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February 2021

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…
East Devon Council prepares for second lockdown04-11-2020
With the alarming increase in COVID-19 cases across the country over the last weeks, a second lockdown has been in our sights for some time and…
Sidmouth stories | The town’s literary connections 03-11-2020
Everywhere you look in Sidmouth there is a story to uncover, from tales of Queen Victoria’s infanthood in the town to the stories unveiled…

October 2020

Donkey Sanctuary beat NHS Covid 19 campaign to win social media award30-10-2020
Donkey lovers on the other side of the world watching Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary’s work from their homes have helped the charity win an…
Sidmouth Folk Festival receive grant from Culture Recovery Fund30-10-2020
The Sidmouth Folk Festival has been awarded a grant as part of the Culture Recovery Fund from the Government which was introduced to help venues…
Top places to visit during your stay in Sidmouth27-10-2020
If you’ve booked a stay in Sidmouth, you’ve already hit the jackpot when it comes to beautiful locations and plenty of activities,…
Looking for a bracing autumn stroll? Look no further!15-10-2020
This is the perfect time of year for a bracing autumnal stroll and what could be better than watching the trees change colour and seeing…
The Witch of Wildwood returns this Halloween half term14-10-2020
Image: Wildwood Escot
From Saturday 24 October - Sunday 1 November, Wildwood Escot will welcome back the infamous Witch of Wildwood for a…
Spooky Sidmouth14-10-2020
At this time of year there is nothing better than hearing a good ghost story, so here are a few tales of ghostly goings on from around Sidmouth…
Sidmouth’s new bridge is officially open09-10-2020
A new footbridge in Sidmouth, which connects the town to the South West Coast Path and replaces the historic Alma Bridge has been officially…
Reasons to visit Sidmouth this autumn07-10-2020
While we can’t deny that Sidmouth in the summer is a glorious place to be with the blue skies and warm weather and spring is when the…

September 2020

Sidmouth’s Science Festival to go ahead – online30-09-2020
This year’s Science Festival will be going ahead with a few changes, rather than welcoming amateur and professional scientists from across…
Sidmouth to host preview of film about Mary Anning30-09-2020
Sidmouth’s town cinema has been chosen to host a preview of the much anticipated film Ammonite, based on the life of Mary Anning, the…
The Donkey Sanctuary reopens its doors!28-09-2020
Often hailed as one of Sidmouth’s most popular attractions, residents and visitors alike had been wondering when they would next get a…
Repairs and repainting at Jacob’s Ladder22-09-2020
Jacob’s Ladder, the iconic staircase leading from Connaught Gardens to the seafront is undergoing structural repairs from 22nd September.…
Work is underway on a new skatepark for Sidmouth10-09-2020
Sidmouth is to get a new top quality facility at Manstone Recreation Field, which is to be finished by the end of the year.
Cllr Louise Cole…
Inspiring new events to explore nature this autumn10-09-2020
Following the successful launch of their new Creative Cabin in Exmouth, Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) and Wild East Devon are gearing up for a…
Ottery Tar Barrels and carnival cancelled for 202009-09-2020
The carnival committee in charge of running the tradition of Tar Barrel rolling and the accompanying celebration have announced that they are…
Open Studios showcases Sidmouth artists09-09-2020
From 12th – 27th September, artists in and around Sidmouth will be inviting art lovers to view their latest pieces as part of the Open…
Sidmouth Town Council launches new Visit Sidmouth website09-09-2020
Sidmouth Town Council, working with Ignyte Ltd, and in collaboration with Visit Devon, have launched Visit Sidmouth to enhance the visitor…