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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Exmouth Festival needs you

Exmouth Festival is back from 2-5 June 2022, and it needs your help! This will be the 26th year of the much-loved community event, and they will shortly be announcing a jam-packed line up to keep Exmouth entertained over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend. Now in its 26 th year, the festival remains…

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2022 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival

Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival will take place from Thursday 2 nd to Sunday 5 th June at various locations within the town and tickets go on sale on Friday 11 th March at 10.00am Headline afternoon and evening ticketed concerts are taking place in the stunning and atmospheric setting of…

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Sidmouth Christmas Lights Switch On

Sidmouth’s annual Christmas Lights switch on returns this year on 20 November. Once again, Sidmouth Town Council is providing the festive display along the streets. The grand switch on this year will be performed by Di Fuller of Sid Valley Help, winner of the Sustainable Sidmouth Champions Awards…

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Exmouth’s Winter Festival; live music, lanterns and light

On Saturday 4 th December there will be carol singing, live music, walk-about performers and the annual children’s lantern parade to celebrate the start of the festive season. This free, family-friendly mini-festival hopes to welcome the community back together with warmth and light to celebrate the…

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Tar Barrels return for 2021

One of east Devon’s most popular events – the Tar Barrel Rolling in Ottery St Mary is back for 2021 after having to be cancelled due to the pandemic last year. 2020’s was one of the only events to be cancelled in this festival’s decades long history, so make sure to add the 5 th November to your…

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Get these dates in your diaries!

If you’re planning a trip to Sidmouth for October half term and beyond, there is plenty to get excited about from Christmas events to Halloween fun. Don’t miss out, get these dates in your diary now! Image: Donkey Sanctuary In October half term, the Donkey Sanctuary is hosting An Adorably Curious…

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Theatre Return for Band

Sidmouth Town Band are back at the Manor Pavilion Theatre on Saturday 16 October after completing a highly successful though shorter summer season at the Connaught Gardens. The award winning band returns to the theatre stage for a highly anticipated full concert of favourites and new music aplenty…

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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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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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