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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Celebrate National Cream Tea Day in Sidmouth

As Sidmouth is located within the county of Devon and Devon is famous for the traditional cream tea, this is the best place to be this June as the UK celebrates National Cream Tea Day! National Cream Tea Day is marked annually on the last Friday in June, with the Cream Tea Society hosting all their…

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Skatepark Jam is back

After being rescheduled last year, Sidmouth Skatepark Jam is back this June featuring music, demos, competitions and prizes all day long. The event kicks off on 25 th June from midday until 4pm at Sidmouth Skatepark at Manstone Recreation Ground. This year’s event has a host of celebrated riders and…

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Great picnic spots in Sidmouth

As National Picnic Week falls in June, we thought we’d recommend some local picnic spots, so you too can get involved! Just remember, to take your litter with you when you leave, so we can maintain the beauty of East Devon. The Byes Located between the Toll House in Sidmouth and the village of…

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Enjoy the sun in these local gardens

If you’re visiting Sidmouth, likely you’ll be interested in visiting the beach and indulging in some retail therapy before you grab something to eat, but while you’re in town, why not explore some of the beautiful parks and gardens that are on offer in and around Sidmouth? There are some amazing…

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Bike Week is almost here

Bike Week is almost here, so we thought we would take a moment to talk about some of our favourite cycle routes in and around Sidmouth. Bike Week falls on 6 th June this year, running through to the 12 th June and is the perfect excuse to get out and about and enjoy the outdoors. According to the…

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Sidmouth Sea Fest - let the festival season commence!

Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub, producers of Sidmouth’s first festival of the year, are gearing up for Sea Fest on Saturday 21st May. Sea Fest starts with a Friday Night Fundraiser on Friday 20 th May in the Main Marquee on the Ham, Sidmouth The Friday evening event with live bands, DJs and bar with…

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Explore using East Devon’s newest trail this summer

If you’re visiting East Devon this summer, make sure to set some time aside to explore the region’s newest trail, perfect for walking, rambling and cycling, all while getting the chance to see East Devon at its wildest. The East Devon Trail is a new long-distance and multi-surface route that starts…

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The best places to go shopping in Sidmouth

While the beach, the dramatic cliffs and the beautiful countryside are all reasons to come to Sidmouth, there is something else equally as charming to enjoy and that is the high street. Sidmouth is home to over 60 independent businesses, the majority of which are local shops, committed to sourcing…

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