Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

At Bicton you can enjoy over 60 acres of beautiful gardens with their soft sweeping lawns, elegant…

Children's Activities at Bicton Park

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Stuart Line Cruises

Voted ‘Best Small Attraction in Devon’, Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run…

Watersports

If you’re coming to the coast, chances are it’s because you want to spend as much time near the water as possible and if that’s true, you’ve come to the right place as Sidmouth, like most of the Jurassic Coast has plenty of water based activities on offer.

Sailing and boating

Not surprisingly for a town that has an annual regatta, sailing and boating are two important parts of Sidmouth’s history. The town’s maritime heritage ranges from the locals heading out on small fishing boats for food to eat and sell in the region’s many local markets to being the home of people like Commander John Carslake, Nelson’s midshipman on the HMS Victory, which headed into the Battle of Trafalgar.

Walking along the seafront, you’ll spot a number of small fishing boats and further out on the horizon, pleasure cruises. There are a number of organisations offering boat trips around the Jurassic Coast both to and from Sidmouth, you can find out more information at the Tourist Information Centre.

Boats for fishing and leisure leave from Sidmouth’s Port Royal Marina, an idea that has been in development since the 1800s. Back when the town was a Regency resort, there were plans to create a harbour at Sidmouth and work actually began to start building one, however the plan was abandoned and then picked up again in the 2000s when plans were submitted for the Port Royal Marina. This can be found at the end of Sidmouth Esplanade and offers mooring booths for boat owners and hirers as well as being an ideal place for boat launches.

Sidmouth Sailing Club is a family run sailing club with a full programme of training and races taking place throughout the year. You’ll find them at the top of the Lyme Bay and both the club and the clubhouse are open to the public during events including the Sidmouth Regatta which they organise.

The Sidmouth Sailing Regatta takes place every year over the August bank holiday and sees some of the region’s best sailors putting their skills to the test. This hugely popular event brings competitors and spectators from all across the south west and a number of events, workshops and other activities are put on throughout the duration of the race. Don’t forget to wait for the end for the annual fire work display!

Watersports in Sidmouth

Sidmouth’s iconic position beneath the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast and views across the Lyme Bay make it the perfect place for anyone wanting a scenic trip out on the waves. During the summer months, you can find concession stands offering equipment hire for a variety of vessels including kayaks, body boards, paddle boards and more.

For those of you who want to give it a go, this is the perfect place to give it a try. The equipment hire companies are run by experienced surfers, kayakers and members of the Sidmouth Life Boat crew who are more than happy to talk you through the techniques and to make sure you have the right equipment for your age and ability. They even offer tuition, so there is no excuse not to give it a go! Not only is it a great way to have a solo adventure, there are also opportunities for the whole family to get involved, so make sure to seek them out along the sea front.

Want to check to see what the weather is doing before heading out? Take a look at our webcams or check the weather and tide times here.

If watersports aren’t your thing, don’t forget that there are a host of other activities on offer in Sidmouth and the surrounding areas, click here to find out more.

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Leisure & Spa at Victoria Hotel

Sidmouth

Whatever type of leisure activity you love, you are bound to find something to enjoy when you stay with us at Victoria Hotel in Sidmouth. Our hotel has two swimming pools, a…
Stuart Line Cruises

Exmouth

Voted ‘Best Small Attraction in Devon’, Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run passenger boat company, based in the traditional seaside town of Exmouth, in…
The Donkey Sanctuary

Sidmouth

No trip to Devon is complete without visiting The Donkey Sanctuary.
There’s a tranquil corner of the Jurassic Coast near Sidmouth that hundreds of rescue donkeys call…
Bicton Countryside Museum

Budleigh Salterton

There is something uniquely eclectic and informal about the diversity of exhibits that greet visitors to the Bicton Countryside Museum.
Located within the 63 acre (25…
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

Budleigh Salterton

At Bicton you can enjoy over 60 acres of beautiful gardens with their soft sweeping lawns, elegant water features, fragrant English borders and formal gardens, plus a breadth…
Children's Activities at Bicton Park

Budleigh Salterton

At Bicton Park Botanical Gardens there is plenty of indoor and outdoor fun and educational activities for children to enjoy.
Our heated indoor play barn is an all year…
Pecorama

Beer

Pecorama 2020:
We regret to inform you that we have taken the very difficult decision to announce that Pecorama will remain closed to the general public for the whole…
Sidmouth Town Beach

Sidmouth

Sidmouth Beach is a beautiful expanse of sand and shingle beach, clean, accessible, and surrounded by awe inspring cliffs that make the beach feel very secluded. Sidmouth is…
Beer Quarry Caves

Seaton

Beer Quarry Caves has a 2,000-year history of quarrying Beer stone using virtually unchanged methods from Roman times until the last century.
Our guides will take you…
Norman Lockyear Observatory

Sidmouth

The Norman Lockyer Observatory is both a historical observatory and home to an active amateur astronomical society. It is a centre for amateur astronomy, meteorology, radio…
Sidmouth Running Club

Sidmouth

Sidmouth Running Club was founded on the 13th January 2003 and continues to flourish from its headquarters at the Sailing Club situated at the eastern end of the esplanade…
Sidmouth Museum

Sidmouth

Sidmouth Museum offers something for everyone, attracts over 13000 visitors a year and thrives on support from both tourists and the local community.
Otter Estuary Nature Reserve

EAST DEVON

This compact and accessible estuary supports a particularly well developed saltmarsh flora that includes such characteristic plants as glasswort, sea puslane, and sea…
Sidmouth Leisure Centre

Sidmouth

Choice is a good thing – and you’re spoilt for it at Sidmouth Leisure Centre.
Step inside our facilities and you will see that we really do have something for all ages,…
Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum

Sidmouth

A unique collection of vintage and modern toys and models for all the family to enjoy. The collection includes an 00 gauge model railway, an indoor model village, Steiff…
Sidmouth Museum

Sidmouth

Sidmouth Museum offers something for everyone, attracts over 13000 visitors a year and thrives on support from both tourists and the local community.
East Devon Petanque Club

Sidmouth

We offer a friendly welcome to everyone who wants to join us.
The French game of pétanque, or boules as it is sometimes known, is a great game for people of all…
Otterton Mill

Budleigh Salterton

"One of the best places in Britain for afternoon tea" - The Sunday Times
Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon's most beautiful coastal valleys, a warm welcome…
Jala Flow Yoga

Sidmouth

Jala Flow Yoga offers a truly dedicated space to practice Yoga for those of all experience, knowledge and interests.
Jala Flow Yoga offers a truly dedicated space to…
Sidmouth Rugby Club

Sidmouth

The first reference to rugby being played in Sidmouth appeared in Lethaby’s Journal on 1st January 1864. The club eventually became firmly established in 1884 thanks to the…

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