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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CODEX Digital & Print Young People’s Voice Project

A linked exhibition is on show at Sidmouth Wallspace and Sidmouth’s telephone box art spaces the Micro Museums of Contemporary Art and Antiquities. The CODEX Project is a collaboration with Sidmouth College students and Sidmouth School of Art, hosted by digital artist and teacher, Sam Eyre and…

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Dates for your diary in 2025

Already looking forward to the end of the dark and dreary winter months? Here are some of the biggest events taking place in the coming year around East Devon to add to your diaries. Sidmouth Sea Fest – 17 th May 2025 Sidmouth Jazz and blues Festival – 23 rd – 26 th May Pixie Day – June TBC Budleigh…

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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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Sidmouth wins big at Devon Tourism Awards

The 15 th Devon Tourism Awards took place last night in Plymouth, with several Sidmouth businesses and the TIC winning top awards. The Sidmouth Tourist Information Centre won Gold in the Visitor Information Service of the Year award, while the Victoria Hotel walked away with two Bronze Awards, for…

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Support local with your Christmas shopping this winter

You might want to put off the Christmas shopping for as long as possible but the reality is, the big day will be here before you know it and there is never a better time to start sorting through your lists and finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones, the best decorations for your home colour…

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Festive breaks in Sidmouth

Thinking about getting away from it all for Christmas? There are loads of great destinations around the UK that are perfect for a winter break, including Sidmouth and the Jurassic Coast – need a little convincing? Here are all the reasons why we love seaside stays for Christmas. The food One of…

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Gabrielle to headline Sidmouth Jazz and Blues Festival

Acclaimed British singer, Gabrielle will headline the 2025 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival, taking place in May next year. Gabrielle will take to the stage on Saturday, 24 th May at the festival’s main outdoor stage in Blackmore Gardens. Gabrielle, known for her distinctive voice, has…

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