Much to do in Lyme Regis this Autumn
As the daylight hours begin to slip away and the leaves slowly turn to vibrant orange & reds we know it’s finally time to embrace the autumnal weather and look to the months ahead. Days filled with cosy log-burners and fresh coastal walks await all of our solo explorers, adventurous couples and family weekend wanderers who are booked into our properties in the upcoming season.
Autumn in Lyme Regis truly is magical, as the summer crowds recede and the weather takes on a crispy yet reinvigorating hue, the cosy nooks and cranny’s in Lyme become a hidden place to take a break as you dip in & out of the seasonal weather.
So if you’re interested in embracing Lyme’s autumnal magic we’ve put together some of our favourite things to do in the upcoming season from outdoor adventures to getting some creative culinary experience, have a browse below to discover Autumnal treats on offer in Lyme!
Strawberry Tree Cookery Classes
Strawberry Tree are offering a range of hands-on cooking classes offering you a uniquely delicious experience to inspire your taste buds and connect with others through a shared love of food.
Some of our favourite experiences taking place this month include a Spanish Tapas & Lunch event. Given the current weather, being whisked off to Southern Spain through the rich taste of tapas sounds wonderful so we cannot help but be drawn into this class!
A whole mix of wonderful experiences are offered all year round so if you did miss out on a spot in the classes listed above do not fret, all of their yearly classes can be found here, to give you that wonderfully foodie inspiration!
2. High Grange Fire School
Set in the rolling Devon hills, High Grange offers a wonderfully autumnal setting to learn new skills and eat incredible food. The canopy of the surrounding forest, tinge of wood smoke and fresh air will accompany you and offers the perfect experience day this season.
Some of the amazing fire school events this autumn are ‘Deer in a Day’ and ‘Christmas Fire School.’
This is the perfect time to give ‘The Festive Hamper’ a go, as this is a seasonal course whereby you spend half a day Christmas hamper making, creating beautiful foodie gifts to take home or share with friends and family - it’s a truly wholesome festive activity!
Or if you want to get ahead the Christmas Fire School will allow you to enjoy cooking whatever the weather, and equip you with the skills to make this Christmas one to remember!
3. Marine Theatre
This is the perfect season to catch a play, screening, stand up event or musical gig at Marine Theatre who host such a far reaching and vibrant programme! Located right on the seafront overlooking Lyme bay it offers a unique setting to residents & visitors to Lyme Regis who wish to explore the entertainment & arts scene.
As the nights draw in and the air chills what would be better than warming up through the sound of laughter at the ‘Lyme Regis Comedy Club.’
4. Malthouse Gallery
Set in the courtyard of the Town Mill in the popular Artisan Quarter of Lyme Regis, the Malthouse Gallery offers a unique setting to explore the work of both established and emerging artists for free, offering you a special chance to view, enjoy or buy some wonderful work. Although open all year round, there are some incredible exhibitions this season, with one of our favourites outlined below:
This month we are particularly looking forward to the Ever Present curated by Alison Shelton-Brown. Given our location on the Jurassic Coast we have a close relationship with the elements, especially the salt-tinged aspects! So we greatly look forward to learning about how each of the 12 artists artist draw inspirations from our region’s stunning landscapes and how this impacts their creative journeys.
5. Bonfire Night
Visiting Lyme on the 1st November? The annual fireworks display is not to be missed, as the spectacular display whizzes to life above The Cobb. Settle down on the beachfront or head on up to Langmoor gardens which offers you an unbeatable vantage point as the sky pops and bangs above the sea! See below for some incredible pictures from last years event by Dorset’s award-winning photographer James Loveridge Photography.
6. Christmas Lights Switch On
If you happen to be in Lyme on the 22nd November 2024 be sure to catch this years Christmas lights switch on! It’s a beautiful community led event and a perfect way to slowly begin the festive season. The event itself involves a performance in Broad Street following by a parade of homemade Christmas lanterns before Santa himself arrives by sleigh to begin the countdown. So if you want to embrace that Christmas sparkle join the fun on Broad Street!
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