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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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Things to do in East Devon this winter

Visiting East Devon over the winter months? While you might think the summer months are the time to visit, there’s still plenty to do at this time of year. Not only are there a host of Christmas and New Year breaks on offer at the region’s hotels to tempt you, but also late night shopping…

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Great dog walking spots around East Devon

We all know a dog is for life and not just for Christmas, but if you happen to be in the area around Christmas with your dog, here are a couple of great places to head for a walk in and around Sidmouth. Did you know that Sidmouth is one of the most dog friendly places to visit in East Devon? Well it…

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Follow the snowman trail at Seaton Wetlands

The whole family can have fun at Seaton Wetlands over the Christmas period. During the school holidays, there will be 12 wooden snowmen, like the ones above, hiding around the reserve. Seaton Wetlands is made up of four main sites: Seaton Marshes, Black Hole Marsh, Colyford Common and Stafford…

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5 Reasons to visit Sidmouth this Christmas break

We think Sidmouth is beautiful all year round, but there is something very special about the place at Christmas. There are plenty of reasons why we think you should visit over the Christmas break, but here are five to inspire you to make the trip. The high street There is just something about the…

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Christmas markets in East Devon

Want to pick up some gifts or maybe you just want to smell the mince pies and grab a mulled wine? Whether you’re shopping or not, Christmas markets are a great way to feel festive and get into the spirit, so take a look at what is planned across East Devon here. 24 th November 3pm – 8pm Bumble and…

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Support local this Christmas

Image: Sarah Hall Everyone is feeling the pinch this year and you might be planning a more scaled down Christmas celebration, but that doesn’t mean you can’t support local businesses or sacrifice giving your loved ones gifts you think they’ll cherish. You can find a whole host of interesting gifts…

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Great winter walks in East Devon

Image: Paul Clayden Just because the year is coming to a close doesn’t mean that the adventures need to! There are still plenty of great things to enjoy across East Devon at this time of year – being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty lasts an eternity after all! With everyone counting the…

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Reasons to come to Sidmouth this autumn

Summer might nearly be over but that doesn’t mean that your visits to Sidmouth need to be! There are loads of reasons to come to Sidmouth all year around, but we’ve narrowed it down to the following, just in case you needed some encouragement to visit us this autumn. The beaches Sidmouth is home to…

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Great autumn walks in and around Sidmouth

Sidmouth and the wider East Devon area are some of the best places to visit in the autumn months, with the UK’s only civic arboretum and a host of beautiful walks, this is the perfect place to enjoy the changing of the seasons. Here you can enjoy the golden colours of the trees, the dramatic…

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What’s on in East Devon this half term

If you’re heading to Sidmouth for a half term break this October, you’ll find lots to entertain you. From film screenings at the Radway to days at the town museums, the abundance of open space to explore and the nearby local attractions, there is plenty to keep the whole family occupied. Here are…

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