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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. 

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Romantic things to do in Sidmouth for Valentines’ Day

Planning a romantic day out for your loved one this coming Valentine’s Day? Well, why not spend a day in Sidmouth? There are a host of romantic activities to show your appreciation and keep you both entertained – here are a couple of our favourite suggestions for a couple’s day out. Go out for a…

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New artwork unveiled on Sidmouth Wallspace

Image: Sarah Hall The latest piece of art to appear on Sidmouth Wallspace, a billboard to showcase the work of local artists is an abstract piece named Reminding Myself, which depicts a winter seascape. The work, created by Jennifer Bennett, who teaches art at Sidmouth College, aims to capture the…

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Our favourite pictures of Sidmouth from 2022

We love seeing your photos of Sidmouth, those iconic cliffs, the riverside through the Meadows and the views over Peak Hill. Over the last year, there have been some amazing photos we’ve spotted from Sidmouth, here are a couple of our favourites from 2022. @mark_eg_uk // Connaught Gardens at…

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Delicious delicacies to try in 2023

Christmas might be the time for indulgence and January might be when we all start watching our diets and returning to normal, but if you’re planning a trip to East Devon this year, then you have to do a foodie tour of the area and sample some of the region’s best loved delicacies. Lucky for you…

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Get ready for 2023 in Sidmouth

2023 is almost here, so if you fancy learning a new skill or indulging in some R&R before the year ends, make sure to head to Sidmouth. Full of opportunities to learn, challenge yourself and, of course, relax before 2023 kicks off, Sidmouth is the ideal place for new skills, brushing up on old ones…

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Things to do in East Devon this winter

Visiting East Devon over the winter months? While you might think the summer months are the time to visit, there’s still plenty to do at this time of year. Not only are there a host of Christmas and New Year breaks on offer at the region’s hotels to tempt you, but also late night shopping…

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Great dog walking spots around East Devon

We all know a dog is for life and not just for Christmas, but if you happen to be in the area around Christmas with your dog, here are a couple of great places to head for a walk in and around Sidmouth. Did you know that Sidmouth is one of the most dog friendly places to visit in East Devon? Well it…

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Follow the snowman trail at Seaton Wetlands

The whole family can have fun at Seaton Wetlands over the Christmas period. During the school holidays, there will be 12 wooden snowmen, like the ones above, hiding around the reserve. Seaton Wetlands is made up of four main sites: Seaton Marshes, Black Hole Marsh, Colyford Common and Stafford…

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