Lyme Regis Fossil Festival

The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is an annual event for the whole family. The Festival seeks to enthuse young people about science, earth sciences in particular.

Packed full of events for all ages to find out all about the amazing Jurassic Coast.  Enjoy walks, talks, theatre, music, comedy, exhibits, incredible interactive activities and lots of hands-on science for all ages. The Fossil Fair offers fun and rare fossils, minerals and jewellery.

Listen to experts from the Natural History Museum, British Antarctic Survey, Palaeontological Association, Jurassic Coast Trust, Geological Society, Lyme Regis Museum and the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre.

Entry to all exhibition venues is free, with a small charge for walks and talks. There will be lots of street performances from outside the museum, Cobb Gate car park and in the Marine Shelters.

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Dates and times
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Saturday 12th June - All day

Sunday 13th June - All day

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All day

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9.6 miles from Highlands End and Eype Beach

7.5 miles from Golden Cap

12.9 miles from Graston Copse

32.5 miles from Sandyholme

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