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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Great local walks for the winter season

Honiton is a haven for those who love a walking holiday. Not only do you have the Jurassic Coast a stone’s throw away with its array of coastal walks, but there are also the Blackdown Hills and the Pebblebed Heaths on the doorstep, as well as a host of other wonderful routes, perfect for a winter…

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Sidmouth wins big at Devon Tourism Awards

The 15 th Devon Tourism Awards took place last night in Plymouth, with several Sidmouth businesses and the TIC winning top awards. The Sidmouth Tourist Information Centre won Gold in the Visitor Information Service of the Year award, while the Victoria Hotel walked away with two Bronze Awards, for…

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Support local with your Christmas shopping this winter

You might want to put off the Christmas shopping for as long as possible but the reality is, the big day will be here before you know it and there is never a better time to start sorting through your lists and finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones, the best decorations for your home colour…

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200 years of Budleigh Beach

22 nd November 2024 marks the bicentennial anniversary of the Great Storm of 1824, which helped form the beach at Budleigh Salterton and caused a huge amount of damage across the Jurassic Coast. The Great Storm of 1824, also known as the Great Gale, was a storm surge with hurricane-force winds that…

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Festive breaks in Sidmouth

Thinking about getting away from it all for Christmas? There are loads of great destinations around the UK that are perfect for a winter break, including Sidmouth and the Jurassic Coast – need a little convincing? Here are all the reasons why we love seaside stays for Christmas. The food One of…

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Gabrielle to headline Sidmouth Jazz and Blues Festival

Acclaimed British singer, Gabrielle will headline the 2025 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival, taking place in May next year. Gabrielle will take to the stage on Saturday, 24 th May at the festival’s main outdoor stage in Blackmore Gardens. Gabrielle, known for her distinctive voice, has…

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Christmas markets and events in East Devon

Get into the festive spirit in East Devon over the next few months with a host of Christmas markets and events! Don’t miss out, get these dates in your diaries today! Christmas Artisan Craft Fair Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club 16 th Nov 10 am – 4pm Budleigh Winter Treat Budleigh Public Hall 12.30pm…

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Festive events across East Devon

With the Christmas season nearly here, there is no better time to get into the spirit! With that in mind, here is a round-up of some of the festivities you can enjoy across East Devon. Events in Seaton Polar Express Tram Ride at Seaton Tramway 23 rd Nov – 24 th Dec The Polar Express is coming to…

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Sidmouth Christmas Lights Switch On

Sidmouth’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On event is Saturday, 16th November in the Market Place and Sidmouth Town Council is once again providing the festive display along the streets. This year, Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce is also combining its Late Night Shopping event on the same evening so…

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Get into the Christmas spirit in Sidmouth

Follow Elton’s lead and step into Christmas in Sidmouth with the annual Late Night Shopping event and Light Switch on, both happening on the 16 th November In recent years, the two events are hosted on different days, but for 2024, they are being combined to make one large Christmas themed event to…

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