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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Suggestions for a fun half term break in Sidmouth

Whether you’re visiting Sidmouth for a day trip or planning to stay a little longer during half term, there are lots of things to see and do, covering a wide range of budgets and activities. Here are some of our favourite things to do to help you plan your half term trip. Go rockpooling East Devon…

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4 Budget friendly date ideas in Sidmouth

If you’re doing Valentine’s Day on a budget don’t worry – Sidmouth is full of fun, romantic things to do together that won’t cost the earth. Here are a couple of suggestions to help get you planning. Create something together Have you ever tried doing pottery painting or going on a drawing class…

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Ways to keep warm this winter in Sidmouth

By now we’re sure you’re all looking forward to spring, but if you find yourself in Sidmouth during the end of winter, here are some suggestions of things you can do to keep warm and have a great time. Relax and recharge As the winter comes to an end, why not use the time to recharge ready for the…

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Rainy day activities in Sidmouth

While Devon is one of the warmest places in the UK, that doesn’t always mean that we see sunshine, but a bit of rain doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy your trip to Sidmouth. Here are a couple of suggestions of how you can enjoy yourself and avoid a deluge, all without confining yourself to your…

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Romantic things to do this Valentine's in Sidmouth

There are fewer things more romantic than taking a stroll along the seafront, seeing the sun rise and set with the backdrop of majestic cliffs and enjoying fish and chips. If that sounds like the ideal Valentine’s Day for you and your partner, book yourself a romantic break in Sidmouth! Here are a…

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What to look forward to in 2022

There’s loads to see and do all year around in Sidmouth and we’ve already got some of our favourite events in our diaries ready for the new year! Here are some of our favourite annual events that we’re already looking forward to. Sidmouth Science Festival Every year this year just gets bigger and…

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Some of our favourite dog walking spots in Sidmouth

With an abundance of pet friendly accommodation and plenty of local people with dogs of their own, finding the perfect place to go for a walk with your furry friend is a must. So you’re prepared for your visit to town this year, here are some of our favourite places to go on dog walks. Peak Hill For…

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Reasons to visit Sidmouth in 2022

If you’re looking for somewhere new (or an old favourite) to visit in the coming year, here are five reasons why you should definitely come to Sidmouth! The nostalgia We haven’t really had much of a chance to enjoy the past two years with the pandemic, which might make you feel a bit horrified that…

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Five of our favourite photos of summer in Sidmouth

Over the past few years, we’ve really loved seeing all your photos on Instagram, so we thought we’d highlight a couple of our favourites from the summer and share them with you. Firstly, this incredible shot of the Red Arrows over Sidmouth as part of the Sidmouth Air Show by Kyle Baker. You can see…

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