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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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7 Reasons to visit Sidmouth Science Festival

Sidmouth Science Festival returns from Friday 4th until Sunday 13th October for a fun and educational week with events ranging from hands-on activities to serious talks plus a visit, walks and a film screening: in fact there are events for all ages and abilities and most of them are free. 1) Become…

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Budleigh Lit Fest is almost here!

This year marks the 16 th anniversary of Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, an annual celebration of books, reading and writing which takes place right here in beautiful Budleigh Salterton. Every year, the organisers bring us a packed programme of exciting voices in literature and this year is no…

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What’s coming up for the rest of the year in Sidmouth

You might think with the last bank holiday until Christmas coming up, that the calendar might start to look a little bare, but you’d be wrong! There are still plenty of activities and events to enjoy in and around Sidmouth! September Sidbury Fair On the outskirts of Sidmouth is the village of…

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Join us for Pixie Day!

If you’re planning a trip to Ottery St Mary this month, make sure to time it around 22 nd June for a chance to see one of the town’s best loved traditional events. Pixie Day is taking place on 22 nd June and whether you believe that pixies once lived in the town causing mischief or not, it is…

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What to look forward to over the coming months

The summer season is creeping closer, which means there is plenty to look forward to across East Devon, here are some of the events still to come this year to add to your diaries. Sidmouth Bio-Diversity Festival, various locations around Sidmouth 7 th – 9 th June With a variety of activities and…

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Seas the day – Sidmouth Sea Fest count down begins

Sidmouth Sea Fest returns to Sidmouth on 18 th May with a Friday Night Fundraiser kicking off proceedings the evening before on the 17 th . This year, marks the 10 th anniversary of this home grown event. The first Sidmouth Sea Fest took place in 2014, with the Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub’s directors…

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Get your tickets for Sidmouth Sea Fest!

Sea Fest is Sidmouth’s homegrown festival like no other, renowned for its community spirit and collaborations with local groups, artists, children and families. This year features yet another fantastic line up of bands, DJs, food vendors and bars. Beginning on the Friday with the Friday Night…

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