Happy Devon Day! Did you know that 4 th June is Devon Day? While we already know that Devon is the best county in England, today is the day we can really shout about it, so help us celebrate by sharing your favourite memories of Sidmouth! Whether you’re a regular holiday maker or someone that lives…
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A new festive event is being planned for families in Sidmouth’s Connaught Gardens this Christmas, providing a lovely way to celebrate Christmas after the quieter events of 2020. Connaught@Christmas is expected to run from 7 th – 12 th December and promises seasonal entertainment with creative light…
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East Devon is one of the most beautiful places in the region, especially if you love being at one with nature. Now that the government have unveiled their plans for easing lockdown restrictions, we thought we’d get you nature lovers excited about all the places you can enjoy while staying in…
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In his statement to the House of Commons today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the government roadmap that outlines how lockdown restrictions will be eased in England. The roadmap is in four steps. Before proceeding to the next step, the Government will examine the data to assess the impact…
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Wildwood Escot in Ottery St Mary is looking for your help to name their newest arrival, an arctic fox, and have launched a competition to find him the perfect moniker. Fans of Wildwood Escot will be able to vote in a poll on the charity’s Facebook and Twitter pages to help keepers choose from a…
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East Devon District Council has announced that Sidmouth's Connaught Gardens are now licensed to hold wedding ceremonies and that events can begin once current restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic allow. The council has said that a number of locations within the gardens, which were named for…
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There are plenty of things to love about Sidmouth and while the national lockdown continues and we’re all stuck at home, we thought we would share five things that we love about the town, so that we can bring a bit of Sidmouth cheer to your day! The Jurassic Coast Sidmouth can be found along the…
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This year is the 50th Anniversary for Sidmouth in Bloom’s entry into the RHS ‘In Bloom” Horticulture competitions and campaigns, which now has greater emphasis on ‘Communities’ and care for the Environment. Sidmouth in Bloom, in order to meet planting deadlines, commenced its preparations last…
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If you’re a fan of the Lord of the Rings, then Sidmouth should definitely be on your staycation bucket list once we’re allowed to travel once again. Not only is it a beautiful place, but it is also the site of J R R Tolkien’s holiday home and is also where it is said he wrote many of the famous…
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Sidmouth’s Sid Vale Association is looking forward to celebrating their 175 th anniversary this year with a number of events that they hope can go ahead later in 2021. The team of volunteers are working as restrictions allow to make sure that the museum is ready to open later in the year and that…
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