A full week of events in support of the RNLI, one of Lyme Regis’s most beloved annual traditions. Activities include a fun run, a bathtub race, crab-fishing competitions, illuminated boat displays, birds-of-prey shows, paddleboarding, fossil talks, and a grand duck race. A spectacular fireworks display closes the week.
Warm, community-spirited and brilliantly varied, it’s a fantastic week to be in Lyme Regis.
Bathtub Race | Saturday 15th August
Teams build, decorate and race a bathtub raft from Cobb Gate to the harbour, finishing on the slipway. Fancy dress required. Tickets £11.55.
Damsels in Distress | Tuesday 18th August
A two-person team event. One paddleboarder or double-kayaker paddles or kayaks out to a boat to rescue their teammate, then races back to the finish. First pair home wins. Tickets £6.13.
Swim Challenge | Saturday 22nd August
A 1.2km open water swim from Cobb Gate beach to the North Wall. There’s a senior race for swimmers aged 15 and over, and a junior race for those aged 8 to 14. Tickets £2.88 to £6.13.
Book your place on Eventbrite via the RNLI Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week 2026 collection page.