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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Celebrate World Donkey Day in Sidmouth

Did you know that 8 th May is World Donkey Day? Well now you know and as Sidmouth is home to the Donkey Sanctuary, it is the perfect place to celebrate! Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary is open every day from 9am until 5pm with free admission and a host of fun activities taking place all year around. As…

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Jurassic Coast named as UK’s best roadtrip destination

The Jurassic Coast has recently been named as the UK’s best road trip destination, if you fancy taking on the route, then make sure to book a stay in Sidmouth – the ideal destination along the Jurassic Coast for exploring both Devon and Dorset. The accolade comes from the company Moneybarn who…

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What to look forward to this summer

Whether you’ve already booked to come to Sidmouth this summer or you’re in the planning stages for your trip, you will need to make sure you have space in your itineraries for all the huge summer events that are coming to the town! Summer in Sidmouth is always a special time, there is so much to see…

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The best places to go shopping in Sidmouth

While the beach, the dramatic cliffs and the beautiful countryside are all reasons to come to Sidmouth, there is something else equally as charming to enjoy and that is the high street. Sidmouth is home to over 60 independent businesses, the majority of which are local shops, committed to sourcing…

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National Fish and Chip Day returns this May

On Friday 27 th May, a week before the nation prepares for a special four day Bank Holiday to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the country will come together to celebrate fish and chips! This year, the organisers aim to make National Fish and Chip Day the best yet. One of the organiser, Gary Lewis…

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Sidmouth Airshow returns for 2022!

Sidmouth Town Council has today announced that the hugely popular Sidmouth Airshow will return in 2022 on Friday 26 August. Headlining the show will be the world famous RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows who will return to the town skies to display at one of their favourite locations over the bay at…

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Enjoy a dog friendly break in Sidmouth

With the abundance of countryside and all the walking opportunities in and around Sidmouth, it is the perfect place to spend National Pet Month which just so happens to be this month! If you’re planning a visit to Sidmouth with your furry friends, here are some suggestions of places to stay where…

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5 easy to reach places from Sidmouth

If you’re planning a trip to Sidmouth for a few days, you might be wanting to explore a little more of East Devon, especially if you’re not from the area or you’ve never been before. East Devon is a beautiful part of the county, with the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, picturesque towns and…

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