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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Sidmouth Science Festival returns

The Science Festival is back for 2021, taking place from 8 th October until 17 th October. It is hoped that organisers can put on as normal a festival as possible, returning to in person events after having to take the festival online last year. A number of events and workshops will be taking place…

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Thelma Hulbert Gallery: New Art History talks prove popular

The first in THG’s series of talks this week was well received by art lovers. Join them at the Honiton gallery next week for a fascinating insight into UK landscape painting from past to present: 15 September, 10.00– 12.00 : Landscape tradition Explore Gainsborough’s ‘Mr and Mrs Andrews’, then…

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Sidmouth airshow a success!

Sidmouth Town Council is delighted to announce the success of the 2021 Sidmouth Airshow which is looking to be a record year for the event’s fundraising, even with monies from various sources, including car parks still being received. The Council wishes to thank residents and visitors for supporting…

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Top ten things to do in Sidmouth

If you’re taking a post summer break or looking forward to the October half term and need some inspiration, look no further than our top ten things to do when in Sidmouth. Explore the Jurassic Coast In Sidmouth we’re blessed with being right on the Jurassic Coast. This UNESCO World Heritage site has…

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Enjoy nine days of fabulous food and drink in East Devon

Taste East Devon is back for 2021, bringing a nine day food and drink festival like no other to the east Devon region. From the 11 th – 19 th September you can join in a series of events across the region where you can enjoy everything from brewery open days to farm visits, seafood tasting experiences…

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Good locations for a day trip from Sidmouth

East Devon is one of the most picturesque and fascinating places in the county, if you’re staying in Sidmouth, you’re perfectly places to explore the beautiful coastline and stunning countryside – so here are a few of our top suggestions for day trips from Sidmouth. Branscombe 19 minutes away…

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Shop until you drop in Sidmouth

While you will be drawn to Sidmouth because of the beautiful Regency buildings, the Jurassic Coast and the abundance of amazing food and drink, there is much more to this small town and it can be found in the high street. If you’re on the hunt for somewhere to exercise your credit card this summer…

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What’s on this summer

If you’re lucky enough to be in Sidmouth this summer and are wondering what to prioritise in your itineraries, here are some highlights taking place in and around the town in August. Sidmouth Airshow Perhaps the most exciting thing taking place in Sidmouth this August is the annual airshow, which…

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