Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week
A week of events for the whole family during the summer holidays which provides great entertainment while raising money for local good causes. Among the many events, highlights of the week include the Torchlight Procession, Candles Down the River, Wacky Wheelbarrow Race, Duck Race, and the Carnival Procession finale.
Event details
Dates and times
Friday 1st August - All day
Saturday 2nd August - All day
Sunday 3rd August - All day
Monday 4th August - All day
Tuesday 5th August - All day
Wednesday 6th August - All day
Thursday 7th August - All day
Friday 8th August - All day
Saturday 9th August - All day
All day
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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