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what is there to do around Lyme regis? Esp for young teen and younger dc

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Whereisthewarmth · 21/04/2021 09:58

I briefly visited the area before but wondering are there any gems I should not miss etc..

Anything near by - happy to drive, maybe NT properties?

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Cactuslockdown · 21/04/2021 10:03

Eat fudge
Go here www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/
Have fun!

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Whereisthewarmth · 21/04/2021 12:39

That sounds sweet Smile, any thing else? Beautiful beaches, activities? Its hard with a young teen ...

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megletthesecond · 21/04/2021 12:42

Beer Quarry Caves.

setthecontrols · 21/04/2021 12:48

Kayaking, paddle boards, RIB trips, tree tops activity course, Chesil beach nature reserve, sailing, fossil hunting organised or not...

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Whereisthewarmth · 21/04/2021 12:57

tree tops course sounds good is that in or near Lyme?

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mindutopia · 21/04/2021 13:07

Charmouth for fossil hunting. Seatown beach is also lovely and there is a nice pub right on the beach (Anchor Inn). I can't think of any NT around there. You might go on a ride on the Seaton Tramway, though not sure how exciting that would be (it doesn't really go anywhere particularly interesting!). If you don't mind driving a little, you can do a nice circular walk from Branscombe mouth, up the coast path towards Sidmouth, then circle down past the Fountainhead Pub and then back down through Branscombe. There is a traditional blacksmith's shop and a playground and we often have ice cream when we get back to the car park.

setthecontrols · 21/04/2021 13:15

Tree top activity centre is in Charmouth- not far at all.

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Whereisthewarmth · 21/04/2021 20:23

Mind, I think I have been to the fountain head pub, I am sure I had some ale pie there that was the most delicious I've ever tasted!

The tree tops looks great as well.

Any other gems, beaches, coves, pubs... Experiences...

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Tinty · 21/04/2021 20:28

Seaton Tramway (obviously in Seaton), is really quaint. Beer is a lovely place with a nice beach, easy to reach from Lyme and it is a dog friendly beach if you have a dog, or like dogs.

Tinty · 21/04/2021 20:30

Also the Swannery at Abbotsbury is lovely.

Fashionablylate1999 · 21/04/2021 20:39

www.treasuretrails.co.uk/trails-search/Lyme%20Regis,Dorset,England

These are a good way to explore, my 12yr old enjoys them

helenoftroystonvasey · 22/04/2021 07:06

Crealy not too far. If you like theme parks with rides

helenoftroystonvasey · 22/04/2021 07:07

And West Bay is nice

Caramel81 · 22/04/2021 07:10

Monkey World

ShanghaiDiva · 22/04/2021 07:11

Visit the Whole Hog in Lyme Regis: fabulous doughnuts. My 15 year old dd loves this place.

Anonmousse · 22/04/2021 07:21

Pecorama is good for younger DC , not sure about teens

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