Church Beach is a beach in Dorset, England.

The beautiful beach of Church Cove lies just east of Lyme Regis, close to the town centre. The beach was featured in the film, “The French Lieutenant’s Woman” starring Meryl Streep. At low tide, the beach reveals a stunning stretch of sand and some fascinating rock pools – home to an array of shore life, including shrimp. Although swimming here is not ideal due to the water quality, the beach still offers breathtaking views of The Cobb and the surrounding coastal path, which is brimming with fossils and leads all the way to Charmouth. To ensure visitors have a comfortable and safe visit, the beach is cleaned daily and there is a dog ban in place during the summer. Nearby, there’s plenty of parking at Cobb Gate (approx. 100 meters away) and Pitthouse Car Park (approx. 200 meters). There is also a good selection of facilities in the town centre such as a first aid post, toilets, shops, restaurants, pubs and museums. Plus, the tourist information centre is not far away from the beach. Access down to the beach is via a slipway.

Are there lifeguards on Church Beach?

Church Beach is a lifeguarded beach.

Beach lifeguards in Dorset are provided by the RNLI and details can be subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information on lifeguards at Church Beach including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Church Beach?

So – is Church Beach, Dorset dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on Church Beach.

Dogs are not allowed on the beach during the summer months.

Is there parking at Church Beach?

There is parking availabile at Church Beach.

This location provides parking for up to 500 cars, including disabled spaces, and there is a fee associated for using the car park.

Church Beach Location

The nearest postcode location for Church Beach is: DT7 3QB
The OS Grid Reference for Church Beach is: SY 3442 9213
The nearest town to Church Beach is: Lyme Regis

Church Beach Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”DT7 3QB” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Church Beach – Additional Information


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