Historic houses · South West England
Shelby House
In or near Charmouth.
Shelby House — house in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 7.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Shelby House is a historic house in South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 7.7 km away. Postcode area DT7.
Photo gallery
Official information
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is an independent museum showcasing over 30,000 fossil specimens, including local Jurassic marine fossils. Visitors can explore various exhibits that illustrate the connection between present-day life and the fossil collection.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shelby House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Lyme Regis, South-West England. It is situated within the West Dorset Coast SSSI and the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7262, -2.9341
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Lyme Regis
- Postcode
- DT7 3PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- 01297 443541
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 7.7 km
- Official site
- www.dinosaurland.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17543387 (CC0)
- commons: Lyme Regis (2022-02-25) 056.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shelby House?
- Shelby House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT7 3PP), in the parish of Lyme Regis.
- What is Shelby House?
- Shelby House — house in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Shelby House?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT7 3PP.
- Is Shelby House a listed building?
- Shelby House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Shelby House a protected site?
- Yes — Shelby House is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shelby House?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT7 3PP.