Events
What’s on in and around West Dorset
The file linked below contains a selection of events taking place across West Dorset this month. Pop into your local Tourist Information Centre for full event information and programmes for all local theatres and art centres.
Events
April 2010 Schedule of Events in West Dorset
30th April – 2nd May 2010 Fossil Festival
13th June 2010 Coast to Coast Run
2nd – 4th July 2010 Jazz Festival
24th – 31st July 2010 Lifeboat Week
7th – 15th August Regatta Week
Things to do
Fossil Walks with Lyme Regis Museum’s geologist Paddy Howe Tel 01297 443370
Walking Tours website www.literarylyme.co.uk or email natalie.manifold@hotmail.com Tel 07763 974569
John Fowles Tours – Lyme Regis will be forever imprinted on the minds of people worldwide through the work of the late novelist John Fowles. Explore the landscapes that inspired The French Lieutenant’s Woman and visit the house in which it was written.
Jane Austen Tours – Over 200 years ago, Jane Austen visited Lyme Regis and came to set her novel Persuasion here. Follow in Austen’s footsteps around her beloved Lyme and see the actual spot, often disputed, where Louisa Musgrove fell from the Cobb.
Brewery Tours – Visit our Town Mill Brewery and sample the local beer! Dates by arrangement
Mary Anning Tours – See where Mary Anning lived and worked. Hear about her life, love and fossils! dates by arrangement.