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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New accessible matting at Sidmouth Beach

Visitors coming to Sidmouth with wheelchairs, mobility scooters or pushchairs can now enjoy easier access to the beach thanks to new beach matting which has been installed for the summer season. The matting makes it easier to use mobility aids, wheelchairs, pushchairs and buggies by creating a level…

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Top Instagrammable spots in East Devon

East Devon is one of the county’s most beautiful areas, so if you happen to be here in the summer months, make sure to spend some time exploring the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), which covers most of the coastline between Exmouth and Lyme Regis. Some towns even fall within the East Devon…

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Sidmouth of Devon’s top Instagrammable places

New research from Cotswold Outdoor has found that Sidmouth is one of the most Instagrammed spots in Devon. Sidmouth featured in the top ten with 154,493 hashtags. Speaking about the research, representatives from Cotswold Outdoor said: “in 2024 most of us fuss over taking the perfect Instagram shot…

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Celebrate East Devon’s parks this Love Parks Week

Love Parks Week kicks off on 26 th July and is the perfect time to get out and enjoy East Devon’s parks and gardens! Spending time outside in the region’s parks and gardens are a great way to get healthy, reduce stress and enjoy a free day out for the whole family! East Devon is a great place to…

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A Celebration of the Community by the Community

In an amazing show of collaboration, 32 colourful flags made by community groups in and around Sidmouth are now flying high over the high street and Fore Street and will be on display until September, so everyone can enjoy them over the summer. The Festival of Flags, led by Sidmouth School of Art in…

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Best places to surf in East Devon

Want to cool off with a dip in the sea or challenge the waves with some watersports? The Jurassic Coast is a great place to do both! With a host of beaches, including the one in Budleigh, there are plenty of places to indulge in swimming, watersports and everything in between. Plus, getting out on…

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