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 in 2021

Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only. We would assume this photo would be enough but just in case it isn't... Sidmouth really is the jewel in Devon’s crown, but you don’t have to take our word for it, here…

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New Year New You in Sidmouth

Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only. 2020 was a trying time for us all, so if you feel like you need a relaxing way to start 2021, then here are a few suggestions of places to stay in Sidmouth where you…

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Devon Whitebeams planted at Delderfield

Graham Hutchinson, Sidmouth Arboretum’s Planting Manager, and Jon Gardiner, one of East Devon’s Ranger, has planted Whitebeams at the Delderfield Nature Reserve in East Devon just before the second national lockdown. The planting took place on Wednesday, 4 th November which turned out to be a…

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What to look forward to in Sidmouth in 2021

With everything that has happened in 2020, we’re sure you’re with us when we say that we’re looking forward to putting it behind us and getting back to a more normal way of life. Thankfully, the people of Sidmouth are here to help that happen – a number of the town’s best loved events have already…

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5 reasons to choose Sidmouth for your Christmas break

Whatever the season, Sidmouth is a joy to visit all year around. The town, like the rest of Devon, is currently in Tier 2, which allows overnight stays providing you stay within your support bubble or household group and for eateries, shops and other attractions to open with limited capacity and…

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Dairy Shop tackles loneliness this Christmas

Anyone who may find themselves alone on Christmas Day is invited for free coffee, a mince pie and good company in Sidmouth. John and Kirsty Hammond will be opening The Dairy Shop, on Church Street, on December 25th, lockdown permitting, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm. John said: "Before we had The Dairy…

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