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 the Coronation in East Devon

With the Coronation fast approaching, here is everything you need to add to your diaries for the big event taking place across East Devon. With its royal connections – it was once the home of Queen Victoria – Sidmouth is going all out with a coronation street party, which is being organised by…

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Gardens to visit in East Devon

East Devon is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the county, especially when the flowers are in bloom, if you want to welcome in the new season in style, here are some of the region’s loveliest parks and gardens to visit this month. In Sidmouth, the In Bloom team regularly win awards for…

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Reasons to choose Sidmouth for your wedding in 2023

Tying the knot in 2023? Congratulations! Now the fun part of getting engaged is over and the stress of sorting out who to invite, when to book and finding the perfect venue begins. It doesn’t have to be that way though, not with so many incredible wedding venues on offer, so for a wedding day as…

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Dive into Spring at the Beach

Now that Spring is here, the opportunity to explore the great outdoors has arrived. As Budleigh Salterton sits along Devon’s coastline, you can enjoy a day at the beach surrounded by stunning sights. What’s even better, is that you’ll never be more than 15 minutes away from the beach while in the…

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Visit the East Devon Way this Spring

If you’re visiting Sidmouth this spring, make sure to spend some time exploring the East Devon Way. With better weather and longer, warmer days on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get out and about and experience the beauty of the wider East Devon area. One way to enjoy the countryside…

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Snippets of Seaton

Seaton is full of stunning landscapes and idyllic scenery, and we love seeing your photos! From the iconic Jurassic Coast to the Seaton Wetlands, coast & country views are readily available throughout the town. Share your photos on Instagram and tag us at @visit_seaton or #visitseaton and you’ll…

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Where to celebrate Easter in East Devon

Spend some time in East Devon over the Easter holidays and enjoy a range of family friendly activities so you can create a truly memorable bank holiday weekend. Whether you’re in the area for the whole of the Easter holidays, just for a few days or are planning on a day trip over the weekend itself…

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