Visit Sidmouth Blog

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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 to look forward to this summer

Whether you’ve already booked to come to Sidmouth this summer or you’re in the planning stages for your trip, you will need to make sure you have space in your itineraries for all the huge summer events that are coming to the town! Summer in Sidmouth is always a special time, there is so much to see…

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Sidmouth Airshow returns for 2022!

Sidmouth Town Council has today announced that the hugely popular Sidmouth Airshow will return in 2022 on Friday 26 August. Headlining the show will be the world famous RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows who will return to the town skies to display at one of their favourite locations over the bay at…

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Exmouth Festival needs you

Exmouth Festival is back from 2-5 June 2022, and it needs your help! This will be the 26th year of the much-loved community event, and they will shortly be announcing a jam-packed line up to keep Exmouth entertained over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend. Now in its 26 th year, the festival remains…

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2022 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival

Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival will take place from Thursday 2 nd to Sunday 5 th June at various locations within the town and tickets go on sale on Friday 11 th March at 10.00am Headline afternoon and evening ticketed concerts are taking place in the stunning and atmospheric setting of…

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Reasons to visit Sidmouth in 2022

If you’re looking for somewhere new (or an old favourite) to visit in the coming year, here are five reasons why you should definitely come to Sidmouth! The nostalgia We haven’t really had much of a chance to enjoy the past two years with the pandemic, which might make you feel a bit horrified that…

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Follow the Glow at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary

Join our magical star on a journey of discovery, shining a light on the stories of donkeys all around the world. Find the 9 boards located around the sanctuary and using the clues to help you, spot the Christmas items hidden on each board to complete the Christmas crossword. When completed, the…

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Sidmouth Christmas Lights Switch On

Sidmouth’s annual Christmas Lights switch on returns this year on 20 November. Once again, Sidmouth Town Council is providing the festive display along the streets. The grand switch on this year will be performed by Di Fuller of Sid Valley Help, winner of the Sustainable Sidmouth Champions Awards…

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Exmouth’s Winter Festival; live music, lanterns and light

On Saturday 4 th December there will be carol singing, live music, walk-about performers and the annual children’s lantern parade to celebrate the start of the festive season. This free, family-friendly mini-festival hopes to welcome the community back together with warmth and light to celebrate the…

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Tar Barrels return for 2021

One of east Devon’s most popular events – the Tar Barrel Rolling in Ottery St Mary is back for 2021 after having to be cancelled due to the pandemic last year. 2020’s was one of the only events to be cancelled in this festival’s decades long history, so make sure to add the 5 th November to your…

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