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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What’s on in East Devon this half term

If you’re heading to Sidmouth for a half term break this October, you’ll find lots to entertain you. From film screenings at the Radway to days at the town museums, the abundance of open space to explore and the nearby local attractions, there is plenty to keep the whole family occupied. Here are…

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Half term fun in East Devon

Wild East Devon are hosting a series of events this half term, including activity trails, bird box building sessions and more. The sessions are taking place at Seaton Wetlands, Mutters Moor and Woodbury Common during the half term break. At Seaton Wetlands, you can take part in the activity trail…

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East Devon’s pirate history

Sunday, 19 th September marks International Talk Like a Pirate Day, a public holiday created in the 90s as a fun way to get everyone to talk like a pirate. As pirates, the British ones at least, are generally thought to have west country accents, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to…

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Good locations for a day trip from Sidmouth

East Devon is one of the most picturesque and fascinating places in the county, if you’re staying in Sidmouth, you’re perfectly places to explore the beautiful coastline and stunning countryside – so here are a few of our top suggestions for day trips from Sidmouth. Branscombe 19 minutes away…

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5 reasons to go to East Devon this summer

If you’re looking for a wonderful staycation destination, why not choose East Devon? Sidmouth is one of several towns in the East Devon region and shows off just a portion of its charm and beauty. If you need persuading, here are our top five reasons to choose a summer holiday in East Devon this…

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Enjoy National Picnic Week in East Devon

National Picnic Week is an annual event that takes place every June and this year falls between 19 th and 27 th June. If you are a picnic fan and fancy dining alfresco during your visit to Sidmouth, here are some of our favourite places in the East Devon area to set up your blanket and hamper and…

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Celebrate spring with Bluebell Week!

From 26 th April to 2 nd May, you can celebrate the beauty of spring in East Devon with Bluebell Week, a new event launched by Wild East Devon. The event will include exciting online content, a photo competition and a number of bookable events coming in late April and May, once restrictions have…

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Five reasons why east Devon is the best part of Devon

There are loads of reasons we can think of to prove that East Devon and the Jurassic Coastline is the best part of Devon, but if you still need convincing, here are five of our favourite reasons for why east Devon is the best. The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty As the name suggests…

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East Devon’s most instagrammable spots

If you’re anything like us, your Instagram is likely looking a little empty with everything that has happened over 2020 and the start of 2021. While restrictions haven’t lifted just yet, we thought we would share some of our favourite spots around East Devon for taking photos, so that when we’re…

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