Out and about
Map of around 50 local visitor attractions. Click on the location pins to view more information.
You will find plenty of shopping in neighbouring towns and villages, the nearest of which include Lyme Regis and Axminster to the West and Bridport and Dorchester to the East, all of which hold regular market days.
In Dorset, Lyme Regis is 3 miles away, Bridport 7 miles, West Bay 8 miles, Dorchester 25 miles and Weymouth 25 miles. Heading west into Devon Axminster is 6 miles away, Seaton 12 miles, Beer 14 miles, Sidmouth 20 Miles and Exeter is 32 miles.
There are also lots of farm shops and local artisan producers that sell a variety of foods, drinks and products throughout the region.
Places nearby to eat, shop and lots more nearby
- Felicity’s Farm Shop: A cracking family run farm shop supplying groceries, gifts and takeaway coffee – it also has ice-cream parlour in the summer. Find out more at http://www.felicitysfarmshop.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/felicitysfarmshop/ On the A35 at Morcombelake (5 minutes away), DT6 6DJ.
- Symondsbury Estate Store, near Bridport: ‘Located in the heart of Symondsbury village, a shopping treat for locals and visitors alike’. Find out more at https://symondsburyestate.co.uk/shop/ and https://www.facebook.com/SymondsburyEstate/ Manor Yard, Mill Lane, Symonsdbury DT6 6HG.
- Rise Market and Bakery, Bridport: ‘A new kind of convenience store – serving our community with the finest produce and products… our shelves are brimming with deliciousness’. Find out more at https://www.risebakestore.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/risemarketandbakery/ 16-18 East Road, Bridport DT6 4AA.
- The Station Kitchen, West Bay: ‘A unique, multi-award-winning restaurant in a railway carriage in the heart of West Bay’. https://www.thestationkitchen.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/thestationkitchen Old West Bay Railway Station, Station Rd, West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EW.
- Lilac Restaurant and Wine Bar, Lyme Regis: ‘It’s somewhere you can pop into for a glass of wine and some nibbles or for a cocktail and long meal of shared plates.’ Find out more at https://www.lilacwine.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/lilacfoodandwine/ 57 – 58 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QF
- Swim Café, Lyme Regis: ‘Stylish, woodsy cafe offering breakfast, burgers & crab sandwiches, plus a beachside terrace.with epic views looking over the world famous Jurassic Coastline’. https://www.weswim.co.uk/ and https://www.facebook.com/swimlyme/ Marine Parade, Lyme Regis, DT7 3JH
- River Cottage HQ Kitchen and Store, Axminster: ‘The perfect spot to drop by for breakfast, lunch, drinks and cakes, with incredible views over the Axe Valley and beyond’. Find out more at https://www.rivercottage.net/kitchen-store and https://www.facebook.com/rivercottagehq/ Park Farm, Trinity Hill Road, Axminster EX13 8TB.
Feeling sporty?
- Fancy a swim in a pool? why not visit the Newlands holiday leisure centre, short walk from Stonebarrow Manor. It’s open to non-residents, you just need to book in advance, find out more at https://www.newlandsholidays.co.uk/facilities/newlands-leisure-centre
- Have you tried footgolf? Whtehr you have or haven’t Jurassic Footgolf is the place to go. Located at top of the hill outside Lyme Regis on Charmouth Road it is open from Easter until the end of September. Great fun and recommended for all the family. Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/JurassicFootgolf/