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Shots of East Devon to get you excited for summer

The summer is here, so to inspire you to head to East Devon over the next few months, here are some of our favourite summery shots of the region. As much as we love the sun, the sea and the sand, there is plenty more to do in Sidmouth over the summer, like spending some time exploring the bustling…

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Sidmouth Regatta Airshow: Urgent appeal for collectors

Sidmouth Town Council earlier this year confirmed the exciting line-up for the hugely popular annual Sidmouth Regatta Airshow which this year returns on Friday 25 August 2023 as part of the Regatta weekend. Organisers are now appealing for volunteers, collectors and to help collect towards the show…

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Where to get the best waves in East Devon

Spending the summer in Sidmouth and want to get out on the waves? Well, you’re in luck, the Jurassic Coast provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy a whole host of watersports, either on your own or with one of the many companies that operate throughout the summer. Watersports offer a great way to…

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Exploring the Jurassic Coast

One of the reasons why Sidmouth is so beloved is because of those iconic red cliffs that line the coast. Both Sidmouth town beach and Jacob’s Ladder beach form part of the Jurassic Coast, which stretches from nearby Exmouth through to Dorset. The Jurassic Coast is 95 miles in length and is…

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Enjoy a cream tea in Sidmouth

Did you know that the last Friday in June is National Cream Tea Day? Well, as the cream tea was invented by Devonians, Sidmouth is the perfect place for indulging in a traditional cream tea this year! If you didn’t know, the origin of the cream tea is said to have come from Tavistock Abbey in around…

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Swiss visitors spend time in Sidmouth

Sidmouth TIC welcomed some visitors all the way from Switzerland this week, as members of Le Locle Twinning Circle and their local hosts popped in to say hello during their visit. Sidmouth and Le Locle, one of the smallest towns in Switzerland. Sidmouth and Le Locle have been twinned since 1984 and…

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Sidmouth Wallspace new artwork

Sidmouth School of Art’s latest billboard artwork A Sidmouth Map is currently being exhibited at the Sidmouth Wall Space public art gallery over looking the Ham East carpark. The abstract artwork – a “map”, presents Sidmouth’s rich and developing art and cultural scene. The colours and shapes with a…

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Summer Play season is coming!

Celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Sidmouth’s popular Summer Play season with 12 new plays taking place over 12 weeks. This time, there will be six of Sidmouth’s favourites from the last decade and six new plays, including three comedies from Alan Ayckbourn and Noël Coward’s Private Lives. The…

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Get on your bike this Father’s Day

With Father’s Day on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get on your bikes and explore East Devon. There are miles of National Cycle Network routes, as well as open heathland and woodland trails around the East Devon area, so grab your bikes (or surprise your father figure and hire…

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Spend picnic week in Sidmouth

Did you know National Picnic Week is returning this June? Taking place from 17 th -25 th June, National Picnic Week is a great opportunity to get out and about, exploring your local area and scouting some lovely places to enjoy a picnic or some refreshments when out for a walk. To help you make the…

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