coastal village which overlooks Lyme Bay and is part of the Jurassic Coast. It lies among steep hills and is sited on a sloping site to the west of the River Char, close to its mouth at the English Channel. Stonebarrow Hill is to the east, Black Venn to the west, and Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast of England at , is to the east. The National Trust owns significant portions of the surrounding area. The cliffs above the beach are a noted source of fossils from the Jurassic period. Amenities There are shops and cafes by the beach and on the main street to serve locals and tourists, including a fossil shop, cafés, bakers, two pubs, and ironmonger. The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre is based in a long-disused cement factory on the foreshore. Charmouth Primary School is located to the south of the village within view of the beach. The Barrs Lane Recreation Ground has children's play equipment and grass pitches, and is the site of an annual summer 'party in the park' offering family entertainment. Noted person Llewellyn Rees, actor (1901-1994) See also List of Dorset beaches South West Coast Path References Notes Bibliography External links Charmouth Portal Charmouth Parish Council Charmouth History St.Andrew's Church Charmouth Primary School Villages in Dorset Beaches of Dorset Populated coastal places in Dorset Jurassic Coast