This spring, East Devon Council ran their first ever Bluebell Week, encouraging everyone to get out and about and enjoy the spring flowers around East Devon. During Bluebell Week, they ran 11 events, including successful guided walks of the region's nature reserves and family spring crafts at Seaton…
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Sidmouth has been recognised as having one of the nicest beaches in Britain, along with neighbour Exmouth. The two towns were among 76 locations to be given the prestigious Blue Flag Award for their outstanding beaches. Not only this, but Seaside Awards were also given to Exmouth, Sidmouth…
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Did you know that National Bike Week falls between 30 th May and 5 th June? It’s an annual celebration run by Cycling UK to encourage people to get out on their bikes and enjoy the many cycle routes the UK has to offer. The 2021 event will run alongside the World’s Biggest Bike Ride and a 7 Days of…
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If you’re planning a wedding for 2022 and beyond and you want a venue steeped in Regency charm and beautiful surroundings, Sidmouth is a great place to start looking. Not only do you have a whole host of Victorian era hotels offering everything from wedding planners to the catering and accommodation…
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Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) announces that their Creative Cabin project has been shortlisted in the 2021 Museum + Heritage Awards The annual Museums + Heritage Awards recognise projects of excellence, innovation and ground-breaking initiatives from galleries and visitor attractions across the UK…
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The team at Sidmouth Arboretum have organised three guided walks and two talks for this year's Tree Week. This year's events include: Monday, 17th May, 10.30 am - Walk from the museum covering Bickwell Valley and the Knowle. Tuesday, 18th May, 11 am - Zoom talk with Cafè Scientifique, discussing…
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Following a roaring reopening the popular wildlife park near Ottery St Mary is set for a really wild summer of fun. British wildlife conservation charity and park, Wildwood Escot, is preparing for a summer of fun starting from May half term after a phenomenal reopening. More than 3,000 people…
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Sidmouth Town Council has today announced that the world famous RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows will return to the town’s skies at the Sidmouth Airshow on Friday 27 th August 2021. They will also be joined by an RAF Dakota of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Details regarding timings and…
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Sidmouth is a wonderful place and here is our A-Z guide of all the things you can see and do while in the town! A – Arboretum Did you know Sidmouth is home to the UK’s civic arboretum? The arboretum covers all the land maintained by Sidmouth Town Council B – Blue Plaques Follow the Blue Plaque…
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The Tourism Awards are now open for entry, with both the Devon Tourism Awards and the South West Tourism Awards both having an extended opening period, with a deadline of 31 st August. Awards organisers said: “We are keen for businesses to have had a period of opening, before they submit their…
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