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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Reasons to come to Sidmouth this autumn

Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to do in Sidmouth! Just because the sun is hibernating doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop, here are five reasons why Sidmouth is just as fun in the autumn as it is in the summer! Dramatic views The Jurassic Coast looks incredible…

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Royal approval for Sidmouth in Bloom

Sidmouth in Bloom’s contribution to the autumn Chelsea Flower Show has received the royal seal of approval following a viewing from HRH the Princess Royal. The team of volunteers from Sidmouth in Bloom were chosen to exhibit at RHS Chelsea Flower Show as part of the South West in Bloom stand, which…

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Theatre Return for Band

Sidmouth Town Band are back at the Manor Pavilion Theatre on Saturday 16 October after completing a highly successful though shorter summer season at the Connaught Gardens. The award winning band returns to the theatre stage for a highly anticipated full concert of favourites and new music aplenty…

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Sidmouth Science Festival returns

The Science Festival is back for 2021, taking place from 8 th October until 17 th October. It is hoped that organisers can put on as normal a festival as possible, returning to in person events after having to take the festival online last year. A number of events and workshops will be taking place…

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East Devon’s pirate history

Sunday, 19 th September marks International Talk Like a Pirate Day, a public holiday created in the 90s as a fun way to get everyone to talk like a pirate. As pirates, the British ones at least, are generally thought to have west country accents, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to…

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Thelma Hulbert Gallery: New Art History talks prove popular

The first in THG’s series of talks this week was well received by art lovers. Join them at the Honiton gallery next week for a fascinating insight into UK landscape painting from past to present: 15 September, 10.00– 12.00 : Landscape tradition Explore Gainsborough’s ‘Mr and Mrs Andrews’, then…

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Sidmouth airshow a success!

Sidmouth Town Council is delighted to announce the success of the 2021 Sidmouth Airshow which is looking to be a record year for the event’s fundraising, even with monies from various sources, including car parks still being received. The Council wishes to thank residents and visitors for supporting…

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Top ten things to do in Sidmouth

If you’re taking a post summer break or looking forward to the October half term and need some inspiration, look no further than our top ten things to do when in Sidmouth. Explore the Jurassic Coast In Sidmouth we’re blessed with being right on the Jurassic Coast. This UNESCO World Heritage site has…

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Enjoy nine days of fabulous food and drink in East Devon

Taste East Devon is back for 2021, bringing a nine day food and drink festival like no other to the east Devon region. From the 11 th – 19 th September you can join in a series of events across the region where you can enjoy everything from brewery open days to farm visits, seafood tasting experiences…

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Good locations for a day trip from Sidmouth

East Devon is one of the most picturesque and fascinating places in the county, if you’re staying in Sidmouth, you’re perfectly places to explore the beautiful coastline and stunning countryside – so here are a few of our top suggestions for day trips from Sidmouth. Branscombe 19 minutes away…

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