Ottery St Mary is a haven for people who love the natural world, not only is there a host of beautiful walks, but you’re close to some of the most picturesque spots in East Devon. One of the many perks of being somewhere with so much natural beauty is the amount of wildlife you can see, and those…
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Now that the school holidays are over, it’s the perfect time for empty nesters to head out and enjoy the Jurassic Coast before the autumn and winter months really set in. Across Sidmouth there are some lovely places to stay, from grand Regency hotels to cute, cosy cottages perfect a couple’s…
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It wasn’t just dinosaurs roaming around East Devon thousands of years ago – all manner of interesting creatures that no longer live in Britain called the Jurassic Coast and its surrounding areas home – including hippos! Yes, you read that right, hippos once lived in Britain. They lived in various…
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A fundraising campaign has been launched to help make the beach at Sidmouth more accessible to visitors using mobility aids or pushchairs. The Chit Rocks Beach project aims to install an access ramp at the Chit Rocks area of the beach, located between Jacobs’ Ladder and the Esplanade. The ramp would…
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With families continuing to chose multi-generational holidays, Sidmouth’s 4-star Victorian landmark, the Victoria Hotel, is the perfect destination for a memorable family getaway where all ages are catered for. According to a survey by Legal and General of over 2,000 UK adults, 46% highlighted the…
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As the busy school holiday season winds down, East Devon is gearing up to offer visitors and locals alike an indulgent escape with a trip of exceptional festivals this September. The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, Taste East Devon Festival and Sidmouth and East Devon Walking Festival are…
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Sidmouth Science Festival returns from Friday 4th until Sunday 13th October for a fun and educational week with events ranging from hands-on activities to serious talks plus a visit, walks and a film screening: in fact there are events for all ages and abilities and most of them are free. 1) Become…
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Wild swimming is quickly becoming a hugely popular activity across the UK, with many people joining clubs or going on organised walks and swims and others just heading to well known rivers, estuaries and other swimming spots to try it out for themselves. In East Devon, there are several great places…
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This year marks the 16 th anniversary of Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, an annual celebration of books, reading and writing which takes place right here in beautiful Budleigh Salterton. Every year, the organisers bring us a packed programme of exciting voices in literature and this year is no…
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Following a successful trial in Seaton, beaches across East Devon will now benefit from matting which will allow wheelchair users and those with push chairs and other mobility aids to access the beach. The scheme was trialled at Seaton and Beer beaches over the last three summers and is now…
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