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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Are you ready for the Sidmouth Folk Festival?

Sidmouth Folk Festival returns on 29 th July and runs through to 5 th August and if you aren’t excited yet, here is everything we know about this year’s festival so far to get you in the festival spirit! For the uninitiated, the Sidmouth Folk Festival is a week long celebration of folk music in all…

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Sidmouth Air show: Resident Survey Reported

Sidmouth Air Show, featuring the Red Arrows, returned to Sidmouth by popular demand in 2015, having been part of Sidmouth’s calendar of events from the 1960s through to the early 2000s. As part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring that town events enjoy community involvement and support, Sidmouth…

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Family-friendly things to do this summer in Sidmouth

Are you bringing the family to Sidmouth over the next couple of months? If so, here are some suggestions of things to do while you in town. Sidmouth might be small, but it is mighty, there are plenty of events, activities and attractions to keep you entertained, no matter what your age! Come to one…

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Enjoy a summer of fun at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary

Have a summer of adventure at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary this school holiday with their two new activities. Open now is the sanctuary’s new play area, while an activity trail, which highlights all the work that goes into rehoming the resident donkeys, will launch in July. Located near the Kitchen…

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Skatepark Jam is back

After being rescheduled last year, Sidmouth Skatepark Jam is back this June featuring music, demos, competitions and prizes all day long. The event kicks off on 25 th June from midday until 4pm at Sidmouth Skatepark at Manstone Recreation Ground. This year’s event has a host of celebrated riders and…

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Great picnic spots in Sidmouth

As National Picnic Week falls in June, we thought we’d recommend some local picnic spots, so you too can get involved! Just remember, to take your litter with you when you leave, so we can maintain the beauty of East Devon. The Byes Located between the Toll House in Sidmouth and the village of…

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Enjoy the sun in these local gardens

If you’re visiting Sidmouth, likely you’ll be interested in visiting the beach and indulging in some retail therapy before you grab something to eat, but while you’re in town, why not explore some of the beautiful parks and gardens that are on offer in and around Sidmouth? There are some amazing…

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Bike Week is almost here

Bike Week is almost here, so we thought we would take a moment to talk about some of our favourite cycle routes in and around Sidmouth. Bike Week falls on 6 th June this year, running through to the 12 th June and is the perfect excuse to get out and about and enjoy the outdoors. According to the…

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