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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Top photo sites in East Devon

With its blend of rugged coastlines, historic landmarks, and verdant landscapes, East Devon is arguably the most picturesque area of the county. Wherever you like, you'll find beautiful locations to capture. Here are some top photo spots in the region, plan a visit, you never know, you might end up…

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Explore Seaton this spring

With the season changing, there is no better time to get out and see the beauty of Seaton – especially with the new flowers in bloom and the new calves, foals and lambs frolicking about in the fields surrounding the town centre. Seaton is nestled along the Jurassic Coast and is within the East Devon…

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Enjoy nature in Seaton this spring

The spring months, and with it better weather, is coming, if you don’t want to spend your weekend indoors flicking through the channels or watching the kids fighting over the control, why not plan some days out enjoying the wilds of East Devon? East Devon is a haven for wildlife and natural spaces –…

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Make a splash in Seaton in 2025

Getting out on the waves on a kayak, a paddle board, surf board or as part of a swim is a great way to experience the Jurassic Coast from a whole new perspective. Especially as you move around the coastline and see all the different cliffs, from the red cliffs in Sidmouth to the white ones that can…

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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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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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Reminders of summer in Seaton

While we’re biased when we say we like to visit Seaton all year around, there is something quite special about visiting in the summer months, when you can have days out splashing in the sea, enjoying the colourful flowers and exploring the Seaton Wetlands. Just because the summer has come to an end…

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Seaton Wetlands set to expand

The award winning Seaton Wetlands is to get bigger after East Devon District Council acquired more land. Reports from the Council say that they have purchased 18 acres of land at Seaton Marshes, to the west of the estuary, which will expand the Wetlands and allow for access from the town centre…

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