Lyme Regis Special Interest Excursions

Abbotsbury

Abbotsbury Swannery and Gardens

Abbotsbury with its world famous Swannery and a grade on listed Sub Tropical Garden with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast offers a unique and exciting expe. More information.

approx  time from port
40 minutes
Charmouth

Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

The Centre provides a large and varied programme of fossil events and activities which run all year round including fossil hunting walks, fossil roadshows, ammonite slice polishing and fossil mould making sessions. More information

approx  time from port
15 minutes
Dorchester

Dorchester

Dorchester is Dorset’s county town and offers varied shopping and a popular weekly market, with Prince Charles's internationally renowned Poundbury which can be found on the western side of the town. The celebrated literary author, Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), spent many years of his life in Dorchester and the surrounding area - his fictional 'Wessex' - and his legacy remains in the region today.

approx  time from port
40 minutes
Seaton Tramway

Seaton Tramway

The trams run every day throughout the season. You can start your journey at Seaton and ride inland to Colyton, one of Devon’s hidden jewels. Or start at Colyton and arrive at Seaton, the gateway to the Jurassic Coast.

approx  time from port
15 minutes
Sherborne

Sherborne

Sherborne is a beautiful, fascinating town nestled in green valleys and wooded hills. There are many fine art and antique shops as well as a variety of individually owned shops and boutiques to browse around. The town has a wealth of history and is renowned for its ancient Abbey Church, famous schools, 15th century almshouse and two castles, one built by Sir Walter Raleigh.

approx  time from port
1 hour 5 minutes

 

 

 

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