Literature lovers should head to Budleigh Salterton for a taster of their famous Literary Festival with Spring Weekend taking place on 1 st and 2 nd March. This year’s Spring Weekend features the likes of Marcus du Sautoy, Simon Armitage, Hannah Barnes, Sam Peters, Sir Robin Niblett and Clive Myrie…
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February is here already which means that it will be spring in no time! If you want to see the seasons change while exploring Honiton and the wider East Devon area, here are some suggestions to help you spy the first inklings of spring, the changing plantlife and even the new birds, lambs and…
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If you’re looking for a dog friendly day out, this is the best time of year – it’s often quieter as the season hasn’t quite kicked off yet and many of the county’s beaches haven’t yet had their restrictions imposed meaning there are plenty of chances to have some fun with your furry friends! Until…
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A piece of pottery donated to a charity shop in Honiton has sold at auction for just under £10,000 – reaching a total of £9,800. The piece was described as an antique spoon warmer, which was popular during the Victorian era to keep serving spoons warm. It was discovered that the pottery was created…
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Did you know that the River Otter is one of the only places in the UK with wild, free ranging beavers? At one time, beavers were pretty widespread across the UK, but around 500 years ago, they were hunted into extinction, with sightings being incredibly rare and any beavers spotted, being traced…
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Sidmouth’s ever-popular Annual Regatta will return in 2024 with a renewed focus on developing and rediscovering the land and sea events that have delighted generations of Sidmouthians and visitors alike. Unfortunately, this year’s family fun will not feature the Red Arrows who have confirmed to the…
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Valentine’s Day is swiftly approaching and no doubt you are racking your brains to find the perfect romantic gift for your loved one. Why not gift some incredible memories together by giving the gift of Sidmouth? Whether you are thinking of a long weekend, short break or just a day trip, there are a…
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With the impressive cliffs of the Jurassic Coast, the beautiful countryside and picturesque towns and villages full of Regency architecture, there are fewer places to incite romance than East Devon. If you want to inject some amorous energy into your Valentine’s Day, check out our suggestions for…
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A new brass rubbing trail has been installed along the Riverside Walkway in time for half term. The trail, which is designed by local artists, is part of the Sidmouth Makes Art (SMArt) partnership, lead by Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub and Sidmouth School of Art. The trail is part of a project to…
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Beautiful Days have announced the full line-up for their 21 st year with names including Richard Ashcroft, The Saw Doctors, Levellers, Richard Hawley, Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Damned, Toyah & Robert, Fisherman’s Friends, Hard-Fi, Inspiral Carpets, Badly Drawn Boy, New Model Army, Utah Saints and many…
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