All about Sidmouth

Sidmouth

IF you say Sidmouth to most people, they'll think of the folk festival - or think of the small but quaint Devon seaside town.
The area around Sidmouth is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which makes it a special place to visit.

There are amazingly red cliffs around Sidmouth - these are ancient rocks formed in the Triassic period and these red rocks are common along Devon's coastline.

Nearer Branscombe and Beer the rocks change to include greensand, mudsand, flint and chalk which makes these cliffs look much different. With such a varied coastline to enjoy you're sure to enjoy a relaxing walk along the shore. There are cruises from Exmouth which give you a great way of viewing the coast line without the long walk!

The local area is split up into areas and we'll list areas of interest in each

Salcombe Regis, Sidbury and Sidford
Salcombe Regis has an annual Country Fair.
Sidbury has the donkey sanctuary
Sidford has an ancient bridge
Sidmouth Museum at the Sid Vale heritage centre - with the museum and guides town tours available too.
Norman Lockyer Observatory at Salcombe hill
Sidmouth Golf Club at Cotmaton Road
Sidmouth folk festival - enjoy music, singing, dancing, pub sessions, workshops, concerts, storytelling, cream teas, and the beaches! Venues include Ham Marquee, the Manor Pavilion, Anchor Gardens , Blackmore Gardens.

Honiton is known for it's lace making and has many georgian buildings lining it's streets.

Budleigh Salterton & Ottery St Mary
Budleigh Salterton is at the mouth of the river Ottery and Bicton Park Botanical Gardens is great for bird spotters.
The medieval Parish Church of St Mary is worth a visit.

The Axe Valley, Beer & Branscombe
Amazing coastline and wildlife including - Nature reserves at Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common
Beer is a fishing willage and has Quarry Caves
Branscombe has a Norman Church (Saint Winifreds ) , working old bakery and thatched forge, water-powered Manor Mill, and two great pubs: Fountain Head and the Masons Arms. The Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge belong to the National Trust.
Branscombe beach was in the news in January 2007 when the MSC Napoli cargo ship ran aground and masses of cargo was washed up on shore.
Branscombe Airshow and Classic Cars show has been cancelled in 2007 and 2008 but hopes are high for a return soon.

Getting to Sidmouth - Nearest railway stations are at Exeter and Honiton and there are frequent bus services from both