Lyme Regis sits at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, a 95 mile stretch of coastline declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001 for its remarkably rich geology.
The fossils at Lyme Reigs have been formed from rocks between 65 and 250 million years ago. Pioneering paleontologist and fossil collector Mary Anning collected fossils here in the early 19th century, making some of the most important discoveries of the age. Today’s fossil hunters follow in her footsteps, scouring the beaches, particularly after stormy weather which often leads to erosion and mudslides which expose the ancient rocks and fossils.
Fossil hunting is a very interesting activity to do whilst in Lyme Regis and will provide hours of entertainment! All of th below sites are within a 15 minute walk of one another and a short stroll form our properties.