-theatre-271975866_4587161411331627_3400746338306607175_n_Fotor.jpg" alt="Marine Theatre Lyme Regis" class="wp-image-73383" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/07/00-marine-theatre-271975866_4587161411331627_3400746338306607175_n_Fotor.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/07/00-marine-theatre-271975866_4587161411331627_3400746338306607175_n_Fotor-800x606.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/07/00-marine-theatre-271975866_4587161411331627_3400746338306607175_n_Fotor-1000x758.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/07/00-marine-theatre-271975866_4587161411331627_3400746338306607175_n_Fotor-400x303.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/07/00-marine-theatre-271975866_4587161411331627_3400746338306607175_n_Fotor-768x582.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/07/00-marine-theatre-271975866_4587161411331627_3400746338306607175_n_Fotor-693x525.jpg 693w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Marine Theatre</figcaption></figure>



<p>The <a href="https://www.marinetheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marine Theatre</a>, right on the seafront, puts on an eclectic programme of films, live music and comedy – some of it outdoors. There are all sorts of festivals throughout the year, including the Lyme Regis Folk weekend, Lyme Regis Jazz and Blues weekend, Guitars on the Beach and the Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Picturesque properties in the old part of town will cost you. Last year the average house price was £566,287, with detached houses selling for an average of £744,497, terraced for £392,125. and flats for £241,600&nbsp;– that&#8217;s around 14% up on the year before.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-lyme-regis.jpg" alt="house for sale in Lyme Regis dorset" class="wp-image-112601" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-lyme-regis.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-lyme-regis-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-lyme-regis-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-lyme-regis-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-lyme-regis-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.stags.co.uk/properties/20927150/sales" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stunning modern pad with eco creds</a>, is open to offers over £1.45m.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.uplymepreschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Uplyme Pre-School</a> is Ofsted rated Good.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>State secondary the <a href="https://woodroffeschool.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woodroffe School</a> in Lyme is rated Good by Ofsted, while high-achieving <a href="https://www.colytongrammar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Colyton Grammer</a>, just seven miles away, is Outstanding. Independent Perrott Hill Prep is about 13 miles north, just outside Crewkerne. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Since the film <em>Ammonite,</em> not quite the secret it once was, but famous fossil hunter Mary Anning found her first fossil – an ichthyosaurus – here, when she was just 12. Timothée Chalamet rode into town to film <em>Wonka</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Five miles to Axminster for a train to London Waterloo, which takes 3 hrs 14 mins. </p>



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