Charmouth is a small coastal village in Dorset, tucked on the Jurassic Coast between Lyme Regis and Bridport where the little River Char meets the sea. Its shingle and sandy beach backed by mudstone and clay cliffs is famous for exposed fossil beds - ammonites and fragments of marine reptiles are commonly found after storms - and the village is home to a dedicated visitor centre that runs guided fossil walks and stewardship work along this UNESCO World Heritage coastline.
Historically a modest fishing and agricultural settlement, Charmouth now relies largely on tourism, holiday accommodation and independent shops and cafés, while retaining a village community centred on the church and local events. Coastal erosion, conservation and the balance between amateur fossil hunting and scientific interest shape much of its character, giving the place a lively mix of natural history importance and small‑scale seaside charm.
Postcode districts covering Charmouth
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Weymouth 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Yeovil 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Exmouth 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Dorchester 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Bridport 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Chard 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Chard Town 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Portland 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Sidmouth 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Honiton 13.3 miles21.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Charmouth Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Catherston Leweston Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Lyme & Charmouth Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Lyme Regis Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wootton Fitzpaine Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stanton St. Gabriel Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Uplyme Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Whitchurch Canonicorum Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Morcombelake Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Raymond's Hill Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Combpyne Rousdon Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Chideock Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Charmouth
DT6 6QP, DT6 6RU, DT6 6BB, DT6 6QF, DT6 6PU, DT6 6AX, DT6 6QH, DT6 6QL, DT6 6BD … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Bristol Airport 45.2 miles72.8 km
- Axminster Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 10.9 miles17.6 km
Hotels near Charmouth Ad
- Fernhill Hotel 3 0.6 miles1 km
- The Dower House Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Lyme 1 Hotel 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Largigi, Free Parking, Close to the Beach and Town Centre Rooms 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Kerrington House 5 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
- The Bull Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The George Hotel 5 miles8 km
- Haddon House Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
Local points of interest
- Charmouth Beach Beach 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Huish Park Stadium 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 18.9 miles30.4 km