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August 2022

Enjoy a summer of plays in Sidmouth10-08-2022
Image: Summer Play Season on Facebook
After having to cancel in 2020 and have a reduced season last year, the Manor Pavilion Theatre in…
Wild swimming in East Devon08-08-2022
When the weather is good, we all want a quick splash but if you’re not near a pool, you don’t have to miss out. East Devon is full of…
Visiting Devon? Here’s how to access medical help if you need it04-08-2022
Each summer, data from our four emergency departments suggests that up to one quarter of patients are visitors to the county…
Are you ready for Sidmouth Airshow? 02-08-2022
Sidmouth Airshow has been a part of the town’s social calendar since the 1960s and continues to wow audiences today, with the next show…

July 2022

Get a whole new view of the Jurassic Coast22-07-2022
This summer why not challenge yourself and learn a new skill by exploring the Jurassic Coast from the waves? Whether you’re a novice or a…
Seaton beach made more accessible20-07-2022
A track has been built on Seaton Beach to allow wheelchair and mobility scooter users to more easily access the water.
The project was delivered…
Are you ready for the Sidmouth Folk Festival? 15-07-2022
Sidmouth Folk Festival returns on 29th July and runs through to 5th August and if you aren’t excited yet, here is everything we know about…
Sidmouth Airshow: Appeal for volunteer collectors and team line-up confirmed.14-07-2022
Sidmouth Town Council has confirmed the line-up for the hugely popular Sidmouth Airshow which will return on on Friday 26 August 2022 as part of…
High energy dance party hub makes an exciting return to The Sidmouth Folk Festival 202207-07-2022
This year’s Sidmouth Folk Festival promises to be the best song and dance party in the West theis summer, with the first full-on live event…
Jazz Fest a success07-07-2022
Sidmouth’s Jazz and Blues Festival which was held for the first time earlier this summer has been hailed as a success with organisers promising…
Sidmouth Air show: Resident Survey Reported06-07-2022
Sidmouth Air Show, featuring the Red Arrows, returned to Sidmouth by popular demand in 2015, having been part of Sidmouth’s calendar of…
The joys of camping04-07-2022
While for some of us the idea of sleeping under canvas on the hard earth and having a quick wash in cold water sounds like hell, for others, it…
Family-friendly things to do this summer in Sidmouth03-07-2022
Are you bringing the family to Sidmouth over the next couple of months? If so, here are some suggestions of things to do while you in town.…

June 2022

Enjoy a summer of fun at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary28-06-2022
Have a summer of adventure at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary this school holiday with their two new activities. Open now is the sanctuary’s new…
Summer holiday club: two weeks of outdoor fun22-06-2022
Seaton Wetlands' holiday club for children is now open for bookings. It runs for two weeks from Monday 1st August until Friday 5th August,…
Coast meets Country Collaborative Tourism Funding Success21-06-2022
Five East Devon towns will be working together more closely to promote resilient and sustainable tourism across the region. This initiative, which…
Sidmouth Literary Festival shelved for June20-06-2022
Organisers of Sidmouth Literary Festival have confirmed that this year’s event will not take place citing the effect of the upcoming rail…
Look out for Sidmouth’s secret garden…20-06-2022
Image: Paul Fealey
Sidmouth’s very own secret garden is a step closer to being restored after 12 volunteers from the Friends of Glen…
Celebrate National Cream Tea Day in Sidmouth17-06-2022
As Sidmouth is located within the county of Devon and Devon is famous for the traditional cream tea, this is the best place to be this June as…
See local art at East Devon Art Academy’s end of year show16-06-2022
Don’t miss out on your chance to see the work of local artists at this year’s End of Year Exhibition hosted by the East Devon Art…
Sidmouth Air show and Red Arrows: What do you think?15-06-2022
Sidmouth Air Show, featuring the Red Arrows, returned to Sidmouth by popular demand in 2015, having been part of Sidmouth’s calendar of…
Oakdown welcome new life saving equipment14-06-2022
The team at Oakdown Holiday Park on the outskirts of Sidmouth are pleased to announce that they have recently installed a new defibrillator…
It’s official! Sidmouth is one of the UK’s best staycation destinations!10-06-2022
Research undertaken by HomeToGo has found that Sidmouth is in the top five trending holiday destinations in the UK, after the town had a 203%…
Skatepark Jam is back07-06-2022
After being rescheduled last year, Sidmouth Skatepark Jam is back this June featuring music, demos, competitions and prizes all day long.
The…
Enjoy the sun in these local gardens06-06-2022
If you’re visiting Sidmouth, likely you’ll be interested in visiting the beach and indulging in some retail therapy before you grab…
Lifeguards returning to Sidmouth beach06-06-2022
Lifeguards will be patrolling Sidmouth beach again this summer. From half term onwards, lifeguards will be at the beach every weekend until the…
Great picnic spots in Sidmouth06-06-2022
As National Picnic Week falls in June, we thought we’d recommend some local picnic spots, so you too can get involved! Just remember, to…

May 2022

Happy Devon Day!27-05-2022
While we might be in the midst of celebrating the Queen’s jubilee, there is another equally important celebration taking place –…
Bike Week is almost here 23-05-2022
Bike Week is almost here, so we thought we would take a moment to talk about some of our favourite cycle routes in and around Sidmouth.
Bike…
Star studded international line-up announced for Budleigh Music Festival 202217-05-2022
Image: Castalian Quartet 12 credit Kaupo Kikkas
8 – 16 July…
New Team at Sidmouth Town Council17-05-2022
Photo: Councillor Chris Lockyear, Chair of Council and Councillor Hilary Nelson, Vice Chair of Council.
Sidmouth Town Council held its…
Visit an award-winning beach this summer13-05-2022
It’s official, Sidmouth Town Beach has won another prestigious Blue Flag Award for its Town Beach, an award that highlights the safety and…
Sidmouth Sea Fest - let the festival season commence!10-05-2022
Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub, producers of Sidmouth’s first festival of the year, are gearing up for Sea Fest on Saturday 21st May…
Explore using East Devon’s newest trail this summer06-05-2022
Photo from eastdevontrail on Instagram
If you’re visiting East Devon this summer, make sure to set some time aside to explore the…
Join the Sidmouth Town Band for their summer season of concerts04-05-2022
Sidmouth Town Band are returning to the Connaught Gardens Band Stand for another season of summer concerts every Sunday evening from 29th May…

April 2022

Celebrate World Donkey Day in Sidmouth29-04-2022
Image: Donkey Sanctuary
Did you know that 8th May is World Donkey Day? Well now you know and as Sidmouth is home to the Donkey Sanctuary, it is…
Jurassic Coast named as UK’s best roadtrip destination28-04-2022
The Jurassic Coast has recently been named as the UK’s best road trip destination, if you fancy taking on the route, then make sure to book…
What to look forward to this summer27-04-2022
Whether you’ve already booked to come to Sidmouth this summer or you’re in the planning stages for your trip, you will need to make…
National Fish and Chip Day returns this May22-04-2022
On Friday 27th May, a week before the nation prepares for a special four day Bank Holiday to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the country…
The best places to go shopping in Sidmouth22-04-2022
While the beach, the dramatic cliffs and the beautiful countryside are all reasons to come to Sidmouth, there is something else equally as…
Sidmouth Airshow returns for 2022!20-04-2022
Sidmouth Town Council has today announced that the hugely popular Sidmouth Airshow will return in 2022 on Friday 26 August.
Headlining the…
Enjoy a dog friendly break in Sidmouth13-04-2022
With the abundance of countryside and all the walking opportunities in and around Sidmouth, it is the perfect place to spend National Pet Month…
5 easy to reach places from Sidmouth08-04-2022
If you’re planning a trip to Sidmouth for a few days, you might be wanting to explore a little more of East Devon, especially if…

March 2022

Things to do in Sidmouth this Easter24-03-2022
When it comes to unforgettable trips to the seaside, there are fewer places better than Sidmouth and what better time of year to visit than…
Exmouth Festival needs you22-03-2022
Exmouth Festival is back from 2-5 June 2022, and it needs your help! This will be the 26th year of the much-loved community event, and they will…
See the first glimpse of spring with these walks17-03-2022
With its abundance of beautiful countryside, East Devon is the perfect place to see the seasons change. Sidmouth is one of the best places to be…
Are you ready for English Tourism Week16-03-2022
English Tourism Week is back for 2022 and kicks off on 18th March! The annual campaign celebrates the diverse and vibrant tourism industry across…
Explore the Jurassic Coast walk this spring14-03-2022
Image: Michael Ginsberg
If you’re in Sidmouth over the spring months, no doubt you’ll want a chance to blow away the cobwebs that…
Sidmouth Sea Fest 2022 Friday Fundraising Party Night11-03-2022
Join the team at the Sidmouth SeaFest Fundraising Party event this May.
The line up will include:
Suntou Susso a…
2022 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival10-03-2022
Image: Joe Stilgoe
Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival will take place from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June at various locations…