Tourists overwhelm Lyme Regis, Dorset, on weekends

Residents of Lyme Regis, a popular UK seaside town, are increasingly avoiding it on weekends due to overcrowding caused by a surge in tourists. Locals cite overtourism as a growing problem. The influx of visitors, especially during peak season, has led to traffic congestion, parking shortages, and a strain on local resources, impacting residents' quality of life. Some residents feel the town is too busy. Lyme Regis, known as the "Pearl of Dorset," attracts tourists year-round, but the town council is working to manage the impact of tourism through public transport and parking solutions.