Visit Sidmouth Blog

Welcome to the Visit Sidmouth blog! 

Whether you are a first time visitor to the East Devon area or a resident, our blog is the perfect place to find top tips for travel around the county, ideas and inspiration for your stay and all the latest news. Here you'll find news and features from Visit Sidmouth and our partners at Visit Budleigh Salterton, Visit Seaton, Visit Ottery St Mary and Visit Honiton. 

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Sidmouth: A Seaside Foodie Paradise

Sidmouth has been ranked 2nd in the UK’s Top 11 Seaside Towns for Foodies in a recent Which? survey and it’s easy to see why. Achieving the full five stars for scenery, seafront, accommodation, food, and drink, Sidmouth retains much of what delighted the poet and continues to charm visitors today…

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Art in the Environment for the Environment

Sidmouth School of Art, working with Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub invites the community to get creative and join in with two projects that bring a visual focus to the hopes and challenges of protecting the environment now and for the future. Confluence – The River Sid and Its Tributaries is a…

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Top 10 Things To Do in Sidmouth This Autumn

Sidmouth comes alive in the Autumn months, so we’ve put together a handy list of the best things you can see and do to make the most of your visit! Explore the many walks and trails surrounding Sidmouth Sidmouth is lucky enough to be surrounded by many beautiful walks and trails suitable for…

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A Bird Watcher’s Guide to the Sid Valley in Autumn

The Sid Valley in East Devon offers some of the finest autumn birdwatching in the South West. From the wooded slopes that frame Sidmouth to the meandering River Sid and the nearby Jurassic Coast, this landscape attracts a rich variety of resident and migrating species. Autumn is a particularly…

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A Weekend Guide to Autumn in Sidmouth

Sidmouth in autumn feels like stepping into a slower rhythm of life. The summer crowds have melted away, the light softens, and the whole town seems to invite you to pause, breathe, and enjoy the season. If you have a weekend to spare, here’s how to make the most of it. Friday Evening Arrive in time…

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Sidmouth Regatta & Airshow – Travel Update and Guidance

We are pleased to update that recent emergency utility works have been completed in Temple Street and the road is scheduled to be fully reopened this morning. This means that all major routes into the town are open. On entry to the town, visitors arriving by car to the Regatta Air Show are advised…

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Countdown to Sidmouth Regatta & Airshow

Excitement is building ahead of Sidmouth Regatta which runs from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August and a new Airshow Grand Prize Draw has been announced by organisers. The Grand Prize Draw gives show goers a chance to win an incredible 3 hour Flight Simulator Experience for three, VIP Tickets for two at…

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