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Major city · United Kingdom

Lyme Regis

Stay 1–2 nights: the Cobb, the fossil beach and the Town Mill fill a day, and the town is small enough to walk end to end in 20 minutes.

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Lyme Regis is a small Dorset seaside town on the Jurassic Coast, built around a harbour wall called the Cobb and a beach where fossils wash out of the cliffs. It has no train station: you arrive by bus from Axminster, about 5.5 miles away. One night covers the town; two nights let you walk the coast path or hunt fossils properly. Most visitors come May to September, and the town is quiet outside school holidays.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Jun, Sep
avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices), winter (many places shut)
Airports
BRS · EXT · LHR
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lyme Regis111 ▾
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Lyme Regis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) (2026 estimate, check)
  • BeerPint of beer in a pub£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) (2026 estimate, check)
  • Museum or sight ticketDinosaurland Fossil Museum, adult£5 (≈ US$7)
  • Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
  • Mid-range bedB&B or pub double room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
  • High-end bedB&B or pub double room, a night, per room£220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £60 (≈ US$80) · Mid £110 (≈ US$150) · High £200 (≈ US$300)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

The Cobb harbour wallJurassic Coast fossils and Mary AnningLyme Bay crabJane Austen and John Fowles connections
Airports
BRS Bristol (Nearest larger airport; drive time check.) · EXT Exeter (Small airport with limited routes; drive time check.) · LHR London Heathrow (Rail to Axminster then bus; total time check.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jun (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Lyme Regis: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

6°C (43°F)

13 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk. The centre, the beach and the Cobb are within 20 minutes on foot, though the streets are steep in places. A town bus runs on some routes; check locally. Buses X51 and X53 run from Axminster station; the X51 continues to Dorchester and the X53 to Weymouth, and both serve Lyme Regis — check the current timetable and stops before you travel. Driving in and parking out of season is easier than in August.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Charmouth

go

Door to door: About 40–60 min on foot (check)

South West Coast Path west, or bus X53

Fossil beach and a gentler walk than the Lyme cliffs.

Weymouth

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min (check)

Bus X53 along the coast

Sand beach and a bigger town; check the bus timetable first.

Isle of Portland

caution

Door to door: 2–2.5 h (check)

Bus X53 to Weymouth, then local bus

Long for a day; better as an overnight.

Sherborne

caution

Door to door: About 2 h (check)

Bus to Axminster, then train

Abbey and two castles; plan around the rail timetable.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Seafront and Marine Parade

Steps from the beach and the Cobb; the priciest and noisiest in summer.

Town centre (Broad Street, Coombe Street)

Pubs, bakery and museum within a 5-minute walk; still close to the water.

Pound Street and Woodmead Road

Slightly uphill, quieter, often cheaper; 10–15 minutes downhill to the front.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£60–90 (≈ US$80–120) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
Mid
£90–150 (≈ US$120–200) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
High
£150 (≈ US$200)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B or pub double room1 × 2 nights × £130£260
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £110£440
Bus Axminster station ↔ Lyme Regis, both ways2 × £12 · 2026 estimate, check£24
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum entry, adult2 × £5£10
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 · 2026 estimate, check£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£75
Trip total≈ £207 per person per day, bed included£829≈ US$1,200

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Lyme Regis excluded. Figures are estimates — check before booking. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) (2026 estimate, check)
Fish and chips£10–16 (≈ US$14–25) (2026 estimate, check)
Crab salad or seafood main£14–24 (≈ US$19–35) (2026 estimate, check)
Pint of beer in a pub£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) (2026 estimate, check)
Taxi Axminster station → Lyme Regis£18–25 (≈ US$25–35) (2026 estimate, check)
Bus Axminster station → Lyme Regis£5–7 (≈ US$7–10) return (2026 estimate, check)
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, adult£5 (≈ US$7)
Lyme Regis Museum entrycheck£5–8 (≈ US$7–11)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A small town with the usual low-level risk of any UK seaside resort (check local advice). The real hazards are the sea and the cliffs: the beach shelves steeply, the water is cold, and lifeguard cover is seasonal — check before you swim. Check tide times before walking the beach and keep clear of the cliff base, especially after rain.
  • The nearest train station is Axminster, about 5.5 miles away: you still need a bus or taxi.
  • The beach shelves steeply and the water is cold; there is no lifeguard cover year-round.
  • Fossil hunting under the cliffs is dangerous after rain: check tide times and never stand below overhangs.
  • Many restaurants and guesthouses close or cut hours from November to February.

Emergency numbers

NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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Emergency

  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in town; the US embassy is in London (check the address). Consular help for most countries is in London.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Axminster station → Lyme Regis, bus: about £5–7 (≈ US$7–10) return, 25–30 min (2026 estimate, check)
  • Axminster station → Lyme Regis, taxi: £18–25 (≈ US$25–35) (2026 estimate, check)
  • Town centre → the Cobb on foot: 10–15 min, steep in places

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  • Excuse me / Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry
  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Please — Please
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?

Tipping: 10–12.5% in restaurants if no service charge is added; not expected in pubs.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lyme Regis. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices), winter (many places shut) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for BRS and EXT: last bus from Axminster field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: the Cobb, the seafront and Marine Parade, Coombe Street and the museum, the Town Mill.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (the Cobb, Town Mill, Lyme Regis Museum, Dinosaurland) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Tide and cliff-safety fixtures so fossil-hunting days can go green.

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