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Skatepark Jam is back

After being rescheduled last year, Sidmouth Skatepark Jam is back this June featuring music, demos, competitions and prizes all day long. The event kicks off on 25 th June from midday until 4pm at Sidmouth Skatepark at Manstone Recreation Ground. This year’s event has a host of celebrated riders and…

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Great picnic spots in Sidmouth

As National Picnic Week falls in June, we thought we’d recommend some local picnic spots, so you too can get involved! Just remember, to take your litter with you when you leave, so we can maintain the beauty of East Devon. The Byes Located between the Toll House in Sidmouth and the village of…

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Lifeguards returning to Sidmouth beach

Lifeguards will be patrolling Sidmouth beach again this summer. From half term onwards, lifeguards will be at the beach every weekend until the summer holiday, following that, they will be there seven days a week until the beginning of September. The service is provided by Sidmouth Independent…

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Enjoy the sun in these local gardens

If you’re visiting Sidmouth, likely you’ll be interested in visiting the beach and indulging in some retail therapy before you grab something to eat, but while you’re in town, why not explore some of the beautiful parks and gardens that are on offer in and around Sidmouth? There are some amazing…

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Happy Devon Day!

While we might be in the midst of celebrating the Queen’s jubilee, there is another equally important celebration taking place – Devon Day! Devon Day falls on 4 th June and is the perfect time to celebrate everything that is great about out county – like our incredible seaside towns, the abundance of…

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Bike Week is almost here

Bike Week is almost here, so we thought we would take a moment to talk about some of our favourite cycle routes in and around Sidmouth. Bike Week falls on 6 th June this year, running through to the 12 th June and is the perfect excuse to get out and about and enjoy the outdoors. According to the…

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New Team at Sidmouth Town Council

Sidmouth Town Council held its Annual Council meeting on Monday, 16th May and elected a new Chair and Vice Chair of Council for the year. Councillor Chris Lockyear takes over as Chair of the Council, whilst Councillor Hilary Nelson was appointed Vice Chair. Ian Barlow, retiring Chair of three years…

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Visit an award-winning beach this summer

It’s official, Sidmouth Town Beach has won another prestigious Blue Flag Award for its Town Beach, an award that highlights the safety and cleanliness of the beach to visitors. This isn’t the only award the town is celebrating, as it has also recently been given the Seaside Award for the quality of…

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Sidmouth Sea Fest - let the festival season commence!

Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub, producers of Sidmouth’s first festival of the year, are gearing up for Sea Fest on Saturday 21st May. Sea Fest starts with a Friday Night Fundraiser on Friday 20 th May in the Main Marquee on the Ham, Sidmouth The Friday evening event with live bands, DJs and bar with…

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