Enjoy the Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week

Lyme Regis Carnival Week is back, promising a fantastic week filled with fun, excitement, and community spirit.

From the 2nd to the 10th of August, the seaside town of Lyme Regis will come alive with a host of activities and events that cater to all ages.

This annual event, which has raised over £209,500 for local good causes since 2004, is a staple in the community calendar and best of all, it all kicks off with a spectacular fireworks display on the sea front, ensuring the week starts with a serious bang.

The Opening Fireworks Display

Mark your calendars for Friday, 2nd August 2024, at 21:30 when the Lyme Regis Carnival Week opens with one of the best fireworks displays along the south coast.

The free display will be held at The Cobb and you'll be able to see it by grabbing a spot on the sea front or in the nearby gardens.

For safety reasons, access to The Cobb will be restricted from 8:30pm. This free event is sure to dazzle spectators and set the tone for the week ahead.

What Else Is On Over the Week?

Lyme Regis Carnival Week is jam-packed with a huge variety of events and activities designed to entertain the whole family. Some of the highlights include

• A Torchlight Procession: Join the magical Torchlight Procession through Langmoor & Lister Gardens on Saturday, 3rd August 2024, at 21:00.
• The Duck Race: Cheer on your favourite duck at the Duck Race at Higher Mill Flats on Thursday, 8th August 2024, at 12:00.
• Candles Down the River: Experience the serene beauty of Candles Down the River at Jericho Bridge on Thursday, 8th August 2024, at 21:00.
• Lyme Regis Sailing Club Regatta: Watch the regatta at The Slipway on Saturday, 3rd August 2024, at 11:00.
• Grand Carnival Procession: Don’t miss the Grand Carnival Procession down Broad Street on Saturday, 10th August 2024, at 20:00.

The week also features a variety of other activities, including welly wanging, a dog show, children's beach treasure hunts, bingo and quiz nights, a Lyme History Tour with the Town Crier, children's pavement art competitions, musical performances, a junior town crier competition, a sand pie competition, beach sports, a teddy bears picnic, a wacky wheelbarrow race and loads more.

With so much to see and do, there’s something for everyone at Lyme Regis Carnival Week.

Tickets & Supporting Good Causes

Many of the events during Lyme Regis Carnival Week are free to attend, but some require tickets which means it's important to check the event schedule and book activities in advance where necessary.

All of the activities are great value and your ticket price helps the event to continue their support for local good causes.

Create Your Own Summer Fireworks Display

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Plus, if you're planning to use your display to support local causes make sure you check out our article Fireworks for a Cause: Supporting Charity Events with Pyrotechnics to learn about planning a charity event, how to promote it, maximising your fundraising and more.