Christmas in Lyme Regis

Twinkling lights and carols around the Christmas tree, Lyme Regis is a beautiful place to experience the magic of Christmas by the sea.

Lyme Regis Christmas lights switch on

The spectacular Christmas lights switch on takes place on Saturday 21st November and is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit.  With an illuminated carnival and lantern parade it promises to be an enjoyable event for all the family.

Christmas shopping in Lyme Regis

If you’re looking for a special Christmas gift, then Lyme Regis is the place to go with a fantastic selection of local businesses offering everything from artisan crafts to locally made food and drink. 

Visit the Town Mill in the artisan quarter of Lyme Regis, here you will find a working ancient watermill and shop as well as an art gallery, restaurant, silversmith, seamstress, pottery, seaweed art and a micro-brewery, all nestled around a cobbled courtyard....the perfect place to find that elusive gift!

The Big Christmas Weekend

If you're looking for some Christmas magic then make sure you visit over the Big Christmas Weekend on 12 - 13 December.  There's lots of events and activities taking place including the Christmas Tree Festival, Santa’s Grotto, a makers market, best dressed window competition, live music, special Big Christmas Weekend deals in the local shops and eateries as well as all the usual delights that Lyme Regis has to offer all year round.

Christmas Tree Festival

Step into the festive magic at Pine Hall, Baptist Church, and explore a stunning display of glittering Christmas trees, each uniquely decorated by local groups, organisations, and businesses. Wander through a mini forest of sparkling trees, creatively adorned to reflect the spirit and theme of each contributor. The Christmas Tree Festival takes place between 11 - 13 December it’s a joyful way to get into the Christmas spirit!

Santa's Workshop at The Town Mill

Visit the Town Mill this Christmas as the top floor of the Mill is transformed into Santa's workshop! Santa is missing some presents from the workshop, can you follow Santa's footsteps around the mill to find the presents in time for Christmas Eve? Watch as sacks full of Christmas presents are transported up to the workshop, using the mill's ancient sack hoist! Visit the Christmas workshop and write a letter to Santa or do some festive colouring in and post it in the special postbox for Santa to collect. 

Carols around the Christmas Tree

Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy singing carols around the Christmas tree on 23rd December. Gather with family and friends at 7pm around the Christmas tree in Broad Street and really get into the festive spirit.

Eat, drink and be merry in Lyme Regis!

There are loads of fantastic places to eat and drink in Lyme Regis, many serving the very best of local produce so after a long day shopping why not kick back and relax and let someone do the cooking for you!

A Christmas break in Lyme Regis

Why not book a break away this Christmas?  Lyme Regis has some fantastic hotels where you can be waited on hand and foot over the festive period or why not book a self catering cottage with family or friends?

The great outdoors in and around Lyme Regis is all you need to blow away the cobwebs....and work off any extra indulgence!  Enjoy a crisp walk along the coast path or stroll along The Cobb for some fresh sea air.  A break in Lyme Regis is good for the soul and will make this Christmas one to remember!  Book your break today.

The Lyme Lunge

Start the new year with an exhilarating dip in the sea as part of Lyme Lunge! Join hundreds of hardy souls taking a bracing plunge into the sea dressed in weird and wonderful outfits, or grab a coffee and watch from the sidelines!