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 miles
- Weymouth 21.2 miles
- Yeovil 18.2 miles
- Exmouth 22.6 miles
- Dorchester 20.4 miles
- Bridport 6.7 miles
- Chard 9.6 miles
- Chard Town 9.6 miles
- Portland 24.1 miles
- Sidmouth 14.8 miles
- Honiton 13.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Charmouth Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Catherston Leweston Parish 0.8 miles
- Lyme & Charmouth Ward 0.9 miles
- Lyme Regis Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Wootton Fitzpaine Parish 1.6 miles
- Stanton St. Gabriel Parish 1.8 miles
- Uplyme Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Whitchurch Canonicorum Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Morcombelake Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Raymond's Hill Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Combpyne Rousdon Parish 3.7 miles
- Chideock Built-up area 4 miles
Example postcodes in Charmouth
DT6 6QT, DT6 6AZ, DT6 6RU, DT6 6LU, DT6 6LS, DT6 6PZ, DT6 6LN, DT6 6QJ, DT6 6QR … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 22.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 45.2 miles
- Axminster Railway Station 5.1 miles
- Crewkerne Railway Station 10.9 miles
Hotels near Charmouth Ad
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Lyme 1 Hotel 1.6 miles
- Cobb Arms 3 1.8 miles
- Rock Point Inn 1.5 miles
- The Mariners Hotel 2 1.6 miles
- Kersbrook Hotel 4 1.7 miles
- The Old Inn 3 4.4 miles
- Louma Country Hotel 5 2 miles
- Netherleigh 3.5 3 miles
- The George Hotel 5 miles
Local points of interest
- Charmouth Beach Beach 0.5 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 7.2 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 8.9 miles
- Chesil Beach Beach 16.6 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles
- Huish Park Stadium 17.8 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 18.9 miles