Undercliff, Lyme Regis — The French Lieutenant's Woman

Where to go

50.5861, -1.24111

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1982)

On screen

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In real life

Undercliff, Lyme Regis

Can you visit?

Open to the public, free

Time to allow

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Confidence

Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The French Lieutenant's Woman film at Undercliff?

At 50.5861, -1.24111 in Lyme Regis. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Can you visit Undercliff?

Open to the public, free.

What else was filmed near Undercliff?

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