Shop until you drop in Sidmouth

20th August 2021

Categories: Visitor News

While you will be drawn to Sidmouth because of the beautiful Regency buildings, the Jurassic Coast and the abundance of amazing food and drink, there is much more to this small town and it can be found in the high street.

If you’re on the hunt for somewhere to exercise your credit card this summer, look no further than Sidmouth! With everything from high street names to independent stores full of unique items and even its own department store, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for while in Sidmouth.

Where to shop

Ok, so you know you want to do a bit of shopping, but where do you start? Here are the main shopping streets to look out for:

• Fore Street
• Old Fore Street
• The High Street
• Alexandria Road
• Vicarage Road
• Libra Court
• York Street
• New Street
• Market Place
• Church Street
• Station Road

Sidmouth’s shops are vibrant and the mix of eclectic independents and familiar names makes it a truly special place to hunt out the perfect family gifts, back to school supplies or just a few treats for yourself. Some of the more iconic sights include Crane and Kind, affectionately known as the Pink Shop and Fields of Sidmouth, one of the oldest stores in the town and one of the remaining independent department stores left in Britain. Shopping here is a real experience! In fact, many of Sidmouth’s high street stores have served residents and visitors for decades, Potbury’s, Fields and Goviers have all been selling goods in the town for hundreds of years!

Want to find out more about the best places to bag a bargain, find a unique gift or simply spend some time exploring what is on offer? Click here to see a range of different shops here.