In response to the latest lockdown in England, East Devon Council have made the difficult decision to enact the following temporary changes to their operations across the region's nature reserves. The below is now in place until Sunday 28 February: Ten nature reserves remain open. Residents of East…
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Please note, as the UK is under lockdown restrictions, you are not permitted to travel at this time. These are suggestions for later in the year or for residents already in the local area. If you’re planning a future staycation in Sidmouth or the surrounding area and want to bring your furry friends…
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Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) has restructured their 2021 programme to bring art and nature lovers, gallery goers, artists and NHS and key workers some much-needed creativity to lift spirits at this challenging time. THG was ready to present a brand new year of exhibitions, workshops and art…
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Part of Sidmouth’s beauty and charm is its location along the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage. The town is nestled beneath majestic red cliffs and with the beaches, the museum and regular boat trips, there are loads of ways to explore the rich history of the cliffs. Before you head off to…
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Sidmouth’s Dom Bess led the England Cricket team to victory against Sri Lanka last week, registering the best figures of his career, picking up a five wicket haul, ending his run with 5-30. Despite only being 23 and still having a long career ahead of him, he remained humble when talking to…
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Sidmouth has several royal connections, most notably, that as an infant, the future Queen Victoria, then the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, lived in the town. Since then, a number of the town’s hotels have housed royalty and the Connaught Gardens were even named after one of her sons…
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Sidmouth’s Sea Fest will return to the town this May with the theme of Kelp our Oceans. Sidmouth Sea Fest aims to celebrate and advocate the vibrant coastal community of the town and to encourage everyone to preserve this amazing marine landscape. The Festival works with local clubs, enterprises…
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Celebrity Chef, Mitch Tonks, has confirmed that he is still planning to open a new Rockfish restaurant in Sidmouth despite everything that has happened in the past year and taking part in a national campaign to give the hospitality sector a louder voice in Westminster. A Sidmouth branch of Rockfish…
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Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only. If you’re planning to come to Sidmouth for a romantic getaway either on Valentine’s Day or just to treat your loved one, here are a few suggestions for things to do…
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If you’re anything like us, you’ll already be in awe of Sidmouth’s natural beauty, but as we’re currently under a UK wide lockdown and we won’t be able to experience Sidmouth’s incredible views for ourselves for a while, we thought we would share some of our favourite shots of Sidmouth from you guys…
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