Visit Sidmouth Blog

Welcome to the Visit Sidmouth blog! 

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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Celebrate spring with Bluebell Week!

From 26 th April to 2 nd May, you can celebrate the beauty of spring in East Devon with Bluebell Week, a new event launched by Wild East Devon. The event will include exciting online content, a photo competition and a number of bookable events coming in late April and May, once restrictions have…

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Five reasons why east Devon is the best part of Devon

There are loads of reasons we can think of to prove that East Devon and the Jurassic Coastline is the best part of Devon, but if you still need convincing, here are five of our favourite reasons for why east Devon is the best. The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty As the name suggests…

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East Devon’s most instagrammable spots

If you’re anything like us, your Instagram is likely looking a little empty with everything that has happened over 2020 and the start of 2021. While restrictions haven’t lifted just yet, we thought we would share some of our favourite spots around East Devon for taking photos, so that when we’re…

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THG's Creative Cabin Shorts take flight in March

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) announces new artists to feature in their series of online video shorts hoping to engage and inspire until the gallery reopens in May. The CREATIVE CABIN SHORTS series connects to nature and the landscape around us, providing much-needed culture for art lovers in…

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Festive fun planned for Connaught Gardens this Christmas

A new festive event is being planned for families in Sidmouth’s Connaught Gardens this Christmas, providing a lovely way to celebrate Christmas after the quieter events of 2020. Connaught@Christmas is expected to run from 7 th – 12 th December and promises seasonal entertainment with creative light…

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Five things we love about Sidmouth

There are plenty of things to love about Sidmouth and while the national lockdown continues and we’re all stuck at home, we thought we would share five things that we love about the town, so that we can bring a bit of Sidmouth cheer to your day! The Jurassic Coast Sidmouth can be found along the…

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Fun facts about the Jurassic Coast

One of the most iconic things about Sidmouth is the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast – but how well do you know the coastline? Here are some facts about this beautiful section of coastline to help get you through the continuing lockdown measures. Please remember that travel is not permitted at the…

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