This stunning seaside town in the UK is known for it natural beauty, rich history and vibrant cultural scene - and is renowned worldwide for its incredible fossils. Lyme Regis sits just between Dorset and Devon, where the dramatic coastlines of the two meet. Widely regarded as the 'Pearl of Dorset', this beauty spot is at the heart of the incredible UNESCO Jurassic Coast - which is the only place on Earth where rocks from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods of history can be seen in one place, encompassing 185 million years of Earth's history.
Due to its location, Lyme Regis boasts serene beaches, pretty hiking trails and coastal paths and quaint streets where you can wander local shops and businesses all while enjoying the fresh scent of sea air. The town is famously associated with Mary Anning, the pioneering fossil hunter whose discoveries have significantly contributed to palaeontology and so perhaps most unique to the area is its abundance of fossils - specifically ammonites. Image: Paul Silvers / SWNS) Paul Silvers / SWNS) These squid-like creatures swam in our seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, and now, each.
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