Here are some events in Lyme Regis for you to enjoy during your stay with us. Or why not book a visit in timing with these events happening in the town.
13th – 14th June
Have you ever seen a life-sized dinosaur or held a 200 million year old fossil in the palm of your hand? Would you like to follow in the footsteps of Mary Anning and find your very own fossil?
Dinosaurs, talks, walks, panel discussions and children’s activities will be coming to Lyme Regis for the Fossil Festival 2025!
Lyme Regis is blessed with some of the most remarkable palaeontology and geology on the planet and the Fossil Festival celebrates this with a weekend of science, discovery and fun.
There’s an abundance of activities for enthusiasts of all ages including guided fossil and geographical walks, fascinating exhibitions, lots of hands-on science plus some thought-provoking and entertaining talks.
27th June
Young musicians from youth music organisation B Sharp will be performing at various locations on the seafront and around town at one of the many busking stops or in the main performance area on Marine Parade.
Buskers of all ages perform, using a range of instruments and passers-by are also encouraged to get involved.
There will also be workshops and activities for all ages including an open mic session, drums, crafts and performances by B Sharp bands.
4th July
Celebrate the start of summer with the Seasiders as the football club once again host the annual Lyme Regis AFC Sausage & Cider Festival in July.
This mini festival in a day, this event raises funds for the football club and showcases a fantastic selection of more than 20 ciders, sizzling sausages and other refreshments.
A programme of live music and entertainment will be held throughout the day plus there will be indoor and outdoor bars, a Pimm’s tent, BBQ and other food, ice creams, raffle and a bouncy castle which will be open all day.
11th July
The sixth Lyme Morris Day of Dance will be held on Saturday 11th July, with morris sides from across the South West and further afield putting on a show of morris dancing. Watch the high energy routines to the beat of drums, hum of accordions with the sound of bells tinkling and sticks knocking.
There will be performances at various locations along the seafront including the Marine Parade shelters and outside Swim.
The event is hosted by Lyme Morris, representing Lyme Regis and Uplyme, who perform in their white and green livery and iconic top hats. They’re a traditional morris dancing side favouring the use of long sticks with high energy, high impact dances, focused on having fun for both the performers and the watching public.
22nd July
Somers Day is an annual parade organised by the Lyme Regis and St George’s Twinning Association to commemorate Lyme Regis’s former mayor and politician Admiral Sir George Somers who founded the islands of Bermuda in the name of King James VI in 1609.
Dignitaries and visitors from the town of St. Georges, Bermuda, walk with members of Lyme Regis and St George’s Twinning Association and members of the town council at 11am through Langmoor Gardens and along Marine Parade to the Cobb, where a flag raising and memorial ceremony takes place.
31st July – 8th August
A week of events for the whole family during the summer holidays which provides great entertainment while raising money for local good causes.
Among the many events, highlights of the week include the Torchlight Procession, Candles Down the River, Wacky Wheelbarrow Race, Duck Race, and the Carnival Procession finale.
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31st July
Be prepared to be dazzled by a spectacular Lyme Regis Firework display!
Lyme Regis harbour offers the perfect setting for an explosion of light and colour with the skies above Lyme Regis seafront illuminated by a stunning pyrotechnic display.
Watch from Langmoor and Lister Gardens or anywhere along the seafront near the sandy beach.
This free event will kick off Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival week with a bang. Please give generously to collectors on the night. All profits to local good causes.
15th – 22nd August
One of the town’s biggest summer attractions, Lifeboat Week is a whole week of fun, games, entertainment music and displays for all the family to enjoy. All the old favourites are in the week’s attractions: the bath tub race, swimming challenges, a crab fishing competition, teddy bears’ picnic and the hugely popular water or wine lucky dip.
The highlight of the week will be an aerobatic display by vintage aircraft over two days featuring two aircraft from the Navy Wings collection based at the Royal Naval Air Station in Yeovilton. The vintage Harvard and Chipmunk aircraft will be performing on Wednesday and Thursday during the week.
29th – 31st August
A four day festival of free live folk music, shanty singing, storytelling and ceilidh dancing along the seafront. The Marine Theatre will also play host to a number of the UK’s finest folk musicians.
7th November
Watch the fireworks as they light up the sky over the harbour. The Cobb provides a fantastic backdrop for the stunning display with Lister and Langmoor gardens offering a wonderful vantage point to view the explosive night of fireworks.
8th November
The Remembrance Day Parade is led by the Mayor of Lyme Regis, the civic party and members of the Royal British Legion.
Participants are requested to assemble at the Pound Street entrance to Langmoor Gardens at 9am and at 9.30am the procession will proceed down Broad Street, along Bridge Street and Church Street to St Michael’s Church for a special service which starts at 10am. The procession will then gather at the clock tower at 10.50am ready for a poignant two minute silence at 11am.
The public are warmly encouraged to line the route to watch the parade and pay their respects to all who have served.
21st November
It’s that special time of year when Lyme really starts to twinkle. Spirits are expected to be high on Saturday 21st November 2026 as Lyme Regis begins its countdown to Christmas with the big switch on of the town’s Christmas lights. The lighting up of Lyme never fails to draw crowds and gasps of wonder from onlookers soaking up the magical seasonal atmosphere. This year Santa will again be arriving on his sleigh to switch on the lights.
11th – 13th December
The Christmas Tree Festival held in the Pine Hall at the Baptist Church is one of the town’s best loved festive events which showcases a stunning array of glittering Christmas trees decorated by local groups, businesses and organisations
Meander through a mini forest of sparkling trees adorned with lights and creatively decorated to reflect the theme of the organisation.
The magical spectacle which brings extra festive cheer to the town is free to attend, but there will be donation pots at the bottom of each of the trees decorated by local community groups and organisations.
23rd December 2025
19:00
Get into the festive spirit and join one of Lyme’s longest running traditions, the annual Carols Round the Tree event organised by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis.
The popular community event, now in its 64th year, always attracts a large crowd and raises funds for a chosen local charity. Traditional carols are sung around the large Christmas tree at the bottom of Broad Street. Music is provided by the Lyme Regis Town Band.
