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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Rainy Days in Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton offers its own unique charm on rainy days. While its sunny beaches and stunning sea views are the main attractions, rainy days in Budleigh Salterton can be equally delightful, with a variety of activities and places to explore. Here's a guide on how to make the most of a rainy day…

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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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Things to Do in Seaton this November

The Summer months may be over and winter is creeping ever closer, but there is still plenty to fill your time in Seaton. November brings an array of festivities, perfect for brightening the darker evenings. There’s plenty on offer in the town whether you’re looking for a day out exploring, a quiet…

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Where to see the autumn colours in East Devon

You might be missing the joy and carefree atmosphere of summer but now it is time to embrace autumn and where better to do that than East Devon where you can really see the season begin to change. If you love autumn as much as us or you need some convincing to see the beauty in the russet colours…

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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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