About the Area
Local interest
National Trust
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
Thousand-year-old castle, an iconic survivor of the English Civil War, rising above the Isle of Purbeck
nationaltrust.org.uk
Hardy’s House, Higher Bockhampton, nr Dorchester, Dorset
Birthplace of novelist and poet Thomas Hardy
nationaltrust.org.uk
Golden Cap & Stonebarrow Hill, Charmouth, Dorset.
In England's only natural World Heritage Site, this stunning swathe of Jurassic coastline traces almost 185 million years of the Earth's history.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Walking the Jurassic Coastline
Conveniently located a third of the way along this 95mile stretch of UNESCO World Heritage status coastline. We can recommend walks around the local coast and countryside, or you can follow your own path.
jurassiccoast.com
Star gazing
With little light pollution the night sky around us provides romantic views, or, for the more serious star-gazer great opportunities to view the Night Sky.
wessex-astro.org.uk/wasprog2008.html
Fossil Hunting at Charmouth
Charmouth is the best place to start fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast. we are lucky to have the Charmouth Heritage Centre less than a mile away to provide visitors with fossil hunting information and guided walks. Family Fossil weekends run regularly to include the whole family in finding and learning about fossils!
charmouth.org
Green Wood carving
Less than 3 miles away the Mallinson Green Woodworking and Art classes in their woodland workshop give the opportunity to create something truly unique and express your artistic side!
mallinson.co.uk
Foodie Distractions!
River Cottage
With courses from “Pig in a Day” to “Walk on the Wild Side”, and wonderful organised evening events, there are plenty of opportunities to visit Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage HQ, or the River Cottage Canteen in Axminster
rivercottage.net
Lesley Waters
Passionate about food and teaching, a day course with Leslie Waters is a great way to improve your culinary skills and enjoy great local produce
lesleywaters.com
Local Vineyards
If you fancy trying some local wines we have a few vineyards within easy driving distance to try.
Purbeck Vineyard
Valley Road, Harmans Cross, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5HU
Telephone: 01929 481525
Sherbourne Castle Estates Vineyard
Sherbourne Castle, Sherbourne, Dorset DT9 5NR
Telephone: 01935 81318
Breweries
There are many local brewers in Devon & Dorset, and local Otter ale available at the Hotel to sample!
http://www.otterbrewery.com/
http://www.palmersbrewery.com/
Golf Clubs
We are fortunate to be located immediately next door to probably the best golf course in Dorset – Lyme Regis Golf Course was founded in 1893 and enjoys constant praise from visitors for the exceptional quality of its greens. Occupying a cliff-top site with coastland views to Portland Bill and overlooking Lyme Regis, the magnificent views cannot be beaten. Guests of the Hotel enjoy reduced green fees.
Lyme Regis Golf Club - lymeregisgolfclub.co.uk
Bridport Golf Club - bridportgolfclub.org.uk
Art and Culture
Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
A wide and varied programme of events including:
live music, local and professional drama and musical productions. A traditional seaside theatre overlooking the sea and Gun Cliff walk, with dramatic coastal views from the auditorium and licensed bar
marinetheatre.com
Bridport Arts Centre
With a 200 seat theatre, exhibition spaces a cafe and bar, the Arts Centre has a packed programme of theatrical, literary, arts and cultural events
bridport-arts.com
Local artists
We have an amazing number of talented local artists, some of whom show their work at the Hotel. In most local towns and coastal villages you will find art & crafts shops and local galleries.
http://www.dorsets.co.uk/arts_and_crafts
dorsetvisualarts.org
Museums
There are many museums on our doorstep from the Dorset County Museum, Military Museum and Dinosaur Museum at Dorchester to the Lyme Regis Museum giving a full history of this historic town.
dorsetsea.swgfl.org.uk
Children’s activities
Abbotsbury
The Swannery, Children’s Farm & Tropical Gardens provide 3 extra reasons to visit this lovely town by the sea
abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Creely Adventure Park
Near Exeter the Devon Crealy adventure Park is a hit with all kids!
crealy.co.uk
Links
Here are some links we love!
samuidetox.com
From personal experience I can recommend Samui Detox whole heartedly. For weight loss and detox, but also for an incredibly relaxing break with personal care in beautiful surroundings second to none!
pagesperso-orange.fr/les-ruisseaux/index.htm
An ideal location for walking or skiing, depending on the Season, in well decorated rooms with fabulous food at the end of a busy day!