New signs for Sidmouth
Visitors to Sidmouth may notice there are some new look signs welcoming them to the town as they travel around East Devon. Have you seen the new signs…
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Visitors to Sidmouth may notice there are some new look signs welcoming them to the town as they travel around East Devon. Have you seen the new signs…
Read MoreLifestyle website, Muddy Stilettos have revealed their 250 top places to live in the UK outside of London for 2023 and Sidmouth makes the cut! Sidmouth is one of ten places across Devon to appear on the list and is rated for its “seaside location, unspoilt open spaces and buzzing town centre,” as…
Read MoreSummer might nearly be over but that doesn’t mean that your visits to Sidmouth need to be! There are loads of reasons to come to Sidmouth all year around, but we’ve narrowed it down to the following, just in case you needed some encouragement to visit us this autumn. The beaches Sidmouth is home to…
Read MoreSidmouth and the wider East Devon area are some of the best places to visit in the autumn months, with the UK’s only civic arboretum and a host of beautiful walks, this is the perfect place to enjoy the changing of the seasons. Here you can enjoy the golden colours of the trees, the dramatic…
Read MoreIf you’re heading to Sidmouth for a half term break this October, you’ll find lots to entertain you. From film screenings at the Radway to days at the town museums, the abundance of open space to explore and the nearby local attractions, there is plenty to keep the whole family occupied. Here are…
Read MoreSidmouth in Bloom has won a Gold in Britain in Bloom’s Coastal Town category, the first time they have been nominated, let alone have won a national competition! If that wasn’t exciting enough, Sidmouth in Bloom’s Chair Lynette Talbot and Secretary, Peter Endersby were both named as Community…
Read MoreSidmouth Music concerts, bringing high quality chamber music and recitals to Sidmouth, will return on 15 th October, reinstating bookings originally planned during the pandemic and a host of other talented musicians. The first two concerts, starting on 15 th October, will be part of the programme…
Read MoreJust because summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean you have to wait another year before coming to Sidmouth. If you’re worried about travelling to the coast in the autumn months because of the weather – don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to keep entertained over the next couple of months, even…
Read MoreA world record for the longest functioning "tin can telephone line" has been set in Sidmouth as part of the town's Science Festival. On Saturday, Sidmouth Science Festival stretched a wire with a yoghurt pot at each end all the way from Connaught Gardens to Bedford Steps which is on the Esplanade -…
Read MoreThis weekend head to Sidmouth Skate Park to take part in Sidmouth Skate Jam. Following on from a similar event a few months ago, Skate Jam is back from midday on September 10th with music, competitions, demos and of course, the chance to show off your skills with likeminded people. Find out more…
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