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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Sidmouth has several royal connections, most notably, that as an infant, the future Queen Victoria, then the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, lived in the town. Since then, a number of the town’s hotels have housed royalty and the Connaught Gardens were even named after one of her sons…
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Everywhere you look in Sidmouth there is a story to uncover, from tales of Queen Victoria’s infanthood in the town to the stories unveiled by the town’s Blue Plaques, there is plenty to unpick. Not content with hosting its own annual literary festival, Sidmouth makes an appearance in a number of…
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At this time of year there is nothing better than hearing a good ghost story, so here are a few tales of ghostly goings on from around Sidmouth for you to enjoy this Halloween season. Kennaway House Image: @Kennawayhouse // Instagram Built in the 1800s, Kennaway House is a Regency manor that can be…
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