At this time of year there is nothing better than hearing a good ghost story, so here are a few tales of ghostly goings on from around Sidmouth for you to enjoy this Halloween season. Kennaway House Image: @Kennawayhouse // Instagram Built in the 1800s, Kennaway House is a Regency manor that can be…
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A new footbridge in Sidmouth, which connects the town to the South West Coast Path and replaces the historic Alma Bridge has been officially opened. The 19 meter bridge replaces the original Alma Bridge and is located some 40 meters inland from the original structure, which was damaged during floods…
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While we can’t deny that Sidmouth in the summer is a glorious place to be with the blue skies and warm weather and spring is when the surrounding countryside starts to come to life, here are some reasons why you shouldn’t forgo an autumnal visit to the region. Sidmouth in autumn is generally…
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Sidmouth’s town cinema has been chosen to host a preview of the much anticipated film Ammonite, based on the life of Mary Anning, the famous fossil hunter who lived in nearby Lyme Regis and dedicated her life to finding out more about the Jurassic Coast. The Radway Cinema in Sidmouth will be showing…
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Jacob’s Ladder, the iconic staircase leading from Connaught Gardens to the seafront is undergoing structural repairs from 22 nd September. The Grade 2 listed structure was updated in the early 20 th century with a design that was inspired by the original Victorian steps. It was lasted painted six…
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Sidmouth is to get a new top quality facility at Manstone Recreation Field, which is to be finished by the end of the year. Cllr Louise Cole said: “It really is fantastic that work is now starting, so that we can provide a top notch space where young people can pursue their passions and be active…
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A new community garden with a coral theme is coming to Sidmouth after the town council approved plans to reimagine a patch of land on a former gas works in the town, near The Ham which had previously been left to grow wild. The proposal was brought to the council from Sidmouth in Bloom, the Sidmouth…
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Sidmouth Town Council, working with Ignyte Ltd, and in collaboration with Visit Devon, have launched Visit Sidmouth to enhance the visitor experience when visiting Sidmouth. The new site, which sits as a micro site on the existing Visit Devon platform, is user friendly and features up to date…
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From 12 th – 27 th September, artists in and around Sidmouth will be inviting art lovers to view their latest pieces as part of the Open Studios event, which is taking place across Devon. This event hosted by the Devon Artist Network Initiative, was created to help support artists throughout the…
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If you’re visiting Sidmouth, either as a day trip of you’re staying over, why not explore some of the beautiful parks and gardens that can be found in East Devon? Sidmouth is a great base for exploring the wider region and with direct access to the South West Coast Path and the East Devon Area of…
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