Lyme Regis Fossil Festival

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival Family-friendly Festival celebrating the rich geological heritage of the Jurassic Coast

If you had a wonderful time at this year's festival and would like to help us keep it going for years to come, donations...
19/06/2026

If you had a wonderful time at this year's festival and would like to help us keep it going for years to come, donations are still very much welcome. Every contribution, big or small, helps us secure the future of the largest palaeontology event in the UK.

You can donate using the link below 👇
https://checkout.justgiving.com/nspy5cz9qy

Thank you so much for your continued support 💚

Missed out on Festival merch this year? Good news - the Fossil Festival online shop is still open with limited edition t...
18/06/2026

Missed out on Festival merch this year?

Good news - the Fossil Festival online shop is still open with limited edition t-shirts, pin badges, tote bags, stickers and more still available to order (but hurry whilst stocks last!).

Whether you couldn't make it down this year or you're after a few extra bits to remember the weekend by, now's your chance - head to the website and take a look!

➡https://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/product-category/shop/fossil-festival/

17/06/2026

Mary Anning is one of the most important figures in the history of ...

What a find! During the Fossil Festival weekend, Sophie, visiting from Wales found this huge Temnodontosaurus vertebra o...
16/06/2026

What a find!

During the Fossil Festival weekend, Sophie, visiting from Wales found this huge Temnodontosaurus vertebra on the beach, identified on the spot by one of the Lyme Regis Museum Walk Guides, Dan.

Temnodontosaurus was a giant ichthyosaur that swam these very seas around 200 million years ago, and finds of this size are a genuinely exciting moment, even for experienced fossil hunters!

What a wonderfully timely discovery to make during a weekend dedicated to celebrating exactly these kind of remarkable discoveries! It's the perfect reminder that the Jurassic Coast is still revealing its secrets every single day.

Huge congratulations Sophie and thank you for sharing your incredible find with us.

ℹTo find out more about our guided fossil walks, see link in bio.

How did we do?The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026 might be over, but we're already thinking about how to make next year ...
16/06/2026

How did we do?

The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026 might be over, but we're already thinking about how to make next year even better - and that's where you come in.

Whether you came for the talks, the workshops, the activities, the shopping, or simply soaked up the atmosphere around the town, we'd love to know what you thought. Your feedback genuinely shapes the Festival - from the events we put on, to the venues we use, to how we welcome visitors of all ages.

It only takes a few minutes to complete, and every single response helps us understand what worked, what didn't, and what you'd love to see in 2027.

👉 https://s.surveyplanet.com/35w9j6zb

Thank you for being part of this year's Festival, and thank you in advance for helping us shape the next one.

"Hello, John"... I had too much fun with that. Another wonderful Lyme Regis Fossil Festival. A huge congratulations to t...
16/06/2026

"Hello, John"... I had too much fun with that.

Another wonderful Lyme Regis Fossil Festival. A huge congratulations to the organisers and volunteers for doing such a stellar job.

Bob Bob Nicholls Art and I had a great time talking about 'The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs'. Thanks to everyone who came to the talk and took the time to queue! We really hope you enjoyed it.

Despite my voice all but disappearing 😅, I had a wonderful weekend meeting plenty of people. Love how the palaeo community come together to share their passion for fossils. Students, families, palaeoartists, academics and many others all in their palaeo element.

Just a few snaps from the weekend. Congrats to Sophie on her mega Temnodontosaurus find. A big caudal vert from a beast of an ichthyosaur!

Yesterday, we continued the palaeo fun filming more of an exciting documentary coming soon.

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival

15/06/2026

Crowds have descended on a seaside town for an annual festival celebrating the Jurassic Coast and its role in the history of fossil finding. Full story and more pictures: https://bbc.in/3S83Ivl

14/06/2026

LYME Regis Fossil Festival continues today after drawing crowds to the town on its opening day

Address

C/o Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, DT7 3QA
Lyme Regis
DT73DB

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+441297443370

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