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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2024 in pictures

Enjoy the beauty of Budleigh Salterton throughout 2024 with these snapshots from our Instagram. January February March April May June July August September October November December Looking back at a year in Budleigh Salterton is making us excited for 2025 - will you be visiting in the coming…

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24 facts about Seaton to round out 2024

A new year is on the horizon, so here are 24 fun facts you should know about Seaton before the end of 2024! Will you be visiting before the year is out? Find out what’s on here and plan your trip here. 1 – Across the world there are 16 different places all with the name Seaton – these places are…

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4 reasons to visit East Devon this winter season

Ottery St Mary and the East Devon region is beautiful no matter what the season, but there is something quite magical about visiting during the winter. If you are in the mood for a day trip or weekend away over the next month or so, see if we can convince you to spend some time in Ottery St Mary or…

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Ring in the New Year in East Devon

The New Year is a time to reset, refresh, and recharge—and there’s no better place to do that than in East Devon. With its breathtaking coastlines, rolling countryside, and charming villages, East Devon offers an idyllic escape for anyone looking to welcome the New Year in style. Whether you’re…

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Riverside Walkway Revitalised

A short film telling the story of the Riverside Walkway Revitalised project is available to view to bring attention to this wonderful riverside wellbeing space made accessible through art. The film can be viewed on the Sidmouth School of Art project page Riverside Walkway Revitalised | Sidmouth…

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Do your Christmas shopping locally this festive season

High streets have been the beating heart of towns and villages for generations and it’s no exception in East Devon. Across the region, the majority of shops on our high streets are occupied by local businesses, born and bred in the individual towns themselves and there is something endlessly special…

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