Local Events in Lyme Regis

Boat Building Academy Annual Open Day▸

Free behind-the-scenes look at traditional boatbuilding in action with student boats and furniture on display at Monmouth Beach.

Lyme Morris Dawn of the Dance▸

Lyme Morris welcome summer with sunrise dancing on Cobb Beach. Free event open to all; BBQ breakfast provided by The Fox and Owl pub.

Blessing of the Boats▸

Annual interdenominational service at the RNLI Lifeboat Station acknowledging lives lost at sea and blessing all who work at sea. Music by Lyme Regis Town Band and Lyme Bay Moonrakers; wreaths laid at sea by lifeboat crew.

Lyme Eats Boutique Street Food Market▸

International street food pop-up market on Gun Cliff Walk. Local and world cuisines served from 4pm to sunset.

Dinosaur Tram Day▸

Dinosaurs have returned to roam Axe Valley! Take a tram tour with your ranger deep into Jurassic discovery! Departs from Colyton at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Booking advised. Seaton a 15 minute drive west from Lyme.

Uplyme Fete▸

Annual village fete at King George V Playing Fields in Uplyme.

Bridport Food & Beer Festival▸

Popular annual food festival at Asker Meadows with nearly 100 local food and drink traders, cookery theatre, chef demonstrations and children's activities. Beer Festival runs Fri 12 and Sat 13 June evenings.

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival▸

One of Dorset's largest science festivals. Expert talks, guided walks, author signings, creative workshops, street performances and hands-on fossil activities for all ages.

Lyme Eats Boutique Street Food Market▸

International street food pop-up market on Gun Cliff Walk from 4pm to sunset.

B Sharp Busking Festival▸

Young musicians from youth music charity B Sharp perform across the streets and seafront of Lyme Regis in a free celebration of live music.

Beaminster Festival of Music and the Arts▸

Annual community festival of music and the arts in the market town of Beaminster, supporting young musicians in Dorset. Diverse programme of concerts and events.

Lyme Regis Sausage & Cider Festival▸

Annual festival at Lyme Regis Football Club's Davey Fort ground with live music, local sausages, craft ciders and food vendors. Adults £5, Under-16s £3.

Lyme Morris Day of Dance▸

Over 400 dancers and musicians from morris sides across the South West perform along Marine Parade. Hosted by Lyme Morris in their iconic white, green and top-hat livery.

Lyme Eats Boutique Street Food Market▸

International street food pop-up market on Gun Cliff Walk from 4pm to sunset.

Honiton Market Charter Day▸

A town-wide celebration with live performances, music, family fun activities, a bouncy castle, a dog show and a good selection of food and licensed drinks stalls. This year's theme is "Storytelling".

Somers Day Parade▸

Annual parade organised by the Lyme Regis and St George's Twinning Association to commemorate Admiral Sir George Somers, founder of Bermuda. Dignitaries from Bermuda join the procession through Langmoor Gardens to the Cobb.

Lyme Regis Summer Fireworks Display▸

Spectacular fireworks display from The Cobb to open Regatta and Carnival Week. Free to attend from Langmoor and Lister Gardens or anywhere along the seafront.

Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week▸

Week-long programme of family events raising money for local good causes. Highlights include the Torchlight Procession, Candles Down the River, Wacky Wheelbarrow Race, Duck Race and Grand Carnival Procession finale.

Uplyme Summer Flower and Produce Show▸

Annual horticultural show at King George V Playing Fields in Uplyme.

West Bay Day (Bridport Carnival Event)▸

Celebrating the area's history and heritage... Used to be West Bay Day but 2026 marks the move to a full weekend of family entertainment. Barbeques, live bands, bar, pirate games and fireworks 10pm Sunday night. A 20 minute drive east from Lyme.

Grand Carnival Procession▸

The spectacular finale of Carnival Week: a colourful procession with music, dance and entertainment from Holmbush Car Park down Broad Street and along Marine Parade to the Cobb.

Dinosaur Safari Tram▸

Dinosaurs have returned to roam Axe Valley! Take a tram tour with your ranger deep into Jurassic territory! Departs from Colyton Station at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Booking advised. Seaton a 15 minute drive west from Lyme.

Jurassic Fields Music Festival▸

Three-day family-friendly music festival at West Bay Fields near Broomhill Farm, Bridport. 11th edition of established West Dorset festival.

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week▸

One of the town's biggest summer events. A full week of family fun, games, entertainment and displays raising funds for the RNLI. Features the Red Arrows display, Bathtub Race, swimming challenges and crab fishing competition.

Red Arrows over Lyme Bay▸

Get to the seafront early and secure your spot! The Red Arrows were last here in 2017... it was absolutely spectacular! Precise time to be confirmed... we'll update when we hear!

Dinosaur Safari Tram Day▸

Dinosaurs have returned to roam Axe Valley! Take a tram tour with your ranger deep into Jurassic territory! Departs from Colyton Station at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Booking advised. Seaton a 15 minute drive west from Lyme.

Lyme Eats Boutique Street Food Market▸

International street food pop-up market on Gun Cliff Walk from 4pm to sunset.

Bridport Carnival Procession▸

Annual Bridport Carnival procession through the town centre from West Allington, moving off at 7pm.

Bridport Torchlight Procession▸

Magical torchlight walk from Bridport Town Centre to West Bay with 1500 blazing torches, culminating in bonfire and fireworks on East Beach.

Melplash Agricultural Show▸

One of the South West's premier agricultural shows at the West Bay Showground in Bridport. Livestock, horses, homecrafts, horticulture and over 400 trade stands.

Dinosaur Safari Tram Day▸

Dinosaurs have returned to roam Axe Valley! Take a tram tour with your ranger deep into Jurassic territory! Departs from Colyton Station at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Booking advised. Ticket includes Jurassic Discovery exhibition.

Lyme Folk Weekend▸

Free three-day festival of live folk music, shanty singing, storytelling and ceilidh dancing along the seafront. Ticketed evening concerts in the Marine Theatre.

Sidmouth Airshow: The Red Arrows▸

Sidmouth is a half hour drive West if you're a fan of air displays and fancy a day-trip. The Red Arrows will be returning as part of the Sidmouth Regatta Weekend. Display time to be confirmed.

Bridport Hat Festival▸

Celebration of hats, fundraiser for head-related charities and giant summer-ending street party. Fun Hat Competition open to all.

Seaton Carnival▸

Seaton's annual illuminated carnival procession opening the East Devon Carnival Circuit. The committee noted 2026 is a special year.

RNLI Lyme Splash Swim 2026▸

Lyme Regis to Charmouth 2 mile open water sea swim along the Jurassic Coast... weather dependent. Limited to 300 participants and always sells out!

Lyme Regis Bonfire Night Fireworks Display▸

Annual free fireworks display from The Cobb with a bonfire on the beach if weather permits. Organised by Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival team. Cash donations encouraged.

Remembrance Sunday Events▸

Annual Remembrance Sunday parade through town (9:30am) and memorial service at St Michael's Church (10am). Then gather at the clock tower at 10:50 for a two minute silence.

Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Switch On▸

Annual event marking the start of the festive season in Lyme Regis. Santa arrives on his sleigh to switch on the town's Christmas lights.

Lyme Regis Christmas Tree Festival▸

Free festival in the Baptist Church Pine Hall where local groups, organisations and businesses decorate Christmas trees. Musical entertainment throughout.

The Big Christmas Weekend▸

Town-wide Christmas celebration with Christmas Tree Festival, Santa's Grotto, makers markets, best-dressed window competition and entertainment. Organised by Lyme Regis Business Association.

Carols Round the Tree▸

Annual community carol singing event organised by Rotary Club of Lyme Regis around the Christmas tree at the bottom of Broad Street. Music by Lyme Regis Town Band.

New Year's Day Duck Race 2027▸

Hundreds of numbered toy ducks released into the River Lym at Windsor Terrace on New Year's Day, racing to Jordan Flats. Raises funds for Lyme Regis Christmas Lights.

Lyme Lunge 2027▸

Annual fancy dress sea dip on New Year's Day organised by Rotary Club of Lyme Regis. Weather-dependent.