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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Get ready for Ottery’s Tar Barrels

The famous Ottery Tar Barrels returns next month, whether you’ve already planned a trip or you’re still weighing up your options, here’s everything you need to know for this year’s event. For those of you not in the know, Ottery St Mary is famous for its traditional Tar Barrel event, which sees…

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Sidmouth Remembrance Sunday Parade

Sunday, 10th November is Remembrance Sunday when there will be a parade of serving and former armed forces personnel, alongside representatives of service cadets, emergency services and youth groups to the War Memorial. The parade, headed by Sidmouth Town Band will move off at approximately 10.30 am…

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A glimpse of Sidmouth over the past year

Though we’re incredibly blessed to be able to see beautiful Sidmouth all year around, one of our favourite activities is looking at the town through your lenses. Taking a look at the pictures you’ve taken and shared with us over the last year is a real highlight, so we thought we’d share some of our…

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Where to see the changing seasons near Honiton

If you are a fan of autumn, there are plenty of places to see the season take hold in and around Honiton. With a host of nature reserves, woodlands and places like the East Devon Way, the Pebblebed Heath, the Blackdown Hills and nearby places to join the South West Coast Path, there is no shortage…

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Reminders of summer in Seaton

While we’re biased when we say we like to visit Seaton all year around, there is something quite special about visiting in the summer months, when you can have days out splashing in the sea, enjoying the colourful flowers and exploring the Seaton Wetlands. Just because the summer has come to an end…

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Enjoy autumn in East Devon this half term

October half term is nearly here and there is no better time to enjoy the autumn season! East Devon, with its abundance of countryside is the perfect destination for seeing the seasons change and with the coastal paths and easy access to the Jurassic Coast, there are plenty of chances to go fossil…

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JJ Waller presents Your Town My Town A Sidmouth Portrait

Sidmouth School of Art is welcoming renowned photographer JJ Waller back to the town for a special preview of his recent Sidmouth photoshoot on 20 th November at the Arts Centre at the Manor Pavilion. JJ was Sidmouth School of Art’s photographer in residence during the Folk Festival, touring the…

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A guide to rockpooling in East Devon

Rockpooling is one of our favourite activities at this time of year when the beach is quieter. It’s a great way to learn about the UK’s marine wildlife and it’s a great way to get out and about without breaking the bank. All you need is a bucket and a bit of curiosity! Here’s our guide to…

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