Events and what's on in Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis is home to, well... Its great location on the Jurassic coast, its history and heritage, its popular beach and promenade, its narrow streets surrounded by individual shops and its admirable gardens.
Because of this, Lyme Regis attracts visitors that find it difficult to stay away. This creates a perfect environment for a range of events.
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The next 3 events in Lyme Regis appear below.
31 October 2025
A Spooktacular Night at Lyme Regis Museum
Lyme Regis, Dorset
This Halloween, step into the shadows of Lyme Regis Museum… where fossils, ghostly tales, and ghoulish fun await! Get ready for a frightfully fun evening this Halloween!
Join us for:
Spooky Stories
Creepy Crafts
Freaky Face Painting
A Torchlight Trail through 200 million years of history
Unlucky Dip for the brave!
Perfect for families, our Spooktacular promises a night of thrills, giggles and ghoulish fun. Don’t miss out, spaces are limited and this event is always ...
01 November 2025
Lyme Regis Fireworks Display
Lyme Regis, Dorset
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.
The firework display is organised by the Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival team and is free to attend with cash donations encouraged via official collectors on the night. You can also donate online at lymeregiscarnival.co.uk/donateonline to help ensure future ...
25 Oct 2025 to 01 Nov 2025
Mini Ghoulf
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Discover a spine tingling after dark adventure packed with frightful surprises at Halloween mini ghoulf from Saturday 25 October until Saturday 1 November 2025.
For one week only this Halloween, Lyme Regis Town Council will transform the mini golf course into a ghostly, glowing playground. As night falls over Langmoor Gardens, come along and play a round of eerie, illuminated mini ghoulf. As you wind through the holes, watch out for spiders waiting in creepy cobwebs, ghastly ghouls and ...
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8 Oct 2025
So, it’s the October half term and you may be wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained!
Well don’t worry, whether you are local resident or are staying in Dorset on a break, there’s lots to do throughout the half term holidays. If you're looking for things to do in Dorset we have found lots of Dorset events to keep you entertained. Our Resort family has children of different ages, here are some of the things we plan to enjoy during the ... Read more...
7 Apr 2025
Dorset’s Egg-stravaganza of Easter Activities!
The Easter holidays are upon us! Whether you’re visiting Dorset for a holiday or live here and want to explore more of your county, there’s never a shortage of places to go and activities for the kids – and big kids! – to get involved in. But what’s on?
Dorset is chock full of family-friendly attractions, and many will be hosting Easter Egg Hunts or other fun activities for kids to enjoy over ... Read more...
3 Apr 2025
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A Trunkload of Fun!
Have you ‘herd’ about the trunkload of fun that's stampeded to West Dorset this spring?
To support the brilliant Weldmar Hospicecare, local businesses have kindly sponsored an exciting and eye-catching art sculpture trail of 59 beautifully decorated elephants, individually and uniquely designed by local & national artists. Small and giant elephant sculptures can be found at coastal locations and in historic towns until 27th May in West ... Read more...
8 Apr 2024
Dorset Coast Safety Messages
Stay safe on the Dorset Coast Dorset Beach Safety Information - Visit Dorset (visit-dorset.com)
Image by Sarah Middleton Photography www.sarahmiddletonphotography.com/
Walking
The Jurassic Coast is constantly eroding. This erosion has created the beautiful coastline that we see today, but it’s important to remember that rock falls and landslides are part of this process. Although they are more likely to occur after heavy rainfall or ... Read more...
5 Apr 2024
Operation Overlord – D-DAY 80th Anniversary 6TH June 1944 – 6th June 2024.
This year sees the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and in commemorative events across the county, Dorset will be paying homage to the incredible bravery of allied troops who left South Coast ports and airfields for France on 6th June 1944.
On this momentous day, over 5,000 ships and landing craft carrying more than 150,000 troops descended on five Normandy beaches. The landings saw the start of ... Read more...
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