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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 5 events in Lyme Regis appear below.
10 Apr 2020 to 11 Apr 2020
Lyme Regis Big Beer Festival
Lyme Regis, Dorset
With over 20 beers and 20 live acts, this promises to be a hearty celebration of beer and music. Join us by the sea for drinking, singing, and dancing at this great community event, staged by the Marine Theatre and Lyme Regis Brewery.
12 April 2020
Easter Bonnet Parade - Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Make an Easter Bonnet or just enjoy the spectacle of people in the parade wearing their Easter Bonnets.
2pm: Judging of Easter Bonnets in the Baptist Church.
Easter Bonnet Parade
3pm from the Baptist Church, Broad Street, led by the Mayor finishing at the Jubilee Pavilion on the seafront. Majorettes forming part of the parade. Prizes in five age groups as well as those for ladies and gentlemen, and special prizes for the best under five entry.
01 May 2020 to 03 May 2020
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
Lyme Regis, Dorset
The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is an annual event for the whole family. Enjoy walks, talks, theatre, music, comedy, exhibits and lots of hands-on science for all ages. The Fossil Fair offers fun and rare fossils, minerals and jewellery.
We have experts from the Natural History Museum, Palaeontological Association, British Antarctic Survey, Geological Society, Lyme Regis Museum, the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre and many more.
Entry to the Festival is free, and there is a small charge ...
22 May 2020 to 25 May 2020
Jazz Jurassica
Lyme Regis, Dorset
This festival of Jazz returns to bring a cocktail of music to your ears over the Bank Holiday weekend, with an added twist of Lyme.
27 June 2020
Guitars on the Beach
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Guitars On The Beach is the UK’s largest guitar festival at which hundreds of guitarists of all ages and abilities come together to simultaneously play together a selection of well-known songs and form Britain’s biggest band, performing on the beach in Lyme Regis in Dorset.
This year we’ll be incorporating a new [relatively speaking] section encouraging parents to play along with their children, plus a little bit of Country. But the usual GOTB rock will be intact, with great bands playing ...
Holiday ParksLatest Lyme Regis Features
The latest Lyme Regis articles from Resort Dorset are previewed below.
3 Mar 2020
Resort Dorset’s second ‘photos of the month’ feature is here! We’ve selected some of our favourite photos from Instagram that either mention @resortdorset or use the tag #resortdorset. Additionally, we select a featured photo of the month (above). Let’s get stuck in!
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River Stour
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23 Jul 2019
Dorset is well-known for many reasons, and you’re probably visiting because you’ve heard many great things about the beautiful county (we’re guessing the 95-mile stretch of the Jurassic Coast has something to do with it). But, have you planned what you’re going to get up to during your stay?
Holidays in Dorset just aren’t complete without visiting these places. They’ll make your trip extra special…
Durdle Door
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2 Jul 2019
When it comes to golden beaches, stunning coastlines and picturesque harboursides, Dorset is first on the list for many. Escaping the urban lifestyle, all of this makes for a dreamy getaway.
The 285km stretch of Jurassic coast is home to both vibrant and relaxing locations with offerings nothing short of spectacular. From world-famous landmarks including Durdle Door to hidden gems such as Eype Beach that sits next to West Bay, looking for special places to stay in Dorset by the ... Read more...
8 Apr 2019
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...
26 Mar 2018
The popular Resort Dorset magazine for 2018 is out today. Our free title offers visitors the chance to discover all the best things to see and do across the county.
Resort is packed with great attractions, activities, food and drink, shopping, events and more ideas for great days out. You'll also find lots of money-saving vouchers!
Keep an eye out for the bright yellow dispensers and pick up your copy soon - they'll be found in many hotels, holiday parks, shops, ... Read more...
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