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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Pixie Day is Here!

Did you know that Pixie Day is quickly approaching? This Saturday 24th June, delve into the magical tradition and discover more about our charming town. Ottery St. Mary’s Pixie Day is a unique and captivating event held annually in the town. This delightful tradition celebrates the local folklore…

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Honiton’s Royal Celebration

As the Coronation of King Charles III approaches, Honiton will be celebrating the big day with The Coronation Big Lunch! The event will take place on Sunday 7th May, at Allhallows Playing Fields, where the community has been warmly invited to bring hampers, picnics, tables, chairs and blankets to…

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Celebrate the Coronation in East Devon

With the Coronation fast approaching, here is everything you need to add to your diaries for the big event taking place across East Devon. With its royal connections – it was once the home of Queen Victoria – Sidmouth is going all out with a coronation street party, which is being organised by…

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New exhibition 'Paradise Found' at THG

The newly-opened exhibition at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) features the work of 36 artists walking in the footsteps of the Camden Town Group. For a moment, the Blackdown Hills were the focus for a few avant-garde painters of the Camden Town Group. Their bold Post-Impressionist paintings, dating…

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Red Arrows confirmed for Sidmouth Regatta Airshow 2023

Sidmouth Town Council has today announced that the hugely popular RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, will return to the Sidmouth Regatta Airshow on Friday 25 August to display at one of their favourite locations over the bay at Sidmouth. Headlining the show, the world famous Aerobatic Team will…

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Sidmouth Airshow Build up continues

Sidmouth Town Council has confirmed further details ahead of the Annual Air Show on Friday 27 August, including additional car parking and a reminder to water users of an Air Display Water Safety Zone. The display which commences at around 5.30pm concludes with the world famous Royal Air Force…

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Budleigh Salterton Traditions

Are you ready to fall in love with Budleigh? A hidden treasure, there are plenty of gems to discover. With lots of history behind the town, many traditions have popped up over the years. With plenty of annual events finding their home in Budleigh, we’ve decided to spotlight some of the ones that…

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