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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Sidmouth Sea Fest - let the festival season commence!

Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub, producers of Sidmouth’s first festival of the year, are gearing up for Sea Fest on Saturday 21st May. Sea Fest starts with a Friday Night Fundraiser on Friday 20 th May in the Main Marquee on the Ham, Sidmouth The Friday evening event with live bands, DJs and bar with…

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Explore using East Devon’s newest trail this summer

If you’re visiting East Devon this summer, make sure to set some time aside to explore the region’s newest trail, perfect for walking, rambling and cycling, all while getting the chance to see East Devon at its wildest. The East Devon Trail is a new long-distance and multi-surface route that starts…

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The best places to go shopping in Sidmouth

While the beach, the dramatic cliffs and the beautiful countryside are all reasons to come to Sidmouth, there is something else equally as charming to enjoy and that is the high street. Sidmouth is home to over 60 independent businesses, the majority of which are local shops, committed to sourcing…

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5 easy to reach places from Sidmouth

If you’re planning a trip to Sidmouth for a few days, you might be wanting to explore a little more of East Devon, especially if you’re not from the area or you’ve never been before. East Devon is a beautiful part of the county, with the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, picturesque towns and…

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Things to do in Sidmouth this Easter

When it comes to unforgettable trips to the seaside, there are fewer places better than Sidmouth and what better time of year to visit than Easter when everyone is gearing up for the busy summer months? There are a host of activities and attractions to fill your days when in Sidmouth this Easter…

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See the first glimpse of spring with these walks

With its abundance of beautiful countryside, East Devon is the perfect place to see the seasons change. Sidmouth is one of the best places to be if you love spring flowers, especially when the millions of daffodils start flowering above the coast. If you want to know the best places to catch some…

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Explore the Jurassic Coast walk this spring

If you’re in Sidmouth over the spring months, no doubt you’ll want a chance to blow away the cobwebs that have formed over winter and get out and about as the weather warms up and the plants start to come back to life. One way to do this is by exploring the Jurassic Coast Path, which forms part of…

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Sidmouth Sea Fest 2022 Friday Fundraising Party Night

Join the team at the Sidmouth SeaFest Fundraising Party event this May. The line up will include: Suntou Susso a multi-instrumentalist: Kora player, percussionist, singer and composer from The Gambia. Samantics is a next generation one man band. Using a loop-station and a sh*t load of instruments…

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