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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Still plenty to look forward to in Sidmouth

Summer may be coming to a close but festival season certainly isn’t – not here in Sidmouth anyway! With the Walking Festival and the Science Festival to look forward to, there is still plenty of fun to be had in Sidmouth this autumn. Coming up on 16 th September and running until 22 nd September is…

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Fun for all the family in Sidmouth this summer

The Jurassic Coast is a wonderful place to visit all year around, but in the summer months when you can see the sun reflecting off those iconic cliffs and have all the fun and games of the summer, like the folk festival and the regatta to look forward to, it really is the place to be. If you’re…

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Regatta and Airshow Line up 2023

Sidmouth Town Council has confirmed further details ahead of the Annual Regatta Weekend and Air Show on Friday 25 August, including the provision of additional car parking and a reminder to water users of an Air Display Water Safety Zone in force during the show. The Airshow commences at 5.00pm and…

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Enjoy some retail therapy in Sidmouth

Sidmouth is a great place to be in the summer, not only do you have the Folk Festival and the Regatta Airshow coming up this month but it is also a great place to spend the holidays. Sidmouth has long been a popular seaside resort but it is also a wonderful place to do a little retail therapy. With…

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Are you ready for Sidmouth Folk Festival?

Sidmouth Folk Festival is back from 4 th -11 th August with another week of fun and games planned for the whole town. If you’re coming to Sidmouth for the festival, here are the latest updates to help you get ready for the party of the year! Sidmouth Folk Festival has been running since 1955 and is…

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Beaches to explore near Sidmouth

Being part of the glorious Jurassic Coast means there are plenty of opportunities to spend time breathing in the sea air and enjoying all the fun that comes with being at a seaside town while in Sidmouth. Did you know though, that there is more than just the town beach to explore while here? Here…

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East Devon parks awarded Green Flag Status

Four parks and gardens across East Devon have been awarded Green Flag status. The parks are four of just 29 to be awarded across Devon. Green Flags are awarded to areas that have a high standard of quality and cleanliness, the award scheme is run by charity Keep Britain Tidy and each park or open…

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Shots of East Devon to get you excited for summer

The summer is here, so to inspire you to head to East Devon over the next few months, here are some of our favourite summery shots of the region. As much as we love the sun, the sea and the sand, there is plenty more to do in Sidmouth over the summer, like spending some time exploring the bustling…

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Sidmouth Regatta Airshow: Urgent appeal for collectors

Sidmouth Town Council earlier this year confirmed the exciting line-up for the hugely popular annual Sidmouth Regatta Airshow which this year returns on Friday 25 August 2023 as part of the Regatta weekend. Organisers are now appealing for volunteers, collectors and to help collect towards the show…

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