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Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis

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Coastal Towns

Along the Jurassic Coast and beyond there are a variety of coastal towns from colourful harbours with bunting lined streets where you can enjoy a spot of crabbing, a coastal cruise or simply sit and watch the world go by, to traditional seaside resorts with wide sandy beaches and great entertainment – perfect for taking the family! There’s also a wealth of history to be discovered in our coastal towns - learn about Jane Austen's fascination with Lyme Regis or Victorian Swanage and indulge in plenty of unique shopping opportunities. Feeling peckish? Don’t forget to sample our delicious freshly caught seafood at our range of award winning seafront restaurants.

Be inspired! Watch our stunning video footage of some of the truly remarkable coastline that Dorset boasts and explore our breathtaking coastal towns below.

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Bridport & West Bay

Bridport & West Bay

Set amongst the spectacular rolling Dorset hills, Bridport is a lively town with a friendly and vibrant character. As well as being a Gateway Town to...

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    Bridport

    Set amongst the spectacular rolling Dorset hills, Bridport is a lively town with a friendly and vibrant character. As well as being a Gateway Town to the Jurassic Coast, Bridport has also been named a Beacon Town for the quality and variety of its locally produced food. Bridport’s culinary delights...

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    Lyme Regis

    Lyme Regis

    Dorset’s most westerly town, sitting on the Dorset-Devon border is a picturesque seaside settlement where the narrow maze of steep streets wind their way down to the 13th century Cobb (landing place of the Monmouth rebellion), family friendly beach and dramatic sea views. The area is world famous...

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    Christchurch

    Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH

    Few places in the country can boast two rivers, two castles, an 11th century Priory Church, a mill of Saxon origin, a medieval bridge and the site of a civil war siege in 1645, so it's no wonder that people have been visiting Christchurch for hundreds of years.

    The historic Priory Quarter is...

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    Swanage

    Shore Road, Swanage

    This small town surrounds a beautiful curved bay and offers a seaside experience with a difference. Enjoy the soft sand and the award winning beach front whilst being surrounded by Purbeck’s natural beauty and wildlife. Make your first port of call the Tourist Information Centre on Shore Road...