If you’re a history buff, you’ll love spending time in East Devon – aside from the Jurassic Coast itself which dates back millions of years, there are also Iron Age forts, Roman roads and a host of other interesting figures and stories. There has been a settlement at Ottery St Mary for centuries…
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With the town awash with daffodils and the weather warming up, it’s never a better time to head to Sidmouth for a short break, so we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite hotels, allowing you a truly memorable stay. Wherever you look you’ll find incredible Georgian architecture and stunning…
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With the abundance of countryside surrounding it, Honiton is a great place to visit in the Spring. You’ll be able to watch the new lambs, hear the birds singing and even see the spring flowers by exploring the Blackdown Hills and the surrounding countryside. If you’re planning to spend some time in…
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The Paul Taylor Mills Summer Play Festival is in it's 11th year, running a repertory theatre season with over 60 years of history in Sidmouth. Sidmouth is proud to host one of the longest running repertory theatre seasons in the country. In repertory theatre, a company of actors rehearse and perform…
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If you’re thinking of visiting East Devon this spring, Budleigh Salterton, with its beach, charming town centre and nature reserve is a great place to set up base. Want to know more, here are some things you might not have known about Budleigh Salterton. Budleigh Salterton wasn’t always known by…
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As spring starts to take hold and the weather (hopefully!) starts to feel a little warmer, why not head outside and enjoy the spring flowers, the sound of bird song and the sight of frolicking lambs by dining al fresco? Sidmouth is a wonderful place to head with a picnic, there are incredible views…
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Sidmouth and East Devon Walking Festival will return to the region between 14 th and 20 th September, with a full programme of walks that take in the beauty of the area. While the whole programme has yet to be confirmed, the festival will include walking the East Devon Way in five stages between 16 th…
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If you want to get a real taste of spring while visiting Seaton over the next few months, here are our suggestions for great spring walking routes. Please be aware that these are all moderate to challenging walks, you can find alternative walks here. Route 1 Seaton to Lyme Regis This route is quite…
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Ottery St Mary’s Devon Eco Boutique is celebrating being the best biz on the high street! They recently won Biz Bubble’s 2024 award for being the Best Biz of the Highstreet, Biz Bubble aim to celebrate the UK’s small business sector and to give recognition to the nation’s best small companies, sole…
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Sidmouth School of Art’s latest billboard artwork, Sidmouth Beauty Spots by artist David Bellingham, is currently being exhibited at the Wallspace public art gallery overlooking the Ham East carpark. The image unites the picture postcard and the cosmetic beauty spot, both things from another time…
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