Candles on The Cobb - 24th August 2008

Events

An outline of the timetable is now available, we will aim to post any changes to this page:

Saturday 23rd August:
20:00	Torches go on sale, Holmbush Car Park
20:30 - 21:30	Torchlight Procession led by the Lyme Regis Majorettes, from Holmbush Car Park then down Pound Street, Broad Street and Marine Parade to end at Cobb Square. Come and buy a torch and join in.
21:30	Fireworks, North Wall of the Harbour.
Sunday 24th August
18:00 - 20:00	The Distant Echoes, concert, The Gardens During which time the teams will be setting up the candles.
from 19:00	Sundowners on the deck at The Alexandra. Relax with a cocktail and watch the evening pass from the Alexandra Hotel's stunning garden. 50% of all sales are donated to Candles on The Cobb.
20:00	CANDLES ON THE COBB Lighting will begin at 20:00, so all the candles should be lit by 20:30.
21:30	Finale, when maroons will signal the formal end.
21:45	Candles out.

Buy a souvenir programme for full details.

Getting to Lyme Regis

Click here for details of how to get to Lyme Regis.

On the day there will be parking available in Haye Lane, behind Lyme Bay Holidays. Look out for the signs. Many thanks to Bob and Cynch McHardy for the kind use of their field, all proceeds from parking go to Candles on The Cobb.

Parking in Lyme Regis can be very difficult; there are two large car parks at either end of the town, and to the east there will be a 'Park & Ride' service operating until late into the evening to allow you to enjoy this spectacular sight.

Accommodation

Lyme Regis has a wide range of bed & breakfast, hotel and self catering accommodation, but it is advisable to book early. For details of accommodation, visit the official Lyme Regis Tourism website, www.lymeregistourism.co.uk, where you can search for accommodation to suit your requirements.

Other Activities

There are plenty of other activities while you are here in Lyme Regis; why not make a weekend of it? There is plenty of information about other activities at www.lymeregistourism.co.uk.