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 at Visit Budleigh Salterton, Visit Seaton, Visit Ottery St Mary and Visit Honiton. 

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Christmas markets and events in East Devon

Get into the festive spirit in East Devon over the next few months with a host of Christmas markets and events! Don’t miss out, get these dates in your diaries today! Christmas Artisan Craft Fair Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club 16 th Nov 10 am – 4pm Budleigh Winter Treat Budleigh Public Hall 12.30pm…

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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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Seaton Wetlands set to expand

The award winning Seaton Wetlands is to get bigger after East Devon District Council acquired more land. Reports from the Council say that they have purchased 18 acres of land at Seaton Marshes, to the west of the estuary, which will expand the Wetlands and allow for access from the town centre…

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Chief Brody’s guide to a dog friendly day out in Seaton

East Devon is a haven for people coming on holiday – with a host of wonderful walking routes and plenty of beaches where you’re welcome to walk with your pups, it’s an understandably popular place for dog friendly days out. To help you plan your dog friendly days out, our roving re-paw-ter, Chief…

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Birdwatching spots near Ottery

Ottery St Mary is a haven for people who love the natural world, not only is there a host of beautiful walks, but you’re close to some of the most picturesque spots in East Devon. One of the many perks of being somewhere with so much natural beauty is the amount of wildlife you can see, and those…

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Where to stay for empty nesters

Now that the school holidays are over, it’s the perfect time for empty nesters to head out and enjoy the Jurassic Coast before the autumn and winter months really set in. Across Sidmouth there are some lovely places to stay, from grand Regency hotels to cute, cosy cottages perfect a couple’s…

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Project to make Sidmouth Beach more accessible launched

A fundraising campaign has been launched to help make the beach at Sidmouth more accessible to visitors using mobility aids or pushchairs. The Chit Rocks Beach project aims to install an access ramp at the Chit Rocks area of the beach, located between Jacobs’ Ladder and the Esplanade. The ramp would…

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