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SAT 25 MAY

Mary Anning Walks

Lyme Regis Museum, Lyme Regis

Run by: Lyme Regis Museum

See the landmarks of Lyme Regis's most famous fossil-hunter in small groups with local expert Natalie Manifold.

clock13:30–15:00

Suitable for any age

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Join professional guide Natalie Manifold for a walk around Mary Anning's Lyme Regis. Learn about the life of 'the greatest fossil hunter ever known'. Explore the town as Mary knew it, see where she lived and where she sold her fossils. The walk follows the old paths and streets of Lyme and is moderately difficult with some steep slopes and approximately 20 steps. Flat shoes and waterproofs are recommended. The duration of the walk is approximately an hour and a half. Payment will be taken at the time of booking. Please call 01297 443370.

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Other Dates

This activity also runs on these dates:

  1. Sat 1 Jun 13:30–15:00
  2. Sat 8 Jun 13:30–15:00
  3. Sat 15 Jun 13:30–15:00
  4. Sat 22 Jun 13:30–15:00
  5. Sat 29 Jun 13:30–15:00
  6. Sat 24 Aug 13:30–15:00
  7. Sat 31 Aug 13:30–15:00
  8. Sat 7 Sep 13:30–15:00
  9. Sat 14 Sep 13:30–15:00
  10. Sat 21 Sep 13:30–15:00
  11. Sat 28 Sep 13:30–15:00
  12. Sat 5 Oct 13:30–15:00
  13. Sat 12 Oct 13:30–15:00
  14. Sat 19 Oct 13:30–15:00
  15. Sat 26 Oct 13:30–15:00
  16. Sat 16 Nov 13:30–15:00
  17. Sat 23 Nov 13:30–15:00
  18. Sat 30 Nov 13:30–15:00
  19. Sat 7 Dec 13:30–15:00
  20. Sat 14 Dec 13:30–15:00
  21. Sat 21 Dec 13:30–15:00
  22. Sat 28 Dec 13:30–15:00

Cost

Adults: £6.00; Children and Students: £3.00.

Information about this activity is provided by Culture24

Venue

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Lyme Regis Museum

Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QA

About this location

Built on the site of the home of Lyme's renowned fossilist Mary Anning, the museum is one of the architectural gems of Show more… the town and is packed with fascinating displays. Find out about Lyme's early and maritime history, its internationally important geology, its fossils and the many significant writers connected with the town, from Jane Austen to John Fowles.Show less…

Built on the site of the home of Lyme's renowned fossilist Mary Anning, the museum is one of the architectural gems of the town and is packed with fascinating displays. Find out about Lyme's early and maritime history, its internationally important geology, its fossils and the many significant writers connected with the town, from Jane Austen to John Fowles.

Contact

This activity is organised and run by Lyme Regis Museum.

Please register in advance.

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