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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Sidmouth’s Past in 5 Bizarre Facts

When you think of Sidmouth, you might picture cream teas, Jurassic Coast strolls, and pastel-painted porches. But this seaside town has a history far more dramatic than its calm nature first suggests. Strap in, history buffs and coastal wanderers; here are five weird and wonderful facts about…

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Where to Picnic Like a Pro in Sidmouth

Let’s be honest: Sidmouth was practically made for picnicking. With its lush green spaces, cliffside views, and beaches that practically beg for a baguette and brie moment, this town knows how to roll out the red gingham carpet. Whether you're a solo snacker, a family feaster, or bringing the full…

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A Summer of Music is here!

Sidmouth Town Band announces longest season of 16 concerts and the Last Night of the Proms for 2025 Sidmouth Town Band will begin their annual summer season of concerts at the Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth on Sunday 25 May at 8pm. Playing every Sunday evening until 7 September, the band will be…

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10 Fascinating Facts About Sidmouth’s Seaside Past

Sidmouth isn’t just a pretty face with a pebbled beach and pastel-painted hotels—it’s a place steeped in stories, from royal holidays to smuggling shenanigans. So grab a deckchair (or a Devon cream tea) and dive into these ten intriguing nuggets from Sidmouth’s seaside past. 1. The Queen Mother Was…

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World Donkey Day – 8th May

There’s plenty to get excited about in May – there are two bank holidays and the start of Whit Week to celebrate but for us in Sidmouth, perhaps the most important date in May is the 8 th . May 8 th is World Donkey Day and as a whole host of rescued donkeys call Sidmouth home, there is no better place…

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VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemorations on 8 May 2025

On Thursday 8 May, the nation will come together to commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe. The 80th anniversary of VE Day is a time for a nation to come together to learn about the stories of those that served, from the servicemen who fought, to children who were evacuated, and women…

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