Wild swimming is quickly becoming a hugely popular activity across the UK, with many people joining clubs or going on organised walks and swims and others just heading to well known rivers, estuaries and other swimming spots to try it out for themselves. In East Devon, there are several great places…
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This year marks the 16 th anniversary of Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, an annual celebration of books, reading and writing which takes place right here in beautiful Budleigh Salterton. Every year, the organisers bring us a packed programme of exciting voices in literature and this year is no…
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Visiting Honiton over the summer months? The town is known as the gateway to the west and is a great spot for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in nature. While you’re here, plan a day out exploring Honiton Bottom Nature Reserve – it’s only a mile from the town centre and is perfect for walks…
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You might think with the last bank holiday until Christmas coming up, that the calendar might start to look a little bare, but you’d be wrong! There are still plenty of activities and events to enjoy in and around Sidmouth! September Sidbury Fair On the outskirts of Sidmouth is the village of…
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Sidmouth School of Art welcomed Artist Photographer in Residence JJ Waller to the town during the annual Folk Festival for a very special collaboration in association with the festival, “Your Town My Town”. JJ took to the streets, the beach, and all of the folk festival venues to capture the town…
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One thing we love to do in the summer, whatever the weather, is spend some time at the beach and luckily, East Devon has a host of beaches to explore, including the one right here in Seaton. Whether you want to explore the Jurassic Coast, go hunting for fossils or just find somewhere to relax, here…
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East Devon is one of the county’s most beautiful areas, so if you happen to be here in the summer months, make sure to spend some time exploring the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), which covers most of the coastline between Exmouth and Lyme Regis. Some towns even fall within the East Devon…
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In an amazing show of collaboration, 32 colourful flags made by community groups in and around Sidmouth are now flying high over the high street and Fore Street and will be on display until September, so everyone can enjoy them over the summer. The Festival of Flags, led by Sidmouth School of Art in…
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Want to cool off with a dip in the sea or challenge the waves with some watersports? The Jurassic Coast is a great place to do both! With a host of beaches, including the one in Budleigh, there are plenty of places to indulge in swimming, watersports and everything in between. Plus, getting out on…
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Did you know that Sidmouth is home to over 60 independent businesses? That’s why it is a great place to pick up gifts or to grab yourself a treat this summer. When you think of Sidmouth, likely your mind goes straight to beautiful Regency buildings, red cliffs and seaside holidays but that’s not all…
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