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 22nd 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 Brassy Sparkle of Christmas

Celebrate the season with a joyful evening of bold brass and festive favourites! Join Lyme Regis Town Band on 5th December for a heartwarming musical showcase where classic carols and Christmas pop hits are reimagined with the vibrant sound of brass instruments. This uplifting performance promises to add sparkle to your seasonal celebrations and get everyone into the Christmas spirit!

Santa's Grotto & Christmas Tree Festival

Celebrate the festive season in Lyme Regis with two magical events at the Baptist Church. Wander through a sparkling forest of Christmas trees at the much-loved Christmas Tree Festival between 12 - 14 December, where local groups and businesses showcase their creativity with dazzling decorations. Then, on Saturday 13th December, don’t miss your chance to meet Santa in his grotto, run by the Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival team, with all proceeds supporting local good causes. It’s a joyful way to get into the Christmas spirit!

Santa's Helper Experience at The Town Mill

Take a trip to The Town Mill from 22nd December until 24th December for some festive fun at their Santa's Helper Experience.  The top floor of The Mill will be transformed into Santa’s Workshop, where many toys and presents will be stored ready for Santa to deliver on Christmas Eve! Using the ancient sack hoist, children can help to get big sacks full of presents up to Santa's workshop in time for Christmas Eve!

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.

Have a refreshing start to 2026!

Why not welcome in 2026 with the Lyme Lunge!  Dig out your fancy dress and join hundreds of brave other souls for a bracing plunge in the sea!