Visit Sidmouth Blog

Welcome to the Visit Sidmouth blog! 

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 at Visit Budleigh Salterton, Visit Seaton, Visit Ottery St Mary and Visit Honiton. 

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Where to see Ottery’s heritage

If you’re a history buff, you’ll love spending time in East Devon – aside from the Jurassic Coast itself which dates back millions of years, there are also Iron Age forts, Roman roads and a host of other interesting figures and stories. There has been a settlement at Ottery St Mary for centuries…

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Top things to do in Honiton and East Devon

With the abundance of countryside surrounding it, Honiton is a great place to visit in the Spring. You’ll be able to watch the new lambs, hear the birds singing and even see the spring flowers by exploring the Blackdown Hills and the surrounding countryside. If you’re planning to spend some time in…

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Great picnic spots in and around Sidmouth

As spring starts to take hold and the weather (hopefully!) starts to feel a little warmer, why not head outside and enjoy the spring flowers, the sound of bird song and the sight of frolicking lambs by dining al fresco? Sidmouth is a wonderful place to head with a picnic, there are incredible views…

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Great walking routes for seeing the changing seasons

If you want to get a real taste of spring while visiting Seaton over the next few months, here are our suggestions for great spring walking routes. Please be aware that these are all moderate to challenging walks, you can find alternative walks here. Route 1 Seaton to Lyme Regis This route is quite…

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Top places to take photos in Sidmouth

If you’re following us on Instagram (and if not, why not!) you’ll know that Sidmouth is an incredibly picturesque place – with the beaches, the iconic red cliffs and the surrounding countryside – there’s plenty to inspire you here. To help you fill up your Instagram grids or to fill any empty frames…

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Get ready for Sidmouth Sea Fest 2024!

Sidmouth Sea Fest returns on 18 th May at The Ham, Sidmouth from 10am to 10.30pm, giving the whole community the chance to celebrate, protect the ocean and SEAS THE DAY with this year’s message about coming together to share, celebrate and nurture the area that we call home! Local groups, artists…

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Spring walks in Honiton

Heading to East Devon this spring? Make sure to see the best of the season with these spring walks around Honiton – perfect for getting to spot those incredible spring flowers which are starting to spring up everywhere. Whether you’re looking to head out now to find daffodils and snow drops, or you…

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Reasons to visit Seaton this spring

With a lovely pebble beach and iconic scenery thanks to being along the Jurassic Coast, Seaton is a charming place to visit all year around, but here are our top reasons for visiting this Spring. The beach and esplanade We don’t know about you, but there are fewer things in life more pleasant…

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