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Sidmouth wins big at Devon Tourism Awards

The 15 th Devon Tourism Awards took place last night in Plymouth, with several Sidmouth businesses and the TIC winning top awards. The Sidmouth Tourist Information Centre won Gold in the Visitor Information Service of the Year award, while the Victoria Hotel walked away with two Bronze Awards, for…

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Support local with your Christmas shopping this winter

You might want to put off the Christmas shopping for as long as possible but the reality is, the big day will be here before you know it and there is never a better time to start sorting through your lists and finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones, the best decorations for your home colour…

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Festive breaks in Sidmouth

Thinking about getting away from it all for Christmas? There are loads of great destinations around the UK that are perfect for a winter break, including Sidmouth and the Jurassic Coast – need a little convincing? Here are all the reasons why we love seaside stays for Christmas. The food One of…

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Gabrielle to headline Sidmouth Jazz and Blues Festival

Acclaimed British singer, Gabrielle will headline the 2025 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival, taking place in May next year. Gabrielle will take to the stage on Saturday, 24 th May at the festival’s main outdoor stage in Blackmore Gardens. Gabrielle, known for her distinctive voice, has…

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Sidmouth Christmas Lights Switch On

Sidmouth’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On event is Saturday, 16th November in the Market Place and Sidmouth Town Council is once again providing the festive display along the streets. This year, Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce is also combining its Late Night Shopping event on the same evening so…

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Get into the Christmas spirit in Sidmouth

Follow Elton’s lead and step into Christmas in Sidmouth with the annual Late Night Shopping event and Light Switch on, both happening on the 16 th November In recent years, the two events are hosted on different days, but for 2024, they are being combined to make one large Christmas themed event to…

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Sidmouth Remembrance Sunday Parade

Sunday, 10th November is Remembrance Sunday when there will be a parade of serving and former armed forces personnel, alongside representatives of service cadets, emergency services and youth groups to the War Memorial. The parade, headed by Sidmouth Town Band will move off at approximately 10.30 am…

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A glimpse of Sidmouth over the past year

Though we’re incredibly blessed to be able to see beautiful Sidmouth all year around, one of our favourite activities is looking at the town through your lenses. Taking a look at the pictures you’ve taken and shared with us over the last year is a real highlight, so we thought we’d share some of our…

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Enjoy autumn in East Devon this half term

October half term is nearly here and there is no better time to enjoy the autumn season! East Devon, with its abundance of countryside is the perfect destination for seeing the seasons change and with the coastal paths and easy access to the Jurassic Coast, there are plenty of chances to go fossil…

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