Visit Sidmouth Blog

Welcome to the Visit Sidmouth blog! 

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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Honiton’s Royal Celebration

As the Coronation of King Charles III approaches, Honiton will be celebrating the big day with The Coronation Big Lunch! The event will take place on Sunday 7th May, at Allhallows Playing Fields, where the community has been warmly invited to bring hampers, picnics, tables, chairs and blankets to…

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A Sea of Celebration in Seaton

May is packed full of bank holidays and fun as we inch closer to summer. But one weekend that is destined to deliver greatness is none other than the Coronation Weekend. Such a momentous occasion means there is a whole host of events and activities happening throughout Seaton and there is something…

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Dive into Spring at the Beach

Now that Spring is here, the opportunity to explore the great outdoors has arrived. As Budleigh Salterton sits along Devon’s coastline, you can enjoy a day at the beach surrounded by stunning sights. What’s even better, is that you’ll never be more than 15 minutes away from the beach while in the…

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Snippets of Seaton

Seaton is full of stunning landscapes and idyllic scenery, and we love seeing your photos! From the iconic Jurassic Coast to the Seaton Wetlands, coast & country views are readily available throughout the town. Share your photos on Instagram and tag us at @visit_seaton or #visitseaton and you’ll…

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Explore Ottery St Mary this Easter

Easter is nearly here, but there’s no shortage of fun awaiting you in Ottery St Mary! Whether you’re after Easter themed events or simply want to get out and about, we’ve got plenty of ideas for you. Why don’t you visit one of Devon’s best wildlife parks, Wildwood Devon? With 45 acres of parkland…

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Honiton: Laced in History

East Devon is steeped in history, and no more so than Honiton. Once described as the most beautiful landscape in the world, by Daniel Defoe in 1724, little has changed our town’s stunning scenery in the years since. We’re diving into the past and learning all about Honiton’s historic moments and…

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Ottery Wins Big at Tourism Awards

On Thursday 23rd March, the winners of the Devon Tourism Awards descended upon the Eden Project for the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards. The annual event was the culmination of 12 months of entry, judging and feedback as nearly 300 winners, supporters and tourism leaders celebrated at…

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Sidmouth’s prettiest streets

We’re a little biased when we say that we think Sidmouth’s streets are pretty but the fact still remains that Sidmouth is a charming and picturesque town in one of the most interesting areas of Devon. With the perfect mix of traditional Georgian buildings, thatched cottages, cobbled streets…

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