Please meet outside the museum for Fossil and Mary Anning Walks.
Fossil Walks provided by Paddy Howe of the Fossil Workshop.
Mary Anning Walks provided by Natalie Manifold.
Lyme Regis History Walks provided by Chris Lovejoy.
October 2019
Lyme History Walk Wednesday 23rd October, 11am
With Chris Lovejoy Discover the unique and colourful history of Lyme Regis with local historian Chris Lovejoy, including tales of smuggling, heroism and the skirmishes of the English Civil war.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Saturday 26th October, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Lyme History Walk Saturday 26th October, 11am
With Chris Lovejoy Discover the unique and colourful history of Lyme Regis with local historian Chris Lovejoy, including tales of smuggling, heroism and the skirmishes of the English Civil war.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Sunday 27th October, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Sunday Afternoon Tea At The Museum 27 Oct
Explore Lyme’s fascinating history with poet Sarah Acton and create your own writing inspired by the museum collections. These sessions are an opportunity to meet new people, explore the collections, write, share stories and drink tea! No experience necessary for these thought provoking sessions. Suitable for Adults, beginners, improvers and those wanting to develop their skills.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Monday 28th October, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Dinosaur Graveyard
Join artist Darrell Wakelam to make fantastic models and artwork inspired by the museum's dinosaurs.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Tuesday 29th October, 9.15am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Wednesday 30th October, 9.45am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Lyme History Walk Wednesday 30th October, 11am
With Chris Lovejoy Discover the unique and colourful history of Lyme Regis with local historian Chris Lovejoy, including tales of smuggling, heroism and the skirmishes of the English Civil war.
Find out more »Skele-saurus
A load of old bones from the museum's fossil collections inspire this printing and painting activity with artist Darrell Wakelam in the museum's education room.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Thursday 31st October, 10.30am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Rock Pooling Thursday 31 October 1pm
Explore the fascinating world of the Broad Ledges on Lyme Regis beach and discover the marine creatures that live in the rockpools and gullies, with Biologist and Museum Education Officer Chris Andrew.
Find out more »Museums at Night
A special late-night opening to celebrate the Museums At Night festival with Jurassic art, face-painting, spooky storytelling and hot chocolate and marshmallows for little trick or treaters! Museum admission and activities free at this event.
Find out more »November 2019
Fossil Walk Friday 1st November, 11am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Saturday 2nd November, 11.30am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Drawing for Wellbeing and Pleasure Saturday 9 November
Is drawing something you enjoyed as a child but haven’t done for years? Would you like to have a go at drawing again? Artist Christine Allison believes everyone can enjoy drawing if given a little encouragement and inspiration. Lyme Regis Museum would like to invite you to join Christine for two hours of looking at curious things and drawing together on Saturday’s for five weeks. Christine says, “Don’t think ‘I can’t draw’ because I will show you that you can.”…
Find out more »Fossil Walk Sunday 10th November, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Sunday Afternoon Tea At The Museum 10 Nov
Explore Lyme’s fascinating history with poet Sarah Acton and create your own writing inspired by the museum collections. These sessions are an opportunity to meet new people, explore the collections, write, share stories and drink tea! Suitable for Adults, beginners, improvers and those wanting to develop their skills.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Monday 11th November, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Tuesday 12th November, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Artists’ Workshop at Lyme Regis Museum
Lyme Regis Museum and artist Christine Allison are collaborating with two unique workshops. Artists of all abilities are invited to spend a day in the museum working from the museum exhibits. The museum will be closed to the general public on each of two dates, giving artists freedom to study and draw from the diverse human artefacts and pre-historic fossil and geological displays. The education room will also be available for messier work. The theme for each day will be…
Find out more »Fossil Walk Wednesday 13th November, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Thursday 14th November, 9.15am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Friday 15th November, 10am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Saturday 16th November, 10.30am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Drawing for Wellbeing and Pleasure Saturday 16 November
Is drawing something you enjoyed as a child but haven’t done for years? Would you like to have a go at drawing again? Artist Christine Allison believes everyone can enjoy drawing if given a little encouragement and inspiration. Lyme Regis Museum would like to invite you to join Christine for two hours of looking at curious things and drawing together on Saturday’s for five weeks. Christine says, “Don’t think ‘I can’t draw’ because I will show you that you can.”…
Find out more »Fossil Walk Sunday 17th November, 11.15am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Sunday Afternoon Tea At The Museum 17 Nov
Explore Lyme’s fascinating history with poet Sarah Acton and create your own writing inspired by the museum collections. These sessions are an opportunity to meet new people, explore the collections, write, share stories and drink tea! Suitable for Adults, beginners, improvers and those wanting to develop their skills.
Find out more »Artists’ Workshop at Lyme Regis Museum
Lyme Regis Museum and artist Christine Allison are collaborating with two unique workshops. Artists of all abilities are invited to spend a day in the museum working from the museum exhibits. The museum will be closed to the general public on each of two dates, giving artists freedom to study and draw from the diverse human artefacts and pre-historic fossil and geological displays. The education room will also be available for messier work. The theme for each day will be…
Find out more »Drawing for Wellbeing and Pleasure Saturday 23 November
Is drawing something you enjoyed as a child but haven’t done for years? Would you like to have a go at drawing again? Artist Christine Allison believes everyone can enjoy drawing if given a little encouragement and inspiration. Lyme Regis Museum would like to invite you to join Christine for two hours of looking at curious things and drawing together on Saturday’s for five weeks. Christine says, “Don’t think ‘I can’t draw’ because I will show you that you can.”…
Find out more »Sunday Afternoon Tea At The Museum 24 Nov
Explore Lyme’s fascinating history with poet Sarah Acton and create your own writing inspired by the museum collections. These sessions are an opportunity to meet new people, explore the collections, write, share stories and drink tea! Suitable for Adults, beginners, improvers and those wanting to develop their skills.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Monday 25th November, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Tuesday 26th November, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Wednesday 27th November, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Thursday 28th November, 9.30am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Friday 29th November, 10am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Saturday 30th November, 10.45am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Drawing for Wellbeing and Pleasure Saturday 30 November
Is drawing something you enjoyed as a child but haven’t done for years? Would you like to have a go at drawing again? Artist Christine Allison believes everyone can enjoy drawing if given a little encouragement and inspiration. Lyme Regis Museum would like to invite you to join Christine for two hours of looking at curious things and drawing together on Saturday’s for five weeks. Christine says, “Don’t think ‘I can’t draw’ because I will show you that you can.”…
Find out more »December 2019
Fossil Walk Sunday 1st December, 11.15am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Sunday Afternoon Tea At The Museum 1 Dec
Explore Lyme’s fascinating history with poet Sarah Acton and create your own writing inspired by the museum collections. These sessions are an opportunity to meet new people, explore the collections, write, share stories and drink tea! Suitable for Adults, beginners, improvers and those wanting to develop their skills.
Find out more »Drawing for Wellbeing and Pleasure Saturday 7 December
Is drawing something you enjoyed as a child but haven’t done for years? Would you like to have a go at drawing again? Artist Christine Allison believes everyone can enjoy drawing if given a little encouragement and inspiration. Lyme Regis Museum would like to invite you to join Christine for two hours of looking at curious things and drawing together on Saturday’s for five weeks. Christine says, “Don’t think ‘I can’t draw’ because I will show you that you can.”…
Find out more »Fossil Walk Tuesday 10th December, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Wednesday 11th December, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Thursday 12th December, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Friday 13th December, 9am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Saturday 14th December, 9.45am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Sunday 15th December, 10.30am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Monday 16th December, 11.15am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Tuesday 17th December, 12pm
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Friday 27th December, 9.15am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Saturday 28th December, 9.45am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Sunday 29th December, 10.30am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Monday 30th December, 11am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
Find out more »Fossil Walk Tuesday 31st December, 11.30am
Explore the beach with our expert Fossil Hunters Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew and collect your own fossils to take home. Walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning, hear about the amazing fossils discovered in Lyme Regis and the fascinating geology of the Jurassic Coast. Walks start from outside the front of Lyme Regis Museum and last approx. 3 hours. Booking is recommended, especially during school holidays.
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