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Get these dates in your diaries!

If you’re planning a trip to Sidmouth for October half term and beyond, there is plenty to get excited about from Christmas events to Halloween fun. Don’t miss out, get these dates in your diary now! Image: Donkey Sanctuary In October half term, the Donkey Sanctuary is hosting An Adorably Curious…

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Theatre Return for Band

Sidmouth Town Band are back at the Manor Pavilion Theatre on Saturday 16 October after completing a highly successful though shorter summer season at the Connaught Gardens. The award winning band returns to the theatre stage for a highly anticipated full concert of favourites and new music aplenty…

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Sidmouth Science Festival returns

The Science Festival is back for 2021, taking place from 8 th October until 17 th October. It is hoped that organisers can put on as normal a festival as possible, returning to in person events after having to take the festival online last year. A number of events and workshops will be taking place…

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Sidmouth airshow a success!

Sidmouth Town Council is delighted to announce the success of the 2021 Sidmouth Airshow which is looking to be a record year for the event’s fundraising, even with monies from various sources, including car parks still being received. The Council wishes to thank residents and visitors for supporting…

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What’s on this summer

If you’re lucky enough to be in Sidmouth this summer and are wondering what to prioritise in your itineraries, here are some highlights taking place in and around the town in August. Sidmouth Airshow Perhaps the most exciting thing taking place in Sidmouth this August is the annual airshow, which…

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Sidmouth Air Show returns!

Sidmouth Town Council has today announced that the world famous RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows will return to the town’s skies at the Sidmouth Airshow on Friday 27 th August 2021. They will also be joined by an RAF Dakota of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Details regarding timings and…

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Scaled down Folk Festival for 2021

Sidmouth Folk Festival will be returning to the town for 2021, but in a smaller format than usual, with a bigger celebration planned for 2022. Organisers of the famous festival has said that they want to put on a week of music, dance and entertainment this summer, known as a A Celebration of…

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Valley of a million bulbs returns to Sidmouth

Sidmouth is awash with colour as millions of yellow daffodils have bloomed – gaining the attention of national news outlets, including the Daily Mail and ITV. The amazing display is all thanks to Keith Owen, who left his life savings to Sidmouth’s Sid Vale Association in 2007 on the stipulation that…

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