Charmouth - Visitors Guide

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">  <meta name="description" content="Charmouth - beautiful unspoilt village on the Jurassic Coast, close to Lyme Regis"> <meta name="author" content=""> <link rel="icon" href=""> <title>Charmouth - Visitors Guide</title>  <link href="css/bootstrap.css" rel="stylesheet">  <link href="css/ie10-viewport-bug-workaround.css" rel="stylesheet">  <link href="css/carousel.css" rel="stylesheet"> <link href="css/bootstrap-sg.css" rel="stylesheet">  <script src="https://use.typekit.net/lqf8hsx.js"></script> <script>try{Typekit.load({ async: true });}catch(e){}</script> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="57x57" href="icons/apple-icon-57x57.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="60x60" href="icons/apple-icon-60x60.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="72x72" href="icons/apple-icon-72x72.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="76x76" href="icons/apple-icon-76x76.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="114x114" href="icons/apple-icon-114x114.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="120x120" href="icons/apple-icon-120x120.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="144x144" href="icons/apple-icon-144x144.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="152x152" href="icons/apple-icon-152x152.png"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="icons/apple-icon-180x180.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="192x192" href="/android-icon-192x192.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="icons/favicon-32x32.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="96x96" href="icons/favicon-96x96.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="icons/favicon-16x16.png"> <link rel="manifest" href="icons/manifest.json"> <meta name="msapplication-TileColor" content="#ffffff"> <meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="icons/ms-icon-144x144.png"> <meta name="theme-color" content="#ffffff">   </head> <body> <div class="container pt10"> <p align="center" class="top-text">Charmouth - beautiful unspoilt village on the Jurassic Coast, close to Lyme Regis</p> </div>  <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div id="bg-fade-carousel" class="carousel-slide slide" data-ride="carousel">  <div class="carousel-inner"> <div class="item active"> <div class="slide1"></div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="slide2"></div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="slide3"></div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="slide4"></div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="slide5"></div> </div>  <div class="carousel-overlay"> <h1><img src="images/visiting-charmouth.png" alt="Charmouth - Visitors Guide" class="img-responsive" /></h1> </div> <div class="carousel-overlay-huts text-center"> <a href="/charmouth_village/charmouth-beach/"> <img src="images/Beach.png" width="98" height="130" alt="Charmouth Beach" class="hut-space hut-size"/></a> <a href="/chcc/"> <img src="images/heritage-coast-centre.png" width="98" height="130" alt="Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre" class="hut-space hut-size"/></a> <a href="/charmouth_village/charmouth-accommodation/"> <img src="images/Stay.png" width="98" height="130" alt="Accommodation in Charmouth" class="hut-space hut-size"/></a> <a href="/charmouth_village/where-to-eat-and-drink/"> <img src="images/Eat-and-Drink.png" width="98" height="130" alt="Where to Eat and Drink in Charmouth" class="hut-space hut-size"/></a> <a href="/charmouth_village/charmouth-shops/"> <img src="images/shop.png" width="98" height="130" alt="Shops in Charmouth" class="hut-space hut-size"/></a> <a href="/charmouth_village/village/"> <img src="images/village.png" width="98" height="130" alt="Charmouth village" class="hut-space hut-size"/></a> <a href="/charmouth_village/charmouth-events/"> <img src="images/events.png" width="98" height="130" alt="Charmouth events" class="hut-space hut-size"/></a> <a href="/charmouth_village/services-in-charmouth/"> <img src="images/services.png" width="98" height="130" alt="Charmouth services" class="hut-size"/></a> </div> </div> </div> </div></div>  <div class="container minus-padding"> <div class="intro-row"> <div class="col-md-8 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 minus-padding"> <div class="col-sm-12"> <h1>Charmouth - Stay, play, relax and learn</h1> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 twoColumns"> <p>Charmouth is a delightful unspoilt seaside village set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a fantastic beach world renowned for its fossils. </p> <p>Just two miles from Lyme Regis on the famous Jurassic Coast, Charmouth retains an old world charm, with traditional amenities such as pubs, caf茅s, post office, convenience stores, newsagents, gifts, holiday goods, pharmacy, hairdressers, and a baker. </p> <p>A favourite with families and those that want to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life, Charmouth provides a tranquil base from which to explore West Dorset and East Devon - a most beautiful part of the UK. </p> <p>For those that would like to learn more about the fossils, and perhaps search for their own, the Charmouth Heritage Centre provide help, advice, displays and even guided fossil hunting on the beach. </p> <p>The beach between Charmouth and Lyme Regis was the only UK entry in National Geographic's '21 Best Beaches In The World 2017', and can be reached in just three hours from London or Birmingham.</p> <p>So come to Charmouth for a relaxing holiday on the beach, walk the coastal and country paths, or perhaps learn a little more about our fossils, heritage and beautiful coastline.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12">   <h2 style="font-size: 2em;">Events in Charmouth 2024</h2> <div style="width: 100%; height: 250px; overflow: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <table style="width: 100%; font-size: 90%; height: 263px;" summary="Events in and around Charmouth" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <th style="height: 21px; text-align: left; width: 30.4073%;" scope="col" width="30%">(p) = provisional</th> <th style="height: 21px; width: 35.6318%;" scope="col"></th> <th style="width: 33.8667%; height: 21px;"></th> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <th style="height: 21px; width: 30.4073%;" scope="col" width="30%">Date</th> <th style="height: 21px; width: 35.6318%;" scope="col">Event</th> <th style="width: 33.8667%; height: 21px;">Venue</th> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 30.4073%; height: 21px;">24th May</td> <td style="width: 35.6318%; height: 21px;">Christmas Lights Bingo</td> <td style="width: 33.8667%; height: 21px;">The Community Hall</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 30.4073%;">27th May Every Monday until September</td> <td style="width: 35.6318%;">Charmouth Open Air Market</td> <td style="width: 33.8667%;">In a field off Green Pit Knapp at bottom end of the village. Call 07956 694792 for information.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 30.4073%; height: 21px;">3rd August</td> <td style="width: 35.6318%; height: 21px;">Party in The Park with band Guilty Pleasures and Sound 2 Light disco</td> <td style="width: 33.8667%; height: 21px;">Charmouth Recreation Ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 30.4073%;">1st December</td> <td style="width: 35.6318%;">Pantomime ~ Aladdin</td> <td style="width: 33.8667%;">The Community Hall</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="width: 30.4073%; height: 21px;">6th December</td> <td style="width: 35.6318%; height: 21px;">Christmas Fayre</td> <td style="width: 33.8667%; height: 21px;"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p style="font-size: 90%;">See more <a style="color: #fff; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://charmouth.org/charmouth_village/charmouth-events/">Charmouth events here</a>.</p> </div>  <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> <div class="container">  <div class="row">  <div class="col-md-8 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 minus-padding"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pic-pad-bot minus-padding"> <div class="col-sm-6"> <a name="beach"></a><h3>Charmouth Village & Beach</h3> <p>Whether you are coming to Charmouth for a holiday, short break or day trip, the village has fantastic amenities and everything you need.</p> <p>Come and relax on the beach, look for fossils or explore the local area. Eat in the local caf茅s and pubs, explore our enviable range of shops, or learn about the <a href="/chcc/">fossils and our Jurassic heritage</a>.</p> <p><a class="btn btn-default btn-block" href="/charmouth_village/" role="button">Charmouth Beach, Events, News & more</a></p> </div> <div class="col-sm-6"> <div><img src="images/Charmouth-Beach.jpg" alt="Charmouth Beach" class="img-responsive pic-pad-top"/> </div></div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div>  <div class="heritage-block"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pic-pad-bot minus-padding"> <div class="col-sm-6"> <a name="heritage"></a> <h3>Charmouth Heritage Centre</h3> <div class="col-sm-12 minus-padding"><img src="images/Charmouth-Heritage-Centre.jpg" alt="Charmouth Heritage Centre" class="img-responsive pic-pad-bot"/> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p><img src="images/Free-Entry.png" align="right" alt="Free Entry to the Charmouth Heritage Centre"> Visit our free Centre to see our amazing fossil collections and discover top tips on how to find your own fossils on the beach. Come and meet the Charmouth Dinosaur and explore the past and present of this incredible coastline. </p> <p>Our displays showcase recent fossil finds and their stories of discovery by local collectors and visitors. The Jurassic Theatre and fossil film show are a great introduction to fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast and a must see for all visitors. Our charity relies on local volunteers and has a shop stocked with books for all levels, toys and souvenirs.</p> </div>  </div> <p><a class="btn btn-default btn-block" href="/chcc/" role="button">More about Charmouth Heritage Centre</a></p> </div> <div class="col-sm-6"> <h3>Fossil Hunting Walks</h3> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 col-xs-8"> <p class="chcc_text">Join one of the <a href="/chcc/event-list/">Heritage Centre guided Fossil Walks</a> with our Wardens. This 2 hour session starts with a 20 min talk before heading to the beach to find and take home your own Jurassic fossil!</p> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-xs-4"> <img src="images/Heritage-Centre-Activity.jpg" alt="Fossil hunting on Charmouth Beach" class="img-responsive pic-pad-bot" /> </div> </div> <p><a class="btn btn-default btn-block" href="/chcc/event-list/" role="button">More about Fossil Hunting</a></p> <h3>Free displays and Advice</h3> <img src="images/Heritage-Display.jpg" alt="Charmouth Heritage Centre Activities" class="img-responsive pic-pad-bot"/>  </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>  <div class="col-sm-12 col-xs-12 minus-padding pic-pad-bot"> <div class="col-sm-6"> <a name="eat-drink"></a><h3>Somewhere to Eat and Drink</h3> <p>Charmouth provides a wide choice from <a href="/charmouth_village/where-to-eat-and-drink/">takeaway meals to restaurants</a>. Choose from two pubs, the fish bar and cafe/restaurant in the village centre, or the caf茅s at the beach.</p> <p>In addition many of the holiday parks have onsite bars and restaurants open to both residents and non residents.</p> <p><a class="btn btn-default btn-block" href="/charmouth_village/where-to-eat-and-drink/" role="button">Find a Place to Eat and Drink</a></p> </div> <div class="col-sm-6"> <img src="images/food-drink.jpg" alt="Food and drink in Charmouth" style="margin-top:25px" class="img-responsive pic-pad-top"/> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 col-xs-12 minus-padding pic-pad-bot"> <div class="col-sm-6"> <img src="images/pitp.jpg" alt="Charmouth Party In The Park" class="img-responsive pic-pad-top"/> </div> <div class="col-sm-6"> <a name="local-events"></a><h3>Local Events</h3> <p>Throughout the year there is <a href="/charmouth_village/charmouth-events/">lots going on in Charmouth</a>, West Dorset and East Devon. From our Party In The Park, Charmouth Challenge Fell Run, Fireworks, Christmas and New Year celebrations, to Dorset Knob throwing and Nettle Eating Championships. Truly something for everyone!</p> <p><a class="btn btn-default btn-block" href="/charmouth_village/charmouth-events/" role="button">Charmouth Local Events</a></p> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 minus-padding"> <div class="col-md-12 col-sm-6"> <a name="stay"></a><h3>Choose where to Stay</h3> <p>A mobile home on a holiday park, a quiet cottage in the village, or perhaps someone to look after you in a bed and breakfast or guesthouse?</p> <p>See our <a href="/charmouth_village/charmouth-accommodation/">accommodation listings</a> to find the perfect place to stay and enjoy your break in Charmouth.</p> <p>Many rooms offer great value as they can be booked direct without the added cost of the high commission .COM booking sites.</p> <img src="images/charmouth-accommodation.jpg" alt="Where to stay in Charmouth" class="img-responsive pic-pad-bot"/> <p><a class="btn btn-default btn-block" href="/charmouth_village/charmouth-accommodation/" role="button">Find a Place to Stay in Charmouth</a></p> </div> <div class="col-md-12 col-sm-6"> <a name="shop"></a><h3>Shops for everyone</h3> <p>For a small village Charmouth has an <a href="/charmouth_village/charmouth-shops/">amazing range of shops</a>. Whether you want daily essentials, something to read, household items for your holiday home or caravan, or just some gifts for friends and family, there is a fabulous choice.</p> <p>But while you are here why not spoil yourself with a beauty treatment, cosmetics from the pharmacy, or of course a gift for yourself!</p> <img src="images/Charmouth-High-Street-Shops.jpg" alt="Charmouth High Street Shopping" class="img-responsive pic-pad-bot"/> <p><a class="btn btn-default btn-block" href="/charmouth_village/charmouth-shops/" role="button">Where to Shop in Charmouth</a></p> </div> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-md-12 col-sm-6" style="background-color: rgb(0,159,227); padding-bottom: 10px;"> <h3 style="color: white;">Charmouth Weather & Tides</h3> <div class="col-xs-6 minus-padding"> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.booked.net/weather/charmouth-79153"><img src="https://w.bookcdn.com/weather/picture/4_79153_1_1_009fe3_160_ffffff_333333_08488D_1_ffffff_333333_0_6.png?scode=2&domid=w209&anc_id=77846" alt="booked.net"/ class="weather-scale"></a> </div> <div class="col-xs-6 minus-padding">  <div id="tide-times" class="tide-height"> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://feed.mikle.com/js/fw-loader.js" data-fw-param="45226/"></script> </div>  </div>  <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row pic-pad-top"> <footer> <p align="center">© 2023 Charmouth Traders and Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre.<br> </p> </footer> </div> </div>    <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.12.4/jquery.min.js"></script> <script src="js/bootstrap.min.js"></script>  <script src="js/ie10-viewport-bug-workaround.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $('.carousel').carousel({interval: 7000}); }); </script> </body> </html>

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