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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Contemporary gift ideas for this Christmas

If you are looking for something special this Christmas, Present Makers 2021 features creative innovation across craft and design. You'll be buying handcrafted, one-off pieces from local designers and makers including textiles, prints, ceramics, homewares and jewellery, as well as unique Christmas…

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Follow the Glow at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary

Join our magical star on a journey of discovery, shining a light on the stories of donkeys all around the world. Find the 9 boards located around the sanctuary and using the clues to help you, spot the Christmas items hidden on each board to complete the Christmas crossword. When completed, the…

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Exmouth’s Winter Festival; live music, lanterns and light

On Saturday 4 th December there will be carol singing, live music, walk-about performers and the annual children’s lantern parade to celebrate the start of the festive season. This free, family-friendly mini-festival hopes to welcome the community back together with warmth and light to celebrate the…

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Thelma Hulbert Gallery: New Art History talks prove popular

The first in THG’s series of talks this week was well received by art lovers. Join them at the Honiton gallery next week for a fascinating insight into UK landscape painting from past to present: 15 September, 10.00– 12.00 : Landscape tradition Explore Gainsborough’s ‘Mr and Mrs Andrews’, then…

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The donkeys are ready to welcome you back!

Sidmouth’s donkeys are getting excited as their reopening date draws nearer. The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth plans to reopen to the public on Monday, 17 th May, visitors can expect a return of the sanctuary’s usual high quality visitor experience, just with a few Covid-19 measures in place to keep…

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THG's Creative Cabin Shorts take flight in March

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) announces new artists to feature in their series of online video shorts hoping to engage and inspire until the gallery reopens in May. The CREATIVE CABIN SHORTS series connects to nature and the landscape around us, providing much-needed culture for art lovers in…

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Sidmouth in Bloom prepares for 50th anniversary of competing

This year is the 50th Anniversary for Sidmouth in Bloom’s entry into the RHS ‘In Bloom” Horticulture competitions and campaigns, which now has greater emphasis on ‘Communities’ and care for the Environment. Sidmouth in Bloom, in order to meet planting deadlines, commenced its preparations last…

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A healthy dose of creativity from Thelma Hulbert Gallery!

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) has restructured their 2021 programme to bring art and nature lovers, gallery goers, artists and NHS and key workers some much-needed creativity to lift spirits at this challenging time. THG was ready to present a brand new year of exhibitions, workshops and art…

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