Visit Sidmouth Blog

Welcome to the Visit Sidmouth blog! 

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 at Visit Budleigh Salterton, Visit Seaton, Visit Ottery St Mary and Visit Honiton. 

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Book a hotel stay in Sidmouth this Spring

With the town awash with daffodils and the weather warming up, it’s never a better time to head to Sidmouth for a short break, so we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite hotels, allowing you a truly memorable stay. Wherever you look you’ll find incredible Georgian architecture and stunning…

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Coming to Beautiful Days? Stay a while!

If you’re coming to the Beautiful Days festival this year, make the most of your trip to East Devon by exploring the wider area with these suggestions! Beautiful Days is back for its 21 st year this year and features a huge lineup of popular musicians, including fan favourites, Fisherman’s Friends…

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Family friendly places to stay this half term

Visiting East Devon this half term? Sidmouth is a great place to call home for the week. Not only do you have a hive of activity around the high street and beach areas, but you’re also close to a host of the region’s top attractions, beautiful towns and villages and the incredible Jurassic Coast…

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Romantic things to do in Sidmouth

We’re almost a month into the New Year, which means the season of romance is nearly upon us! If you’re planning to visit Sidmouth over Valentine’s Day, here are some suggestions for some romantic things to do together while in and around town. Book a luxury break Whether you want to spend some time…

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Spending a weekend in Sidmouth

Want to plan the perfect weekend in Sidmouth? Well, we’ve taken the hard work out of it for you! Take a look at our suggestions for a weekend away in Sidmouth and be inspired for your own trip away. Friday evening Arrive in Sidmouth and check into your accommodation. There are lots of properties to…

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Spend Christmas by the coast with these places to stay

If you’re looking to escape the chaos of Christmas this year, why not book a stay in Sidmouth? Not only will you get to enjoy a delightful meal cooked for you, but you will also not need to worry about cleaning up after yourself! It’s the perfect solution for anyone who wants a break this Christmas…

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Reasons to stay in East Devon this winter

If you’re looking for a winter get away before the end of the year, why not book a stay in East Devon? We know we’re biased, but we think this part of Devon is the most picturesque and the winter months are no exception. Here are some of our top reasons why you should pick East Devon for your winter…

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Fun for all the family in Sidmouth this summer

The Jurassic Coast is a wonderful place to visit all year around, but in the summer months when you can see the sun reflecting off those iconic cliffs and have all the fun and games of the summer, like the folk festival and the regatta to look forward to, it really is the place to be. If you’re…

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Come to Sidmouth this Easter

Easter will be here before you know it and this year, why not make it about more than enjoying chocolate by spending the holiday in Sidmouth? With the beach, a host of attractions, the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the door step and loads of places to stay, Sidmouth is a great…

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Suggestions for a self catering break in Sidmouth

While many of us love a being waiting on during our holidays, sometimes you just want the flexibility that comes with a self catering property. Whether you want the chance to sample some of Sidmouth’s amazing local eateries or you just don’t want to be tied down to time tables that can be found with…

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