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May 2021

Wild summer of fun awaits at Wildwood Escot13-05-2021
Following a roaring reopening the popular wildlife park near Ottery St Mary is set for a really wild summer of fun.
British wildlife…
Sidmouth Air Show returns!12-05-2021
Sidmouth Town Council has today announced that the world famous RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows will return to the town’s skies at the…
A-Z of Sidmouth11-05-2021
Sidmouth is a wonderful place and here is our A-Z guide of all the things you can see and do while in the town!
A – Arboretum
Did…
2021/22 Tourism Awards are live for entry!10-05-2021
The Tourism Awards are now open for entry, with both the Devon Tourism Awards and the South West Tourism Awards both having an extended opening…
Scaled down Folk Festival for 202107-05-2021
Sidmouth Folk Festival will be returning to the town for 2021, but in a smaller format than usual, with a bigger celebration planned for 2022…

April 2021

5 great places for a daytrip from Sidmouth27-04-2021
If you’ve booked to stay in Sidmouth for a few days, you’ll already have a pretty full itinerary, but if you want to explore a few of…
The donkeys are ready to welcome you back!09-04-2021
Sidmouth’s donkeys are getting excited as their reopening date draws nearer. The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth plans to reopen to the public…

March 2021

Great places for picnics in Sidmouth29-03-2021
As the weather starts getting better and restrictions begin being lifted, here’s our top suggestions for great places for a picnic in…
The best places to find spring flowers in and around Sidmouth25-03-2021
If you want to see Spring in bloom, there are plenty of pretty places in and around Sidmouth for you to enjoy the new buds and the spring flowers…
Suggestions for a great self catering stay in Sidmouth25-03-2021
While the UK is still under lockdown, there is some light at the end of the tunnel and self catering properties are starting to be able to open…
Valley of a million bulbs returns to Sidmouth24-03-2021
Image: @photograpy_try_hard on Instagram
Sidmouth is awash with colour as millions of yellow daffodils have bloomed – gaining the…
Catch a glimpse of Sidmouth’s history with new novel Sistersong24-03-2021
Image: Lucy Holland
Local author Lucy Holland’s latest book, an epic historical fantasy based on an old folk song and set in Sidmouth is now…
Celebrate spring with Bluebell Week! 21-03-2021
From 26th April to 2nd May, you can celebrate the beauty of spring in East Devon with Bluebell Week, a new event launched by Wild East Devon…
Spring is in the air as Wildwood Escot prepares to reopen21-03-2021
After more than eight months of lockdown over the last year, Wildwood Escot, the British wildlife conservation charity and family attraction near…
Five reasons why east Devon is the best part of Devon16-03-2021
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…
Red squirrels enjoy the signs of spring at east Devon animal park 08-03-2021
The five resident red squirrels at popular wildlife park Wildwood Escot, in East Devon, have been enjoying the famous first signs of spring, a…
East Devon’s most instagrammable spots08-03-2021
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…
THG's Creative Cabin Shorts take flight in March01-03-2021
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) announces new artists to feature in their series of online video shorts hoping to engage and inspire until the…

February 2021

Festive fun planned for Connaught Gardens this Christmas26-02-2021
Image: Connaught Gardens
A new festive event is being planned for families in Sidmouth’s Connaught Gardens this Christmas, providing a…
Great Nature Reserves in East Devon23-02-2021
East Devon is one of the most beautiful places in the region, especially if you love being at one with nature. Now that the government have…
Roadmap to lockdown restrictions announced23-02-2021
In his statement to the House of Commons today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the government roadmap that outlines how lockdown restrictions…
Connaught Gardens approved for weddings19-02-2021
Image: Kyle Baker.
East Devon District Council has announced that Sidmouth's Connaught Gardens are now licensed to hold wedding…
East Devon wildlife park needs your help! 19-02-2021
Wildwood Escot in Ottery St Mary is looking for your help to name their newest arrival, an arctic fox, and have launched a competition to find…
Five things we love about Sidmouth16-02-2021
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…
Sidmouth in Bloom prepares for 50th anniversary of competing 12-02-2021
This year is the 50th Anniversary for Sidmouth in Bloom’s entry into the RHS ‘In Bloom” Horticulture competitions and…
From Sidmouth to the Shire09-02-2021
If you’re a fan of the Lord of the Rings, then Sidmouth should definitely be on your staycation bucket list once we’re allowed to…
Sid Vale Association turns 175! 03-02-2021
Sidmouth’s Sid Vale Association is looking forward to celebrating their 175th anniversary this year with a number of events that they hope can…
Fun facts about the Jurassic Coast02-02-2021
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…

January 2021

East Devon's nature reserves stay open in lockdown26-01-2021
In response to the latest lockdown in England, East Devon Council have made the difficult decision to enact the following temporary changes to…
Great dog walking routes in and around Sidmouth22-01-2021
Please note, as the UK is under lockdown restrictions, you are not permitted to travel at this time. These are suggestions for later in the year…
A healthy dose of creativity from Thelma Hulbert Gallery! 21-01-2021
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) has restructured their 2021 programme to bring art and nature lovers, gallery goers, artists and NHS and key workers…
Sidmouth cricketer leads England to victory19-01-2021
Sidmouth’s Dom Bess led the England Cricket team to victory against Sri Lanka last week, registering the best figures of his career,…
East Devon District Council shortlisted for Hearts of the Arts Awards 202114-01-2021
The shortlist has been announced for the National Campaign for the Arts' (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2021. The awards celebrate the…
A brief history of Sidmouth’s most famous resident13-01-2021
Sidmouth has several royal connections, most notably, that as an infant, the future Queen Victoria, then the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of…
Top chef, Mitch Tonks, plans to open Sidmouth restaurant08-01-2021
Celebrity Chef, Mitch Tonks, has confirmed that he is still planning to open a new Rockfish restaurant in Sidmouth despite everything that has…
Some of our favourite shots of Sidmouth06-01-2021
If you’re anything like us, you’ll already be in awe of Sidmouth’s natural beauty, but as we’re currently under a UK wide…
Romantic things to do in Sidmouth 06-01-2021
Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only.
If…

December 2020

Reasons to come to Sidmouth in 202124-12-2020
Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only.
We…
New Year New You in Sidmouth23-12-2020
Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only.
2020…
Devon Whitebeams planted at Delderfield 09-12-2020
Graham Hutchinson, Sidmouth Arboretum’s Planting Manager, and Jon Gardiner, one of East Devon’s Ranger, has planted Whitebeams at the…
What to look forward to in Sidmouth in 2021 08-12-2020
With everything that has happened in 2020, we’re sure you’re with us when we say that we’re looking forward to putting it…
5 reasons to choose Sidmouth for your Christmas break02-12-2020
Whatever the season, Sidmouth is a joy to visit all year around. The town, like the rest of Devon, is currently in Tier 2, which allows overnight…
Dairy Shop tackles loneliness this Christmas01-12-2020
Anyone who may find themselves alone on Christmas Day is invited for free coffee, a mince pie and good company in Sidmouth.
John and…

November 2020

Sidmouth to host scaled down Late Night Christmas shopping event27-11-2020
Image: Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce.
Sidmouth’s shops will take part in the annual Late Night Christmas Shopping event on 4th December…
Explore The Byes this winter26-11-2020
Image: @laura.discovering.devon on Instagram
While the days might be getting shorter and the weather colder, that doesn’t mean that you…
Proof Sidmouth is pretty – whatever the season!24-11-2020
No doubt, when you hear Sidmouth, you think of blue skies with those beautiful red cliffs against them. You think of sunbathing, of smelling the…
Wild East Devon rangers joined in with Sidmouth Science Festival 13-11-2020
Image: Wild East Devon
During Sidmouth’s annual Science Festival (October 9th – 18th) Wild East Devon Education Rangers, along with…
Top winter walks around Sidmouth11-11-2020
Image: Sarah Hall
Sidmouth has some of the best scenic walks in the south west, which is hardly surprising when you have the Jurassic Coast…
Great places to stay for a post lockdown winter break in Sidmouth05-11-2020
Sidmouth is as wonderful a place to stay in the winter as it is in the summer. At this time of year, the town and the beaches are quieter and you…
Wild East Devon update04-11-2020

In light of Saturday’s government announcement Wild East Devon have had responded by making some substantial…