Attractions Nearby Lyme Regis, Day Trips and Excursions

(Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, UK)

Being on the southern coast of England, the day trip possibilities for tourists based in Lyme Regis are almost endless, with many attractions and excursions being less than an hour away by car. Dorset, Devon and Somerset are all extremely beautiful parts of the country and do deserve to be explored properly.

At just 10 km / 6 miles to the north-west of Lyme Regis, the attractions of Axminster are just over ten minutes away by car and include the Axminster Museum, which celebrates the history of the town's remarkable carpet making industry.

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The town of Chard is close by and where the Forde Abbey and Gardens stand, while on the outskirts of Chard lies the Cricket St. Thomas Lakes and Gardens. This popular attraction is no longer accessible for children as it now has an age limit of 21 years old, although it still has train rides, a public house and Warner leisure hotel that incorporates the beautiful manor house made so famous by the BBC TV sitcom, To The Manor Born.

Close to both Lyme Regis and Chard are the towns of Crewkerne and Dorchester, the latter of which has strong connections to novelist and poet Thomas Hardy (1840 to 1928). Abbotsbury is especially near to Dorchester and is where you will find the acclaimed Abbotsbury Swannery, Subtropical Gardens, Children's Farm and Terracotta Warriors Museum.

Located approximately 51 km / 32 miles to the west of Lyme Regis, the university city of Exeter has excellent transport connections and historical attractions, such as its cathedral, medieval churches, guildhall, quayside, canal cruises and ancient underground passages. On the very outskirts of Exeter, the Crealy Great Adventure Park is another popular family attraction and makes for a great day out.

The rather appealing Weymouth seafront lies around 46 km / 29 miles to the south-west of Lyme Regis and features a lengthy promenade, which is dominated by its ornate Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower. In the nearby town of Glastonbury, 64 km / 40 miles to the north of Lyme Regis, the attractions have strong religious themes and mythological connections with King Arthur and the Holy Grail.

Ilminster, Seaton, Sidmouth and West Bay are also all very nearby and perfect to consider for day trips. At roughly 50 minutes away, the shopping attractions of Yeovil another serious draw.