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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Rescued bear cubs arrive at forever home in Devon

Orphaned bear cubs bid farewell to the Kent coast as they take the final leg of their extraordinary journey to their “forever home” in Devon · Eurasian brown bear cubs Mish and Lucy will be the first ever bears to live at Wildwood Escot · Visitors will be given a unique opportunity to get exclusive…

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Bluebell Week a resounding success

This spring, East Devon Council ran their first ever Bluebell Week, encouraging everyone to get out and about and enjoy the spring flowers around East Devon. During Bluebell Week, they ran 11 events, including successful guided walks of the region's nature reserves and family spring crafts at Seaton…

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National Bike Week in Sidmouth

Did you know that National Bike Week falls between 30 th May and 5 th June? It’s an annual celebration run by Cycling UK to encourage people to get out on their bikes and enjoy the many cycle routes the UK has to offer. The 2021 event will run alongside the World’s Biggest Bike Ride and a 7 Days of…

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Wild summer of fun awaits at Wildwood Escot

Following a roaring reopening the popular wildlife park near Ottery St Mary is set for a really wild summer of fun. British wildlife conservation charity and park, Wildwood Escot, is preparing for a summer of fun starting from May half term after a phenomenal reopening. More than 3,000 people…

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Sidmouth Air Show returns!

Sidmouth Town Council has today announced that the world famous RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows will return to the town’s skies at the Sidmouth Airshow on Friday 27 th August 2021. They will also be joined by an RAF Dakota of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Details regarding timings and…

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A-Z of Sidmouth

Sidmouth is a wonderful place and here is our A-Z guide of all the things you can see and do while in the town! A – Arboretum Did you know Sidmouth is home to the UK’s civic arboretum? The arboretum covers all the land maintained by Sidmouth Town Council B – Blue Plaques Follow the Blue Plaque…

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Scaled down Folk Festival for 2021

Sidmouth Folk Festival will be returning to the town for 2021, but in a smaller format than usual, with a bigger celebration planned for 2022. Organisers of the famous festival has said that they want to put on a week of music, dance and entertainment this summer, known as a A Celebration of…

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The donkeys are ready to welcome you back!

Sidmouth’s donkeys are getting excited as their reopening date draws nearer. The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth plans to reopen to the public on Monday, 17 th May, visitors can expect a return of the sanctuary’s usual high quality visitor experience, just with a few Covid-19 measures in place to keep…

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Great places for picnics in Sidmouth

As the weather starts getting better and restrictions begin being lifted, here’s our top suggestions for great places for a picnic in Sidmouth. Just remember, Sidmouth’s beauty is only maintained by everyone doing their bit, so make sure to take your litter with you when you leave! For those of you…

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