There is lots of history to discover in the village of Ottery St Mary. It’s the only place left in the UK that holds a Tar Barrel Rolling event over Bonfire Night and celebrates the banishment of the village’s pixies. One of the village’s beauty spots also doubles as a place of historic interest:…
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With its beach huts, beautiful scenery and views of the Jurassic Coast, Budleigh Salterton is pretty whatever the weather, whether its frosty, sunny or a little overcast, and to prove it, we’ve compiled a selection of some of our favourite shots from 2022 by searching the Budleigh Salterton tags on…
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While we might be in the midst of celebrating the Queen’s jubilee, there is another equally important celebration taking place – Devon Day! Devon Day falls on 4 th June and is the perfect time to celebrate everything that is great about out county – like our incredible seaside towns, the abundance of…
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As you might expect from a town full of beautiful Regency buildings and a Blue Plaque Trail, there is plenty of history to experience when in Sidmouth. The town even appears in the Domesday Book – read on to uncover some of the secrets of Sidmouth’s history. As we said, Sidmouth appears in the…
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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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Sidmouth is a wonderful place and here is our A-Z guide of all the things you can see and do while in the town! A – Arboretum Did you know Sidmouth is home to the UK’s civic arboretum? The arboretum covers all the land maintained by Sidmouth Town Council B – Blue Plaques Follow the Blue Plaque…
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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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Happy Devon Day! Did you know that 4 th June is Devon Day? While we already know that Devon is the best county in England, today is the day we can really shout about it, so help us celebrate by sharing your favourite memories of Sidmouth! Whether you’re a regular holiday maker or someone that lives…
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If you’re a fan of the Lord of the Rings, then Sidmouth should definitely be on your staycation bucket list once we’re allowed to travel once again. Not only is it a beautiful place, but it is also the site of J R R Tolkien’s holiday home and is also where it is said he wrote many of the famous…
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Part of Sidmouth’s beauty and charm is its location along the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage. The town is nestled beneath majestic red cliffs and with the beaches, the museum and regular boat trips, there are loads of ways to explore the rich history of the cliffs. Before you head off to…
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