{"id":110573,"date":"2022-11-11T14:15:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T14:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lymebayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/?p=110573"},"modified":"2025-07-30T09:26:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T08:26:45","slug":"the-best-events-in-dorset-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lymebayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-events-in-dorset-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Events in Dorset 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dorset is known for its tranquil countryside, and idyllic coves where you can escape from it all. But does that mean you\u2019ll be bored whilst on a break here? Never! Every year, the calendar is jam-packed with exciting, family-friendly Dorset events and 2023 will be no exception.<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Dorset music festivals like Camp Bestival<\/em>, to carnivals and fossil festivals, you\u2019ll have no trouble finding a fun event to entertain you whilst holidaying in Dorset.<\/p>\n

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\u00a02023: What\u2019s on in Dorset?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lyme Regis Regat<\/strong><\/a>ta and Carnival<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

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If you\u2019re planning a visit to\u00a0\u00a0Lyme Regis<\/a> in summer, Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival<\/em> has got to be on your list of things to do in Dorset! Hosted in the second week of August, everyone in town comes together to put on a fantastic week of entertainment for all the family.<\/p>\n

The celebrations kick off with a torchlight procession and spectacular fireworks display<\/a> on the Cobb and finish with the Grand Carnival Procession<\/em> through Lyme Regis town centre. In between, you can expect to enjoy everything from candles down the river to wacky wheelbarrow races!<\/p>\n

Dates to Remember: <\/strong><\/h4>\n