Sidmouth in Bloom: Nurturing Nature, Community & Colour

Our Mission

Sidmouth in Bloom is a volunteer-powered community group dedicated to enhancing the town through Horticulture, Environmental care, and Community spirit. We green public spaces, support local volunteer groups to protect our beautiful surroundings, and encourage residents to take pride in keeping Sidmouth sparkling clean and joyfully floral.

We also raise funds for planting projects and environmental upkeep, and run hands-on groups like:

  • The Sidplanters – regular gardening crew

  • The Sidcombers – beach cleaners

  • The Sidbashers – tackling Himalayan balsam

Purple flowers bloom in a vibrant garden with a lush green lawn and assorted plants. A sunny day highlights a cozy house with a glass conservatory.

SIDMOUTH’S SECLUDED GARDENS – Summer Opening 2025

Explore six glorious, hidden gems in full bloom! Each garden has its style—from wildflower meadows to landscaped tiers and secret hideaways. All proceeds support Sidmouth in Bloom’s ongoing floral work.

🪴 Entry is £2 per garden or £8 for all six (cash only). Tickets available at Sidmouth TIC or on the garden gates. Some gardens will be serving homemade teas and cakes, because plants aren't the only things worth indulging in.

Lush garden with a tranquil pond, surrounded by vibrant greenery and colorful foliage. Wooden pergola in background under a clear blue sky. Peaceful ambiance.

Explore Sidmouth’s Glorious Private Gardens

  • Woodpeckers, Knowle Drive, EX10 8HW – A tranquil, eco-friendly haven with ponds, woodland, a walled garden, veggie plots, and sweeping valley views. Friday 27th of June - 1 pm - 5 pm, Sunday 29th of June 1 pm - 5 pm

  • Weston House, Boughmore Rd, EX10 8SJ – A plant-lover’s paradise with a cutting garden, wildlife pond, sunny terraces, sea views, and wildflower meadows. Saturday 28th of June, 2 pm - 5 pm, Sunday 29th of June, 2 pm - 5 pm

  • Moose Holt, Boughmore Rd, EX10 8SH – A dreamy, terraced garden of themed “secret rooms,” yew hedges, a pond, greenhouse, veg beds, and sea vistas. Saturday 28th of June 2 pm - 5 pm

  • Farthingwood, Broadway, EX10 8HS – Once part of Balfour Manor, this 2.5-acre organic sanctuary has ancient trees, orchids, no-dig beds, and the National Collection of Artemisia. Sunday, 29th of June 11 am - 4 pm

  • 15 Sidlands, EX10 9UE – A layered front border of colour, gravel gardens, productive veg and fruit plots, and views to the sea. Saturday 28th of June 2 pm - 5 pm

  • Byes Reach, 26 Coulsdon Rd, EX10 9JP – Bursting with texture: colour-themed borders, ferns, hostas, pond, rockery, fruit archway, and a greenhouse. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 27th-29th of June 1 pm - 5 pm