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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Great walking routes for seeing the changing seasons

If you want to get a real taste of spring while visiting Seaton over the next few months, here are our suggestions for great spring walking routes. Please be aware that these are all moderate to challenging walks, you can find alternative walks here. Route 1 Seaton to Lyme Regis This route is quite…

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Top places to take photos in Sidmouth

If you’re following us on Instagram (and if not, why not!) you’ll know that Sidmouth is an incredibly picturesque place – with the beaches, the iconic red cliffs and the surrounding countryside – there’s plenty to inspire you here. To help you fill up your Instagram grids or to fill any empty frames…

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Get ready for Sidmouth Sea Fest 2024!

Sidmouth Sea Fest returns on 18 th May at The Ham, Sidmouth from 10am to 10.30pm, giving the whole community the chance to celebrate, protect the ocean and SEAS THE DAY with this year’s message about coming together to share, celebrate and nurture the area that we call home! Local groups, artists…

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Spring walks in Honiton

Heading to East Devon this spring? Make sure to see the best of the season with these spring walks around Honiton – perfect for getting to spot those incredible spring flowers which are starting to spring up everywhere. Whether you’re looking to head out now to find daffodils and snow drops, or you…

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Reasons to visit Seaton this spring

With a lovely pebble beach and iconic scenery thanks to being along the Jurassic Coast, Seaton is a charming place to visit all year around, but here are our top reasons for visiting this Spring. The beach and esplanade We don’t know about you, but there are fewer things in life more pleasant…

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Easter events across East Devon

With acres of countryside, a host of beautiful beaches and the iconic Jurassic Coast, there’s plenty to keep you entertained in East Devon this Easter. Whether you’re visiting for the bank holiday weekend or for the Easter holidays, here are some suggestions for keeping the whole family occupied…

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Create your own museum exhibits in Sidmouth this Easter

Sidmouth School of Art is hosting a series of one day workshops at Kennaway House from 9 th – 11 th April. The workshops will allow members of the public to create and curate a One Day Museum event, which will take place on 13 th April. The workshops are free to attend and are open to everybody to take…

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Mother’s Day in Sidmouth

When it comes to finding somewhere special to take the mother figures in your life this Mother’s Day – look no further than Sidmouth. Not only is it picturesque and full of cute corners and beautiful views but there are plenty of things to do to keep you amused, whatever the weather. If you’re…

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Where to enjoy nature in East Devon

February is here already which means that it will be spring in no time! If you want to see the seasons change while exploring Honiton and the wider East Devon area, here are some suggestions to help you spy the first inklings of spring, the changing plantlife and even the new birds, lambs and…

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Meet the residents | Ottery’s beavers

Did you know that the River Otter is one of the only places in the UK with wild, free ranging beavers? At one time, beavers were pretty widespread across the UK, but around 500 years ago, they were hunted into extinction, with sightings being incredibly rare and any beavers spotted, being traced…

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