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Spend some time on the Jurassic Coast 

Surrounded by a wonderfully diverse landscape and with views along the Jurassic Coast, Budleigh Salterton is delightfully rural while also enjoying everything that comes with being on the coast. The beach is a particularly big draw, especially for families as the water is well known for being safe and clean, making it ideal for paddling, rockpooling and skimming stones.

Join the South West Coast Path in Budleigh 

For those of you looking for a walking holiday, the South West Coast Path is easily accessible from Budleigh Salterton, giving you a range of walks to choose from, while various companies and organisations offer a number of sports and games. The whole region is a haven for cyclists and Budleigh is no different. If you love embarking on an adventure or two with your bike, head to the Green where you can join one of East Devon’s most popular cycling routes that follows along former rail tracks towards Exmouth. You can even hire bikes for the day, should the mood take you!

Budleigh Salterton's Literary Festival - perfect for bibliophiles 

Perhaps the most well-known event in Budleigh Salterton’s calendar is the annual Literary Festival which features an enviable list of authors and regularly hosts talks, workshops and activities perfect for visiting bibliophiles. Endorsed by best-selling author Hilary Mantel, this is a must-visit event for those that love reading books, collecting books or those that harbour dreams of writing a couple themselves. There are fewer places more inspirational than Budleigh Salterton. If you are on the hunt for some awe-inspiring views, on a clear day, you can see as far as Portland Bill in nearby Dorset – it’s the perfect photography location!

Are you ready to fall in love with Budleigh this half term? 

Don't forget to get in touch with the TIC for advice, merchandise and more here via LoveBudleigh. 

Save the date!

Budleigh Music Festival Jun 27

A week of music in Budleigh, East Devon every summer! Save the date for Budleigh Music Festival, 27th June- 5th July 2025.  Don't miss your chance to experience exceptional music in our beautiful coastal setting this summer. Budleigh Music Festival will make a welcome return with a jam…

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Top picnic sites in East Devon

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With the warmer weather on its way, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some time outside in the beautiful East Devon countryside with the family. So, pack your blankets and your favourite snacks and check out these popular picnic spots from around the region. Budleigh Salterton Beach The beach in…

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Things to do in Budleigh over the Easter break

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It might still feel like 2025 has only just begun, but it will be Easter before you know it. If you’re planning a trip over the Easter break, why not spend some time in Budleigh Salterton? Here are some of our top suggestions of things to do over Easter while in town. Spend days at the beach…

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Discover Raleigh Country

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Raleigh Country is the name given to the area spreading from the Exe Estuary out towards Sidmouth and encompassing the town of Budleigh Salterton. The name comes from the privateer Sir Walter Raleigh, who was born in the East Budleigh area in 1552. Despite the similar name, East Budleigh is a small…

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Things you should know about Budleigh Salterton

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Planning a visit to Budleigh Salterton this year? Why not brush up on your facts about the town before you get here? How many of these things did you already know? Budleigh sits along the Jurassic Coast, the cliffs date back to the Triassic and are over 240 million years old. The beach is famous…

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2024 in pictures

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Enjoy the beauty of Budleigh Salterton throughout 2024 with these snapshots from our Instagram. January February March April May June July August September October November December Looking back at a year in Budleigh Salterton is making us excited for 2025 - will you be visiting in the coming…

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