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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Get into the Festive Spirit in Ottery St Mary

Now that Halloween is over, there’s no better time to start getting into the Christmas spirit! Ottery St Mary is the perfect place to enjoy the festivities, with lots of unique community events taking place throughout November and December. There’s plenty of opportunity to get involved with lots of…

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Sidmouth Christmas Lights Switch On

Sidmouth’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On event is this Saturday, 18th November in the Market Place and Sidmouth Town Council is once again providing the festive display along the streets. Starting off at around 3.30pm, Gliddon’s Steam Traction Engine will be providing Trailer Rides around the…

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Festive fun in East Devon

Get into the swing of the festive season over the next few weeks with these Christmas events taking place across East Devon. Add these dates to your diary and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the latest updates and details. 18 th November Exeter Christmas Market 2023 Exeter Cathedral 24 th…

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Christmas comes early to Sidmouth

It won’t be long until the Christmas season rolls around and you can start celebrating early in Sidmouth with the annual Christmas Light Switch on, which this year, is taking place on Saturday 18 th November. As usual, there will be a chance to win the Golden Ticket, which will give the winner a £100…

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Still plenty to look forward to in Sidmouth

Summer may be coming to a close but festival season certainly isn’t – not here in Sidmouth anyway! With the Walking Festival and the Science Festival to look forward to, there is still plenty of fun to be had in Sidmouth this autumn. Coming up on 16 th September and running until 22 nd September is…

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Have a Regatta Airshow to remember!

Whether you are a seasoned pro or you’re visiting Sidmouth Airshow Regatta for the first time, we want you to have an incredible day, which is why we have put together the following tips to help you make memories to last a lifetime. Sidmouth Airshow and Regatta is one of the biggest events to take…

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Are you ready for Sidmouth Folk Festival?

Sidmouth Folk Festival is back from 4 th -11 th August with another week of fun and games planned for the whole town. If you’re coming to Sidmouth for the festival, here are the latest updates to help you get ready for the party of the year! Sidmouth Folk Festival has been running since 1955 and is…

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Summer Events in Honiton

This August is proving to be a busy month here in Honiton with many of the town's staple events taking place! Nestled within the countryside, Honiton is home to lots of traditional events, from agriculture and farming to quirky and unique cultural events. Make sure you don’t miss out on any of the…

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Don’t miss these Honiton Traditions

Did you know that Honiton is home to unique events that happen every year? Our town is full of history which we love to celebrate, two of which are coming up in the next week! Make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun. Tuesday 25th July brings with it Hot Pennies Day, a tradition dating back…

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