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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Enjoy a cream tea in Sidmouth this June!

Happy National Cream Tea Day! Whether you’re in Sidmouth or at home wishing you were in Sidmouth, today is the perfect day to enjoy a cream tea the Devon way! National Cream Tea Day falls on the last Friday in June every year, with this year’s event taking place on 25 th June. The Cream Tea Society…

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Enjoy National Picnic Week in East Devon

National Picnic Week is an annual event that takes place every June and this year falls between 19 th and 27 th June. If you are a picnic fan and fancy dining alfresco during your visit to Sidmouth, here are some of our favourite places in the East Devon area to set up your blanket and hamper and…

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Enjoy Father’s Day in Sidmouth

If you’re thinking about treating the father figure in your life this Father’s Day, what could be better than a day trip or short break in Sidmouth? There are lots of opportunities for you have a wonderful day together, whether you’re watching the pennies, looking for somewhere for dinner or just a…

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Rescued bear cubs arrive at forever home in Devon

Orphaned bear cubs bid farewell to the Kent coast as they take the final leg of their extraordinary journey to their “forever home” in Devon · Eurasian brown bear cubs Mish and Lucy will be the first ever bears to live at Wildwood Escot · Visitors will be given a unique opportunity to get exclusive…

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