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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Six Week Summer spectacular at Wildwood Escot

Wildwood Trust prepares to welcome visitors for a magical summer of fun for all the family From Saturday 24th July – Sunday 5th September, British wildlife conservation charity, Wildwood Trust, will be treating visitors to a jam-packed six weeks of Summer fun. Helping families make memories to last…

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Fish wall gets a facelift

The famous fish wall at the Ham in Sidmouth has had a little refresh as part of an event hosted by the Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub, a community based local project that devises, sources and delivers projects that focus on community engagement, events, local economic growth, the coast, education…

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Fun, family friendly things to do when in Sidmouth

If you’re planning a family holiday to Sidmouth this summer, here are our top suggestions for things to do when in the town. Despite its small size, there are plenty of events, attractions and more to keep the whole family entertained when you’re in Sidmouth and the surrounding area, so whatever…

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THG's Creative Cabin recognised in national awards

Category winners and shortlistees highly commended by the judges received glowing acclaim during the livestreamed event hosted by journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed. Central to the 2021 edition of the event was marking the achievements of organisations and individuals who had evidenced…

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Sidmouth Airshow Line-up confirmed!

Sidmouth Town Council has today confirmed the line-up for the Sidmouth Airshow by announcing details of the aircraft and teams who will join the world famous RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows at the Sidmouth Airshow on Friday 27 th August 2021. The display will commence at around 5.30pm with the…

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England moves to Step 4

In a press conference this week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that England will move to step 4 from 19 July. He said that we cannot return instantly to how life was before COVID-19. While cases are high and rising, everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious. The next…

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New art space for Sidmouth

The Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub are pleased to announce a series of art workshops that will take place in the newly refurbished Fishermen’s Shed, which has been repurposed into a community art space thanks to Lottery funding. The Fishermen’s Shed, which can be found in Fishermen’s Yard, Port…

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5 reasons to go to East Devon this summer

If you’re looking for a wonderful staycation destination, why not choose East Devon? Sidmouth is one of several towns in the East Devon region and shows off just a portion of its charm and beauty. If you need persuading, here are our top five reasons to choose a summer holiday in East Devon this…

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The best places for fishing in and around Sidmouth

When it comes to sports involving water, not everyone is keen to jump on a board and tackle the waves. If you’re someone who prefers a more gentle day out by the water, here are some suggestions of the best places to cast your net for a spot of fishing. Fishing is a hugely relaxing activity, either…

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