Lyme Regis is set on the Jurassic Coast, famous for its fossils and a World Heritage Site. Literary connections do not stop with Thomas Hardy. and Breakfasts, Max Gate was the home of author Thomas Hardy from 1885 until his death in 1928. Despite the name, we do not know for certain if Fiddleford was the local manor house, or simply part of the Sturminster Newton estates owned by Glastonbury Abbey. The coastline is simply stunning. Restricted opening times and entrance charges apply. Abbotsbury, The Cerne Abbas Giant is an ancient chalk hill figure which is visible for miles around. 5621230. Sleeps 5, The Ilchester Arms Hotel is a charming 16th Century coaching inn that has been tastefully decorated to be stylish and comfortable without loosing the character of its heritage. Connect with us on Facebook. Local delicacies: Apple cake, cream teas '); newpoints[6] = new Array(50.7249, -2.93577, icon1, 'Lyme Regis', 'Lyme Regis
Welcome to Lyme Regis, the 'Pearl of Dorset', situated at the heart of the world famous Jurassic Coast.
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Maiden Castle is the largest Iron Age hill fort in Europe and covers an area of 47 acres.
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Dorchester is a historic market town with its roots in Roman times; however it is most famously associated with Thomas Hardy.
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White horse and hill figures are among the most interesting features of the chalk downlands in southern England.
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In March 1834 six English farm labourers were sentenced to 7 years transportation to a penal colony in Australia - for being in a trade union...
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