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. 

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Summer Events in Sidmouth You Won't Want to Miss

Summer Events in Sidmouth You Won't Want to Miss Summer is one of the best times to visit Sidmouth. With its beautiful seafront setting, welcoming atmosphere and packed events calendar, the town comes alive during the warmer months. From world-famous festivals and live music to family entertainment…

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Family-Friendly Days Out Near Sidmouth This Summer

Planning a family holiday in Sidmouth this summer? Whether you're looking for exciting attractions, outdoor adventures or ways to entertain the children on a rainy day, Sidmouth is perfectly placed for memorable family days out. From award-winning attractions and fascinating wildlife experiences to…

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Start Planning Your Summer in Sidmouth

Summer is one of the most beautiful times to visit Sidmouth. With its sweeping Regency seafront, colourful gardens, dramatic red cliffs and packed calendar of seasonal events, this charming East Devon town offers everything you could want from a classic British coastal escape. Whether you are…

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Sidmouth Regatta & Airshow – Travel Update and Guidance

We are pleased to update that recent emergency utility works have been completed in Temple Street and the road is scheduled to be fully reopened this morning. This means that all major routes into the town are open. On entry to the town, visitors arriving by car to the Regatta Air Show are advised…

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Countdown to Sidmouth Regatta & Airshow

Excitement is building ahead of Sidmouth Regatta which runs from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August and a new Airshow Grand Prize Draw has been announced by organisers. The Grand Prize Draw gives show goers a chance to win an incredible 3 hour Flight Simulator Experience for three, VIP Tickets for two at…

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10 Beautiful Walks In and Around Sidmouth

Tucked between red cliffs and rolling green hills, Sidmouth is a walker’s dream. Whether you're after a cliff-top challenge, a riverside ramble, or a gentle garden stroll, there’s a route for every pace and preference. Here are 10 of the most beautiful walks in and around Sidmouth — from iconic…

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