Leisure Amenities

Lyme Regis has a wide range of leisure amenities on offer, all within easy access of each other, a selection of these are detailed below.

Reopened to the public after extensive stabilisation and landscaping works resulting in the further enhancement of these superbly situated seafront gardens overlooking the famous Cobb and harbour.

Improved pedestrian access from Marine Parade, new areas of planting, more paths (including a woodland walk), new lighting and a completely redesigned mini golf course await the visitor.

A traditional seaside theatre, overlooking Gun Cliff Walk, with dramatic coastal views from the auditorium and a licensed bar. A year-round varied programme of entertainment- drama, music, dancing, antiques & craft fairs, Wedding receptions and private functions. Programme and booking details:

Box Office: 01297 442138
Office: 01297 442394
Fax: 01297 444274
E-mail: admin@marinetheatre.com
Web: www.marinetheatre.com

This attractive vantage point over the western end of Marine Parade has been substantially redesigned and landscaped to provide a new paved seating area with spectacular views of the beach, Cobb and harbour.

New planting will emphasise the Mediterranean ambience of this favoured area of the seafront.

An ideal wedding venue in a unique setting.

The Guildhall has spectacular coastal views to Golden Cap- marvellous for wedding photographs! Its history dates back to the Stuart period, the main chamber with its curved ceiling and Coat of Arms was formerly the local court. Available throughout the year.

For a brochure
Tel: 01297 445175 or Fax: 01297 443773

This award winning museum in Bridge Street, next to the Guildhall, is packed with exhibits in a series of galleries.

There are displays on Lyme Regis as a port plus shipwrecks and lifesaving.

The early history section ranges from prehistoric times to 1700, and includes information on the siege of 1644 and Monmouth's landing in 1685.

The geology gallery illustrates the role Mary Anning played in the early development of geology as a science, with displays of local fossil finds.

The literary gallery details the links with famous writers such as Henry Fielding, Jane Austen and John Fowles.

For more details tel: 01297 443370 or
E-mail: info@lymeregismuseum.co.uk
www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk.

The Town Mill, dating originally from the 14th century, was fully restored as a working watermill in the late 1990s and was formally opened to the public by John Fowles in 2001, when grain was milled again for the first time in 75 years. Regular demonstrations of milling continue to be scheduled for visitors to the Mill.

In addition to the Mill and gift shop there are two art galleries, which house a number of different exhibitions during the year, an arts and crafts studio, pottery, frame-maker, restaurant and 17th century walled garden.

Last year the Town Mill Path was opened which incorporated a new rustic style bridge over the river. This attractive woodland walk links the town, via Broad Street car park, with the Town Mill and historic Coombe Street.

For details check the website
www.townmill.org.uk, Tel: 01297 443579 or E-mail info@townmill.org.uk.

The Cart Road has been extended to the Cobb to form a new wide seafront promenade which has proved very popular with both residents and visitors. The newly replenished beach is only slightly below the level of the Cart Road itself which creates an impression of space and improved daccessibility.

There is a continental feel now to strolling along the new seafront which is more noticeable, as you draw nearer to the Cobb, with many establishments offering al fresco areas overlookig the beach and tempting the weary visitor to sit and enjoy the view whilst sampling the refreshments.

Walking from Cobb Gate towards the Cobb either on Marine Parade or the Cart Road you cannot fail to notice the much bigger shingle beach retained between two new jetties. The beach huts located on the Cart Road from April to September are now slightly westward of their previous position to gain the benefit of the wider seafront. Council owned huts are available for daily or weekly hire, tel 01297 445175.

Front Beach, as the main sandy beach popular with families for bathing, is also bigger than before and sheltered between large rocks and a new jetty.