Don't miss the chance to explore the heritage of Lyme Regis with free opening days of hidden places and historical buildings.

The Guildhall is one of Lyme’s most iconic buildings, standing on the site by the corner of Church Street and Bridge Street since the early 17th century.  The Town Council meets here and holds civic ceremonies such as Mayor Making. The main chamber features a barrel ceiling, extensive wooden panelling and a host of history as well as stunning views over the bay. The main chamber was refurbished in 1887 by the same architect who built the adjacent Philpot museum.

Admission is free.

Other heritage open day events:

Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th, 10am – 4pm
Belmont House, Pound Street. John Fowles wrote the ‘French Lieutenant’s Woman’ here and this building is now cared for by the Landmark Trust and is available to hire. The local ‘Powder Monkeys’ sea scouts will be providing refreshments in the garden.

Saturday 12^th, 10am – 4pm
Lyme Regis Cemetery Chapel - Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DW
A lovely Victorian Cemetery Chapel overlooking Lyme Regis.
This small Church of England Chapel is a hidden, little seen gem, built in the 1850s in the Council Cemetery. The Chapel was decorated in 1892, paid for by Rev. Charles Myers. The beautiful, stencilled paintings on the ceiling and the walls were restored in 2019 by a local conservation artist, Adrian Everitt.