Sidmouth School of Art’s latest billboard artwork, View From Peak Hill, is on display at Ham car park in time for Sidmouth Folk Festival. Created by local artist, Victoria Goodman, View From Peak Hill is a vivid and uplifting piece that is evocative of the scenery on Sidmouth’s doorstep. Victoria…
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Twin exhibitions showing the plight of Sidmouth’s Suffragettes and Suffragists are now on display at the town’s two unique micro museum art spaces. The Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Antiquities are unique art galleries housed in two telephone boxes in Sidmouth’s market square. In the…
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Visitors coming to Sidmouth with wheelchairs, mobility scooters or pushchairs can now enjoy easier access to the beach thanks to new beach matting which has been installed for the summer season. The matting makes it easier to use mobility aids, wheelchairs, pushchairs and buggies by creating a level…
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Running from 2 nd – 9 th August, Sidmouth’s famous folk festival is back for another year. This year’s festival promises to be something special as they are celebrating their 70 th anniversary! With a host of events and performances throughout the town, Sidmouth Folk Festival is one of the biggest…
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New research from Cotswold Outdoor has found that Sidmouth is one of the most Instagrammed spots in Devon. Sidmouth featured in the top ten with 154,493 hashtags. Speaking about the research, representatives from Cotswold Outdoor said: “in 2024 most of us fuss over taking the perfect Instagram shot…
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Love Parks Week kicks off on 26 th July and is the perfect time to get out and enjoy East Devon’s parks and gardens! Spending time outside in the region’s parks and gardens are a great way to get healthy, reduce stress and enjoy a free day out for the whole family! East Devon is a great place to…
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Did you know that Sidmouth is home to over 60 independent businesses? That’s why it is a great place to pick up gifts or to grab yourself a treat this summer. When you think of Sidmouth, likely your mind goes straight to beautiful Regency buildings, red cliffs and seaside holidays but that’s not all…
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Don’t let your furry friends feel left out – East Devon is the paw-fect destination for anyone looking to bring their dog on a new adventure! Whether you’re planning a day trip or spending a few days in the area, there’s plenty to keep you and your dogs entertained. Suggestions for walking routes…
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Sidmouth School of Art in association with Sidmouth Folk Festival has welcomed JJ Waller, artist and photographer, to Sidmouth for a special “snap shot in time” collaboration. JJ Waller is a celebrated British photographer known for his evocative street photography in seaside towns, like Brighton…
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The piece, which won South West Art’s 2003 Summer School Competition, by artist Ann Nolan features the tranquillity of the River Axe looking towards the wetlands. Named Quiet Morning on the Rive Axe, has a limited gamut of colours and is painted in oil on linen. It captures the peacefulness of…
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