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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Unleash your Wild at Wildwood Devon this Summer

Create unforgettable family memories at Wildwood Devon’s best British wildlife park this summer. Wildwood Devon’s Summer Bonanza promises an action-packed summer adventure. From Saturday 22 July – Sunday 3 September, Wildwood Devon will be hosting a Summer Bonanza like no other, with help from its…

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Exploring the Jurassic Coast

One of the reasons why Sidmouth is so beloved is because of those iconic red cliffs that line the coast. Both Sidmouth town beach and Jacob’s Ladder beach form part of the Jurassic Coast, which stretches from nearby Exmouth through to Dorset. The Jurassic Coast is 95 miles in length and is…

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Summer Play season is coming!

Celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Sidmouth’s popular Summer Play season with 12 new plays taking place over 12 weeks. This time, there will be six of Sidmouth’s favourites from the last decade and six new plays, including three comedies from Alan Ayckbourn and Noël Coward’s Private Lives. The…

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Get on your bike this Father’s Day

With Father’s Day on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get on your bikes and explore East Devon. There are miles of National Cycle Network routes, as well as open heathland and woodland trails around the East Devon area, so grab your bikes (or surprise your father figure and hire…

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Spend picnic week in Sidmouth

Did you know National Picnic Week is returning this June? Taking place from 17 th -25 th June, National Picnic Week is a great opportunity to get out and about, exploring your local area and scouting some lovely places to enjoy a picnic or some refreshments when out for a walk. To help you make the…

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Line up confirmed for Sidmouth Regatta Airshow 2023

Sidmouth Town Council has confirmed the line-up for the hugely popular Sidmouth Regatta Airshow which will return on Friday 25 August 2023 as part of the Regatta Weekend and are now appealing for volunteers to help collect towards the show. The 2023 Regatta Airshow line-up has something for…

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What’s happening this summer in Sidmouth

The summer is here and so are a host of exciting events that are taking place across the town! The annual festivals have already been kicked off with the Sidmouth Sea Fest and the Sidmouth Jazz and Blues Festival, with plenty still to come. Music in the gardens Throughout the summer months, you can…

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Swing into summer with the National Trust in Sidmouth

Across Devon, National Trust places are alive with the promise of warm summer days, lazy weekend picnics and trips out with family and friends. There’s loads on offer this season, from wildflower walks to garden and art tours and garden theatre performances to family trails. What’s more, every time…

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