Guidebook for Dorset and East Devon

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Guidebook for Dorset and East Devon

Food Scene

Quirky kitchen in lovely setting with antique and boutique shops.
19 locals recommend
Symondsbury Kitchen
Mill Lane
19 locals recommend
Quirky kitchen in lovely setting with antique and boutique shops.
Farm shop on the way to Bridport with Mark Hix fish truck on certain days
30 locals recommend
Felicity's Farm Shop
A35
30 locals recommend
Farm shop on the way to Bridport with Mark Hix fish truck on certain days
Pasties, pastries and coffee, takeaway or eat in with the papers.
The Cornish Bakery
19 Broad St
Pasties, pastries and coffee, takeaway or eat in with the papers.
Reopening July 2020 of historic seafront pub after a full refurb.
6 locals recommend
Rock Point Inn, Lyme Regis
1-2 Broad St
6 locals recommend
Reopening July 2020 of historic seafront pub after a full refurb.
Delicious local food and regular seafood specials to take away.
27 locals recommend
The Millside
1 Mill Ln
27 locals recommend
Delicious local food and regular seafood specials to take away.
18 locals recommend
Red Panda
7A Broad Street
18 locals recommend
Independent store selling local produce and a selection of spirits.
7 locals recommend
Ammonite Fine Foods
39 Broad St
7 locals recommend
Independent store selling local produce and a selection of spirits.
Park at Beer Head car park then walk the South West Coast Path to Branscombe and the cafe.
12 locals recommend
The Sea Shanty Beach Cafe
12 locals recommend
Park at Beer Head car park then walk the South West Coast Path to Branscombe and the cafe.
Restaurant and shop on the site of the former Wild Garlic.
40 locals recommend
Brassica Restaurant
4 The Square
40 locals recommend
Restaurant and shop on the site of the former Wild Garlic.
Outdoor benches in Town Mill courtyard for friendly, relaxed vibe.
11 locals recommend
Lyme Regis Brewery
Mill Lane
11 locals recommend
Outdoor benches in Town Mill courtyard for friendly, relaxed vibe.
Eat in or good selection of bakery items to take away.
9 locals recommend
The Galley Café
9 locals recommend
Eat in or good selection of bakery items to take away.
Wood-fired pizza overlooking the sandy beach
22 locals recommend
Poco Pizza
29 Marine Parade
22 locals recommend
Wood-fired pizza overlooking the sandy beach
Pub restaurant with fab food and views. Park at the Langdon Hill National Trust Car Park near Morecomelake and walk to the Anchor Inn from Golden Cap (the highest point on the South coast).
79 locals recommend
The Anchor Inn
79 locals recommend
Pub restaurant with fab food and views. Park at the Langdon Hill National Trust Car Park near Morecomelake and walk to the Anchor Inn from Golden Cap (the highest point on the South coast).
Open during the day for coffees, cakes and light lunches, and then during the evenings for Spanish tapas. We accept bookings in the evenings up to two months in advance, while lunchtimes are walk-in only. We also have a small shop at the front of our premises selling beautiful Spanish and local food gifts.
6 locals recommend
The Strawberry Tree
Mill Lane
6 locals recommend
Open during the day for coffees, cakes and light lunches, and then during the evenings for Spanish tapas. We accept bookings in the evenings up to two months in advance, while lunchtimes are walk-in only. We also have a small shop at the front of our premises selling beautiful Spanish and local food gifts.
High Fearnley-Whittingstall's famous River Cottage HQ. book a course or private dining, come along to a food festival or event.
68 locals recommend
River Cottage
Trinity Hill Road
68 locals recommend
High Fearnley-Whittingstall's famous River Cottage HQ. book a course or private dining, come along to a food festival or event.
Stylish, woodsy cafe offering breakfast, burgers & crab sandwiches, plus a beachside terrace.
50 locals recommend
Swim
Marine Parade
50 locals recommend
Stylish, woodsy cafe offering breakfast, burgers & crab sandwiches, plus a beachside terrace.
Unpretentious set-up serving cafe staples, local fish and wine to a decked terrace on the beach.
148 locals recommend
Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach Road
148 locals recommend
Unpretentious set-up serving cafe staples, local fish and wine to a decked terrace on the beach.
Traditional town pub offering great food, drink and customer service..
29 locals recommend
Ship Inn
Queen Street
29 locals recommend
Traditional town pub offering great food, drink and customer service..
Revamp of an old pub and skittle alley into bar, bistro, high-ceiling restaurant and roof terrace. Variety of food and drink choices.
Pilot Boat Inn
1 Bridge Street
Revamp of an old pub and skittle alley into bar, bistro, high-ceiling restaurant and roof terrace. Variety of food and drink choices.
Tasting menu from Great British Menu award-winning chef and cosy atmosphere.
9 locals recommend
Robin Wylde
Silver Street
9 locals recommend
Tasting menu from Great British Menu award-winning chef and cosy atmosphere.
Wine bar and light bites by Robin Wylde chef.
8 locals recommend
Lilac
57-58 Broad Street
8 locals recommend
Wine bar and light bites by Robin Wylde chef.
Great views, great fish (and steak too!), or just pop in for a coffee or cocktail. Mark Hix flagship restaurant.
100 locals recommend
The Oyster & Fish House
Cobb Road
100 locals recommend
Great views, great fish (and steak too!), or just pop in for a coffee or cocktail. Mark Hix flagship restaurant.
Fresh sourdough bread and croissants, healthy lunches and convivial atmosphere.
15 locals recommend
Town Mill Bakery
Coombe Street
15 locals recommend
Fresh sourdough bread and croissants, healthy lunches and convivial atmosphere.
Beachside pub and food, covered verandah and outdoor benches right on the sandy beach.
44 locals recommend
Harbour Inn Lyme Regis
23 Marine Parade
44 locals recommend
Beachside pub and food, covered verandah and outdoor benches right on the sandy beach.
Next to the museum, outdoor terrace, casual dining.
23 locals recommend
The Lyme Bay
8-10 Bridge St
23 locals recommend
Next to the museum, outdoor terrace, casual dining.
Coffee, snacks and ice cream to eat on the benches and deck chairs or take away
7 locals recommend
Kiosk
Marine Parade
7 locals recommend
Coffee, snacks and ice cream to eat on the benches and deck chairs or take away

Entertainment & Activities

Swimming, bowling, etc
Indoor play centre, model railway, play park, outdoor café and cream tea in a train carriage.
8 locals recommend
Pecorama station
8 locals recommend
Indoor play centre, model railway, play park, outdoor café and cream tea in a train carriage.
Sport and swimming, gym.
17 locals recommend
Bridport Leisure Centre
Skilling Hill Road
17 locals recommend
Sport and swimming, gym.
Ten-pin bowling and cafe near Bridport. Swimming pool with water slides and sauna, open to non-residents outside of the school holidays.
6 locals recommend
Jurassic Fun Centre
6 locals recommend
Ten-pin bowling and cafe near Bridport. Swimming pool with water slides and sauna, open to non-residents outside of the school holidays.
Lane and hydrotherapy pool
8 locals recommend
The Flamingo Pool Axminster
Lyme Road
8 locals recommend
Lane and hydrotherapy pool
Local golf club with club house and great views.
9 locals recommend
Lyme Regis Golf Club
Timber Hill
9 locals recommend
Local golf club with club house and great views.
Catch a jazz band or touring comedian, play, movie, live screening, or just a drink in the bar!
30 locals recommend
Marine Theatre
Church Street
30 locals recommend
Catch a jazz band or touring comedian, play, movie, live screening, or just a drink in the bar!
Family-focused visitor centre offering fossil digging, guided walks, fishing & animal costumes.
14 locals recommend
Seaton Jurassic
The Underfleet
14 locals recommend
Family-focused visitor centre offering fossil digging, guided walks, fishing & animal costumes.

Sightseeing

Café, shop and info centre at the heart of the Jurassic Coast fossil area.
25 locals recommend
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Lower Sea Lane
25 locals recommend
Café, shop and info centre at the heart of the Jurassic Coast fossil area.
Fab tram ride through the Axe Valley between Seaton and Colyton.
74 locals recommend
Seaton Tramway
Harbour Road
74 locals recommend
Fab tram ride through the Axe Valley between Seaton and Colyton.
Iconic beach made famous by Ian McEwan.
112 locals recommend
Chesil Beach
112 locals recommend
Iconic beach made famous by Ian McEwan.
Go fossil hunting from the heart of the Jurassic Coast.
Guided Fossil Hunting walks Collecting
Lower Sea Lane
Go fossil hunting from the heart of the Jurassic Coast.
Short walk from car park for amazing views East and West across the bay. Unfenced so keep away from the edge!
8 locals recommend
Stonebarrow National Trust Car Park
Stonebarrow Lane
8 locals recommend
Short walk from car park for amazing views East and West across the bay. Unfenced so keep away from the edge!
23 locals recommend
The Town Mill
Mill Lane
23 locals recommend
Recommended by Which? magazine as one of the least crowded seaside towns: 'Tucked away beneath white cliffs, Beer seems to remain at least half a secret. This fishing village, with its flint cottages, cobbled lanes and shingle beach was applauded for its peace and quiet by Which? readers. At the beach you can watch the small fishing fleet unload crab and shellfish. Alternatively, head for the South West Coast Path which runs along the cliff tops for walks.'
93 locals recommend
Beer
93 locals recommend
Recommended by Which? magazine as one of the least crowded seaside towns: 'Tucked away beneath white cliffs, Beer seems to remain at least half a secret. This fishing village, with its flint cottages, cobbled lanes and shingle beach was applauded for its peace and quiet by Which? readers. At the beach you can watch the small fishing fleet unload crab and shellfish. Alternatively, head for the South West Coast Path which runs along the cliff tops for walks.'
Lovely gardens and woodland railway. 'Over 64 acres to explore "A delight for gardeners" Spanning nearly 300years of gardening history, the park is home to many rare and beautiful species, collected from around the world. The Palm House is made from over 18,000 panes of glass (built 20yrs before The Kew Gardens Palm House) hosting many Palms. Tropical House, Arid House, Temperate house. Enjoy your coffee / lunch overlooking the Italian Garden. Explore the arboretum and while away time in the bird hide Ride the Bicton Woodland railway for an oversight of the park (suitable for wheelchairs) The countryside museum containing a huge collection of bygone days.... And for the children indoor and outdoor play areas, crazy golf, Astro turf football pitch, ride the pedal tractors...'
60 locals recommend
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
60 locals recommend
Lovely gardens and woodland railway. 'Over 64 acres to explore "A delight for gardeners" Spanning nearly 300years of gardening history, the park is home to many rare and beautiful species, collected from around the world. The Palm House is made from over 18,000 panes of glass (built 20yrs before The Kew Gardens Palm House) hosting many Palms. Tropical House, Arid House, Temperate house. Enjoy your coffee / lunch overlooking the Italian Garden. Explore the arboretum and while away time in the bird hide Ride the Bicton Woodland railway for an oversight of the park (suitable for wheelchairs) The countryside museum containing a huge collection of bygone days.... And for the children indoor and outdoor play areas, crazy golf, Astro turf football pitch, ride the pedal tractors...'
Quant town on the River Exe with boutiques, bike hire and great cafes. Boat trips too.
High St, Topsham, Exeter EX3, UK
Quant town on the River Exe with boutiques, bike hire and great cafes. Boat trips too.

Spa treatments, hair and beauty

Spa and beauty treatments
Hawkchurch Resort & Spa
Spa and beauty treatments
Massage, spa, beauty treatments Great for relaxing after wandering Sidmouth's lanes and independent shops.
Aspara
York Street
Massage, spa, beauty treatments Great for relaxing after wandering Sidmouth's lanes and independent shops.
Aveda salon offering great cuts and colour.
Reflections Hair and Beauty
Aveda salon offering great cuts and colour.
13 locals recommend
Sidmouth Harbour Hotel & Spa
Manor Road
13 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Lovely square with galleries, café, restaurant, working mill, local brewery.
23 locals recommend
The Town Mill
Mill Lane
23 locals recommend
Lovely square with galleries, café, restaurant, working mill, local brewery.
Seaton Gateway, based in the town hall, for live screenings, bands, movies, drama, music.
Town Hall
13 Fore St
Seaton Gateway, based in the town hall, for live screenings, bands, movies, drama, music.
Discover 200 million years of history, from the remarkable discoveries of the fossil hunter Mary Anning, to the many writers who have found inspiration in the town. Lyme Regis Museum is an architectural gem over-looking Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast, full of the rich historical and cultural history of the town.
Lyme Regis Museum
Discover 200 million years of history, from the remarkable discoveries of the fossil hunter Mary Anning, to the many writers who have found inspiration in the town. Lyme Regis Museum is an architectural gem over-looking Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast, full of the rich historical and cultural history of the town.

Shopping

Christmas markets, shops, delis, boutique independent shops and major stores, plus John Lewis and Princesshay.
409 locals recommend
Exeter
409 locals recommend
Christmas markets, shops, delis, boutique independent shops and major stores, plus John Lewis and Princesshay.
Independent boutique wine shop, also selling gin, cider, etc, with tastings and friendly, knowledgeable owners.
The Seriously Good Wine Company
13 Broad St
Independent boutique wine shop, also selling gin, cider, etc, with tastings and friendly, knowledgeable owners.
Large supermarket above pretty coastal town.
40 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
42-44 West St
40 locals recommend
Large supermarket above pretty coastal town.
Toys, kids clothes, games in this independent store.
Primary Colours
50 Broad St
Toys, kids clothes, games in this independent store.
Funky shop on Lyme’s high street offering unique homeware and furniture.
11 locals recommend
Ryder & Hope
30 Broad St
11 locals recommend
Funky shop on Lyme’s high street offering unique homeware and furniture.
Friendly house plant shop.
Passiflora
3 Cross St
Friendly house plant shop.
Independent bookshop with a great selection of greetings cards and local guides.
Serendip
11 Broad St
Independent bookshop with a great selection of greetings cards and local guides.
Outdoor kit
Mountain Warehouse Lyme Regis
22 Broad Street
Outdoor kit
THOUGHTFULLY CURATED, DESIGN LED WARES TO INSPIRE EVERYDAY LIVING.
11 locals recommend
Ryder & Hope
30 Broad St
11 locals recommend
THOUGHTFULLY CURATED, DESIGN LED WARES TO INSPIRE EVERYDAY LIVING.

Essentials

11 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Lyme Regis
38 Broad St
11 locals recommend
Local Tesco, with most of your shopping needs
17 locals recommend
Tesco Express
40-41 Broad St
17 locals recommend
Local Tesco, with most of your shopping needs
The Launderette
Lym Close