Attractions in Lyme Regis

The Jursassic rocks of Lyme Regis have been famous for fossils since Mary Anning discovered the first Ichthyosaur in 1811. There are three main parts to Dinosaurland: The fossil museum, the guilded fossil hunting walks and the fossil shop.

Come to the beautiful UNESCO Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site and explore the 185 million years of earth history along 95 miles of spectacular coastline dating back to the dinosaur era.

The Lyme Regis Carnival & Regatta is one of Dorset's liveliest events of the year, playing host to thousands of spectators young and old! For one weekend a year, the seaside town becomes the spotlight of Dorset, and with loads to see and you, you'd be silly to miss out.

The home of Peco and the site has become one of the country's most important tourist attractions, Pecorama. The exhibition of model railways, the Beer Heights Light Railway and the extensive gardens are all there to inspire and enjoy.

The collections are unusually rich for a small museum. Lyme’s history is well represented by maritime and domestic objects, and illustrated by paintings, prints and photographs. The area is noted for its fossils, displayed in the geological galleries and the town's literary connections.

Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon's glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life.

A traditional seaside theatre overlooking the sea and Gun Cliff walk, with dramatic coastal views from the auditorium and licensed bar. The Marine Theatre is a fully licensed, multi-purpose venue allowing for seated shows, dancing, and cabaret.