You can purchase candles via this website. With every candle you purchase you can leave a memory message which will be displayed in our online messages page.
If you prefer a traditional paper certificate rather than leave an online message, you can get your candle certificates from early June from the Slipway shop by the Cobb, Lyme Regis Bookshop in Broad Street, the Visitor Hub at the Jubilee Pavilion on the seafront in Lyme Regis and and from Uplyme Garage.
This year’s event is organised by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis, supported by numerous local organisations and generous businesses. Primary sponsors include The Slipway shop by the Cobb, Lyme Bay Holidays, Rockfish and Natural and Welsh Candles, who have once again donated the candles. Love Lyme Regis / Visit Lyme Regis are the event’s digital media partner, and Advantage Digital Print is supporting as the official print partner. There are lots of other local businesses supporting the event, see more at candlesonthecobb.com/sponsors
The proceeds of Candles on the Cobb 2025 will be split between local good causes (50%), Prostate Cancer UK (25%) and Macmillan Cancer Support (25%).
Find out more on our beneficiaries page.
Each candle is numbered and you can view the candle map to get an approximate location for where your candle will be positioned during the event.
Lighting of the candles is expected to start around 8pm on 24th August so you will need to allow plenty of time to arrive in Lyme and find a suitable place to park.
The best vantage point will be from Langmoor and Lister gardens which offers an elevated view of the Cobb.
Unfortunately not, only lighting volunteers will be permitted on the Cobb. Each candle purchased is numbered so you will be able to see where your candle will be positioned on the night using the candle map.
In the interests of public safety, access to the Cobb will close at 6pm to allow our volunteers to set up.
All candles are placed in position on the Cobb by our group of volunteers. Our volunteers, which include members from Lyme Regis Sailing Club, Scouts, local RNLI crew, Powerboat Club members and others, will begin lighting the candles at around 8pm on the night of the event.
Yes, the event will be filmed and shared to our social media, website, YouTube and various other social media channels.
There are also Lyme Regis webcams where you should be able to get a live view of the event.
The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis with assistance from other local organisations.
You can only leave a message online if you purchased your candle online. You have a choice of either a traditional paper certificate or buy your candle online and leave a personal message. When you buy online you will be prompted to enter a message.
Details of public toilets can be found on the Love Lyme Regis website.
Parking in Lyme Regis is limited and Candles on the Cobb is expected to attract many people to the town, therefore it is advisable to arrive earlier in the day to avoid disappointment.
Useful information regarding car parks can be found on the Love Lyme Regis website. Car parks in Lyme Regis.
In addition to the standard car parks, some temporary event parking is also available.
Parking available from 11am £10 all day or £5 from 4pm.
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Just 15 minutes walk to the seafront
If approaching from Uplyme on the B3165, continue until the Silver Street junction with Haye Lane, just past the Lyme Bay Holidays building. Turn left onto Haye Lane here, the entrance to St Andrews Meadow is on the left hand side, shortly after turning into Haye Lane.
All proceeds to Candles on the Cobb
Parking available from 4pm £5.
A large field with ample parking.
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Just 15 minutes walk to the seafront
If approaching from Uplyme on the B3165, look out for the Black Dog B&B / Tea room and turn left here into Haye Lane. Follow the road along for about 1/3 of a mile until you see the sign on the left hand side for Haye Farm.
All proceeds to Candles on the Cobb.
First Bus, route 31, runs between Axminster and Dorchester. The X53 Jurassic Coast bus runs between Axminster and Weymouth. 9A runs between Exeter and Lyme Regis. X52 runs between Exeter and Bridport.
National Express coaches stop at Dorchester where you can transfer to the Jurassic Coaster X51 bus to Lyme Regis.
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