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Countdown to Sidmouth Science Festival

By Sidmouth Science Festival on Oct. 07, 2026

Sidmouth is getting ready for ten days of science, discovery and curiosity as the 2026 Sidmouth Science Festival gets underway on Friday 9 October. Now in its 15th year, the festival brings a packed programme of talks, activities, demonstrations, workshops and family events to venues across Sidmouth…

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A powerful surge of foaming floodwater crashes over a riverside barrier near buildings, filling the scene with spray and creating a dramatic, dangerous mood.

Climate change and Sidmouth’s changing coastline explored at Sidmouth Science Festival

By Sidmouth Science Festival on Sep. 30, 2026

Climate change, its impact on Sidmouth and the Southwest, and some of the possible responses will be explored through a series of talks at this year's Sidmouth Science Festival, taking place from 9 to 18 October. Four talks will look at different aspects of our changing climate, from Sidmouth's…

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Printed programme launches for 2026 Sidmouth Science Festival

Printed programme launches for 2026 Sidmouth Science Festival

By Sidmouth Science Festival on Sep. 23, 2026

The colourful printed programme for this year’s Sidmouth Science Festival is now available, giving local residents and visitors the chance to browse the packed programme and start planning their festival experience. The Sidmouth Science Festival returns from Friday 9 to Sunday 18 October, bringing…

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