Spooky Sidmouth

News

June 2022

• Enjoy a summer of fun at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary28-06-2022
• Summer holiday club: two weeks of outdoor fun22-06-2022
• Coast meets Country Collaborative Tourism Funding Success21-06-2022
• Sidmouth Literary Festival shelved for June20-06-2022
• Look out for Sidmouth’s secret garden…20-06-2022
• Celebrate National Cream Tea Day in Sidmouth17-06-2022
• See local art at East Devon Art Academy’s end of year show16-06-2022
• Sidmouth Air show and Red Arrows: What do you think?15-06-2022
• Oakdown welcome new life saving equipment14-06-2022
• It’s official! Sidmouth is one of the UK’s best staycation destinations!10-06-2022
• Skatepark Jam is back07-06-2022
• Enjoy the sun in these local gardens06-06-2022
• Lifeguards returning to Sidmouth beach06-06-2022
• Great picnic spots in Sidmouth06-06-2022

May 2022

• Happy Devon Day!27-05-2022
• Bike Week is almost here 23-05-2022
• Star studded international line-up announced for Budleigh Music Festival 202217-05-2022
• New Team at Sidmouth Town Council17-05-2022
• Visit an award-winning beach this summer13-05-2022
• Sidmouth Sea Fest - let the festival season commence!10-05-2022
• Explore using East Devon’s newest trail this summer06-05-2022
• Join the Sidmouth Town Band for their summer season of concerts04-05-2022

April 2022

• Celebrate World Donkey Day in Sidmouth29-04-2022
• Jurassic Coast named as UK’s best roadtrip destination28-04-2022
• What to look forward to this summer27-04-2022
• National Fish and Chip Day returns this May22-04-2022
• The best places to go shopping in Sidmouth22-04-2022
• Sidmouth Airshow returns for 2022!20-04-2022
• Enjoy a dog friendly break in Sidmouth13-04-2022
• 5 easy to reach places from Sidmouth08-04-2022

March 2022

• Things to do in Sidmouth this Easter24-03-2022
• Exmouth Festival needs you22-03-2022
• See the first glimpse of spring with these walks17-03-2022
• Are you ready for English Tourism Week16-03-2022
• Explore the Jurassic Coast walk this spring14-03-2022
• Sidmouth Sea Fest 2022 Friday Fundraising Party Night11-03-2022
• 2022 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival10-03-2022
• Sidmouth School of Art present Another Sidmouth by David Shrigley OBE04-03-2022
• How to spend Mother’s Day in Sidmouth04-03-2022

February 2022

• Reasons to choose a B&B this year28-02-2022
• Wild East Devon’s Amelia Davies talks about enjoying nature with limited mobility22-02-2022
• Half term fun in East Devon22-02-2022
• Our favourite recent photos 17-02-2022
• Devon’s Top Attractions Announce Winner of its 'Loo of the Year' Award 2021/2215-02-2022
• Suggestions for a fun half term break in Sidmouth10-02-2022
• Oh My Cod! National Fish and Chip Day returns!08-02-2022
• Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce04-02-2022
• 4 Budget friendly date ideas in Sidmouth04-02-2022

January 2022

• Ways to keep warm this winter in Sidmouth31-01-2022
• Learn about the Jurassic Coast in Sidmouth20-01-2022
• Rainy day activities in Sidmouth14-01-2022
• Sidmouth Sea Fest returns11-01-2022
• Romantic things to do this Valentine's in Sidmouth06-01-2022

December 2021

• Some of our favourite dog walking spots in Sidmouth23-12-2021
• What to look forward to in 202223-12-2021
• Reasons to visit Sidmouth in 202216-12-2021
• Sidmouth’s most famous visitors13-12-2021

November 2021

• Choosing Sidmouth for your Christmas break 30-11-2021
• Five of our favourite photos of summer in Sidmouth22-11-2021
• 5 things to do to truly experience Sidmouth15-11-2021
• South West Academy Open Exhibition at Kennaway House in Sidmouth08-11-2021
• Walks to enjoy this winter in Sidmouth08-11-2021
• Contemporary gift ideas for this Christmas04-11-2021
• Follow the Glow at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary 03-11-2021
• Sidmouth Christmas Lights Switch On02-11-2021

October 2021

• A look back at Sidmouth’s history28-10-2021
• Exmouth’s Winter Festival; live music, lanterns and light28-10-2021
• Three day music festival announced for East Devon26-10-2021
• Tar Barrels return for 202125-10-2021
• Update on Knapp Copse 14-10-2021
• Get these dates in your diaries! 12-10-2021
• Where to see the seasons change in Sidmouth11-10-2021
• Sidmouth TIC reopens after refurbishment04-10-2021

September 2021

• Reasons to come to Sidmouth this autumn30-09-2021
• Royal approval for Sidmouth in Bloom28-09-2021
• Theatre Return for Band22-09-2021
• Sidmouth Science Festival returns17-09-2021
• East Devon’s pirate history 14-09-2021
• Thelma Hulbert Gallery: New Art History talks prove popular13-09-2021
• Sidmouth airshow a success! 08-09-2021
• Enjoy nine days of fabulous food and drink in East Devon03-09-2021
• Top ten things to do in Sidmouth03-09-2021
• Good locations for a day trip from Sidmouth01-09-2021

August 2021

• Sidmouth's Connaught Gardens sees its first wedding!24-08-2021
• Shop until you drop in Sidmouth20-08-2021
• Sidmouth Airshow Build up continues18-08-2021
• Where to stay for a family break in Sidmouth16-08-2021
• Bank Holiday Fireworks announced but Airshow volunteers still needed to enable event to continue11-08-2021
• Get creative with these free activities at the Donkey Sanctuary05-08-2021
• What’s on this summer03-08-2021

July 2021

• Exploring the Sid Valley: Salcombe Regis30-07-2021
• Fish wall gets a facelift 26-07-2021
• Six Week Summer spectacular at Wildwood Escot 26-07-2021
• Suggestions for a self catering break in Sidmouth26-07-2021
• THG's Creative Cabin recognised in national awards19-07-2021
• Fun, family friendly things to do when in Sidmouth19-07-2021
• Sidmouth Airshow Line-up confirmed!14-07-2021
• New art space for Sidmouth13-07-2021
• England moves to Step 4 13-07-2021
• Revealed: Exmouth skatepark to get £365k Olympic standard revamp 12-07-2021
• 5 reasons to go to East Devon this summer09-07-2021
• Sidmouth School of Art – launch Sidmouth Wallspace – a gallery for everyone07-07-2021
• Book now for an adventurous outdoor Summer Holiday Club this August!02-07-2021
• The best places for fishing in and around Sidmouth02-07-2021

June 2021

• Enjoy a cream tea in Sidmouth this June!25-06-2021
• More top music and entertainment for A Celebration of Sidmouth Folk Festival as evening concert tickets go on sale23-06-2021
• Exciting new events announced at the launch of Climate Conversations programme11-06-2021
• Top music and entertainment for A Celebration of Sidmouth Folk Festival as evening concert tickets go on sale10-06-2021
• Enjoy National Picnic Week in East Devon10-06-2021
• Rescued bear cubs arrive at forever home in Devon03-06-2021
• Enjoy Father’s Day in Sidmouth03-06-2021

May 2021

• Share your Sidmouth memories this Devon Day27-05-2021
• Bluebell Week a resounding success27-05-2021
• Sidmouth Beach wins Blue Flag Award 202121-05-2021
• Get married in Sidmouth in 202220-05-2021
• National Bike Week in Sidmouth20-05-2021
• Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) shortlisted in the 2021 Museum + Heritage Awards 19-05-2021
• Tree Week in Sidmouth15-05-2021
• Wild summer of fun awaits at Wildwood Escot13-05-2021
• Sidmouth Air Show returns!12-05-2021
• A-Z of Sidmouth11-05-2021
• 2021/22 Tourism Awards are live for entry!10-05-2021
• Scaled down Folk Festival for 202107-05-2021

April 2021

• 5 great places for a daytrip from Sidmouth27-04-2021
• The donkeys are ready to welcome you back!09-04-2021

March 2021

• Great places for picnics in Sidmouth29-03-2021
• The best places to find spring flowers in and around Sidmouth25-03-2021
• Suggestions for a great self catering stay in Sidmouth25-03-2021
• Valley of a million bulbs returns to Sidmouth24-03-2021
• Catch a glimpse of Sidmouth’s history with new novel Sistersong24-03-2021
• Celebrate spring with Bluebell Week! 21-03-2021
• Spring is in the air as Wildwood Escot prepares to reopen21-03-2021
• Five reasons why east Devon is the best part of Devon16-03-2021
• Red squirrels enjoy the signs of spring at east Devon animal park 08-03-2021
• East Devon’s most instagrammable spots08-03-2021
• THG's Creative Cabin Shorts take flight in March01-03-2021

February 2021

• Festive fun planned for Connaught Gardens this Christmas26-02-2021
• Great Nature Reserves in East Devon23-02-2021
• Roadmap to lockdown restrictions announced23-02-2021
• Connaught Gardens approved for weddings19-02-2021
• East Devon wildlife park needs your help! 19-02-2021
• Five things we love about Sidmouth16-02-2021
• Sidmouth in Bloom prepares for 50th anniversary of competing 12-02-2021
• From Sidmouth to the Shire09-02-2021
• Sid Vale Association turns 175! 03-02-2021
• Fun facts about the Jurassic Coast02-02-2021

January 2021

• East Devon's nature reserves stay open in lockdown26-01-2021
• Great dog walking routes in and around Sidmouth22-01-2021
• A healthy dose of creativity from Thelma Hulbert Gallery! 21-01-2021
• Sidmouth cricketer leads England to victory19-01-2021
• East Devon District Council shortlisted for Hearts of the Arts Awards 202114-01-2021
• A brief history of Sidmouth’s most famous resident13-01-2021
• Top chef, Mitch Tonks, plans to open Sidmouth restaurant08-01-2021
• Some of our favourite shots of Sidmouth06-01-2021
• Romantic things to do in Sidmouth 06-01-2021

December 2020

• Reasons to come to Sidmouth in 202124-12-2020
• New Year New You in Sidmouth23-12-2020
• Devon Whitebeams planted at Delderfield 09-12-2020
• What to look forward to in Sidmouth in 2021 08-12-2020
• 5 reasons to choose Sidmouth for your Christmas break02-12-2020
• Dairy Shop tackles loneliness this Christmas01-12-2020

November 2020

• Sidmouth to host scaled down Late Night Christmas shopping event27-11-2020
• Explore The Byes this winter26-11-2020
• Proof Sidmouth is pretty – whatever the season!24-11-2020
• Wild East Devon rangers joined in with Sidmouth Science Festival 13-11-2020
• Top winter walks around Sidmouth11-11-2020
• Great places to stay for a post lockdown winter break in Sidmouth05-11-2020
• Wild East Devon update04-11-2020
• East Devon Council prepares for second lockdown04-11-2020
• Sidmouth stories | The town’s literary connections 03-11-2020

October 2020

• Donkey Sanctuary beat NHS Covid 19 campaign to win social media award30-10-2020
• Sidmouth Folk Festival receive grant from Culture Recovery Fund30-10-2020
• Top places to visit during your stay in Sidmouth27-10-2020
• Looking for a bracing autumn stroll? Look no further!15-10-2020
• The Witch of Wildwood returns this Halloween half term14-10-2020
• Sidmouth’s new bridge is officially open09-10-2020
• Reasons to visit Sidmouth this autumn07-10-2020

September 2020

• Sidmouth’s Science Festival to go ahead – online30-09-2020
• Sidmouth to host preview of film about Mary Anning30-09-2020
• The Donkey Sanctuary reopens its doors!28-09-2020
• Repairs and repainting at Jacob’s Ladder22-09-2020
• Work is underway on a new skatepark for Sidmouth10-09-2020
• Inspiring new events to explore nature this autumn10-09-2020
• Ottery Tar Barrels and carnival cancelled for 202009-09-2020
• Open Studios showcases Sidmouth artists09-09-2020
• Sidmouth Town Council launches new Visit Sidmouth website09-09-2020
• New community garden for Sidmouth09-09-2020
• Great gardens to visit in East Devon08-09-2020
• Wildwood Escot launches new up-close animal experiences 07-09-2020
• Rainy day ideas for bad weather in Sidmouth02-09-2020

August 2020

• Sidmouth Airshow to return, bigger and better in 2021 !11-08-2020
• Creative Cabin coming to your neighbourhood10-08-2020
• Sharon does a Banksy to bring her favourite park home07-08-2020
• Beavers given the go ahead to stay on River Otter06-08-2020
• Sidmouth featured in new book about South Devon04-08-2020

July 2020

• Sidmouth Folk Festival heads online27-07-2020
• All smiles as local holiday park's delighted guests return22-07-2020
• Sidmouth Folk Festival funding campaign reaches £60,000!08-07-2020
• Blue Flags to fly above Sidmouth once again!08-07-2020
• Beach huts reopen at Jacob's Ladder beach08-07-2020