The French Lieutenant’s Woman – Lyme Regis – October 2025
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A weekend trip in Lyme Regis for The French Lieutenant's Woman

Lyme Regis, a charming seaside town, boasts stunning Jurassic Coast views, historic Cobb Harbour, and fossil-rich beaches. Its quaint streets and friendly atmosphere make it a delightful getaway.

So everyone can stay together, I have booked all the rooms in a charming hotel in Lyme for the weekend. It is the social side of these trips that everyone enjoys the most, so that way everyone can stay together in one place.

For the book, we will read and discuss The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles, set in Lyme Regis and made famous by Meryl Streep.  

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ITINERARY

Friday 31st October 2025

After arriving in Lyme and having time to check in, we will all meet up in the evening over something to eat.

Saturday 1st November 2025
We will explore the town together today and visit the historic cobb, the seawall made famous by Meryl Streep in The French Lieutenant's Woman.
After exploring the city for the day, we will head back to our accommodation for a chance to refresh, before meeting up again for our evening meal and book club meeting event in a local restaurant. This meal is included in the price. 
Sunday - 2nd November 2025
One final breakfast together before checking out and then a free day to explore more of the surrounding area, visit the fossil museum or just relax with a book with a coffee.

Accommodation

I have booked all of the rooms in the Lyme Townhouse so that we have the entire place to ourselves. There are seven rooms, all with King size beds and en-suite. You can see the full details here - https://www.lyme-townhouse.co.uk 

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THE COST

Included in the cost of the trip:-
Everything from a normal Books in Places trip, but with accommodation included!

  • 2 nights accommodation in a double room with en-suite
  • Breakfast included
  • Evening meal with a couple of glasses of wine in local restaurant on Saturday 
  • A book club discussion while we enjoy our evening meal. 
  • A guided day around Lyme Regis

The total cost of the trip is £445, which includes all of the above. 

Alternatively, if you would prefer to not include the accommodation, you can just book without the accommodation option.

There are only seven rooms available on this trip.