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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Great winter walks in East Devon

Image: Paul Clayden Just because the year is coming to a close doesn’t mean that the adventures need to! There are still plenty of great things to enjoy across East Devon at this time of year – being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty lasts an eternity after all! With everyone counting the…

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Reasons to come to Sidmouth this autumn

Summer might nearly be over but that doesn’t mean that your visits to Sidmouth need to be! There are loads of reasons to come to Sidmouth all year around, but we’ve narrowed it down to the following, just in case you needed some encouragement to visit us this autumn. The beaches Sidmouth is home to…

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Great autumn walks in and around Sidmouth

Sidmouth and the wider East Devon area are some of the best places to visit in the autumn months, with the UK’s only civic arboretum and a host of beautiful walks, this is the perfect place to enjoy the changing of the seasons. Here you can enjoy the golden colours of the trees, the dramatic…

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What’s on in East Devon this half term

If you’re heading to Sidmouth for a half term break this October, you’ll find lots to entertain you. From film screenings at the Radway to days at the town museums, the abundance of open space to explore and the nearby local attractions, there is plenty to keep the whole family occupied. Here are…

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Don’t let the weather stop your fun!

Just because summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean you have to wait another year before coming to Sidmouth. If you’re worried about travelling to the coast in the autumn months because of the weather – don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to keep entertained over the next couple of months, even…

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New Tree Trail Walking Guide has been launched

Image of a rainbow over Salcombe Hill: Michael Ginsberg A new Tree Trail Walking Guide has been launched by the Sidmouth Arboretum covering Salcombe Hill and Salcombe Regis. Since its inception, Sidmouth Arboretum has launched a range of free walking guides, including an accessible Town Centre…

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Classic Cars are coming back to Sidmouth this September

Enjoy a day of classic cars and nostalgia on 17 th September at Sidmouth Cricket Club. Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Crash Box and Classic Car Club of Devon is returning to this beautiful coastal location from 11am until 4.30pm with free entries and a host of entertainment…

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Top things to do in Sidmouth

Just because the summer holidays are done and we’re heading into autumn doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop, there are plenty of things to see and do in Sidmouth and visiting at this time of year means less crowds and more opportunities to explore. Here is a selection of top things to do in…

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Enjoy a summer of plays in Sidmouth

After having to cancel in 2020 and have a reduced season last year, the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth’s Summer Play Season has returned. As the longest standing weekly rep season in the UK, the Summer Play Season is not to be missed. Presented by Paul Taylor-Mills, the Summer Play Season…

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