Sidmouth is a Town in the county of Devon.
Sidmouth is a seaside town on the south coast of England in the county of Devon. The town is situated on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. It is an important tourist destination, with visitors coming to enjoy its beaches, cliffs and countryside. The town is also home to a number of events and festivals throughout the year.
Sidmouth has a long history dating back to the Roman era. The town was mentioned in the Domesday Book as Sedemuda, meaning ‘mouth of the Sid’. In the medieval period, Sidmouth was an important port for trade with France and Ireland.
The town’s fortunes changed in the 18th century when it became a fashionable seaside resort for the wealthy. This resulted in the construction of many grand Georgian houses and hotels. Sidmouth continued to be popular in the Victorian era, when it became known as the ‘Chelsea of Devon’.
Today, Sidmouth is a thriving town with a number of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. It is also home to a number of art galleries and museums. The town’s beaches are popular with both locals and visitors alike, and there are plenty of opportunities for walks along the Jurassic Coast. There are also a number of annual events which take place in Sidmouth, including the Folk Festival and the Regatta.
Sidmouth postcode: EX10 8
There are great places to visit near Sidmouth including some great cities, historic buildings, villages, canals, rivers and streams, beaches, geological features, sssis, hiking areas, nature reserves, towns, parks, airports, castles and ruins.
There are a several good cities in the area around Sidmouth like Exeter.
Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter are some of Sidmouth best historic buildings to visit near Sidmouth.
Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove are great places to visit near Sidmouth if you like villages.
The area around Sidmouth boasts some of the best canals including Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton.
The area around Sidmouth's best rivers and streams can be found at East Lyn River.
Sidmouth has some unmissable beaches nearby like Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove.
Valley of Rocks is one of Sidmouth's best, nearby geological features to visit in Sidmouth.
There are a number of sssis near to Sidmouth including Dartmoor.
The area close to Sidmouth boasts some of the best hiking areas including Dartmoor.
Sidmouth is near some unmissable nature reserves like Dartmoor,
There are a several good towns in the Sidmouth area like Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton.
Bicton Park is one of Sidmouth's best, nearby parks to visit in Sidmouth.
Exeter Airport is a great place to visit close to Sidmouth if you like airports.
Don't miss Berry Pomeroy Castle's castles if visiting the area around Sidmouth.
Places near Sidmouth feature a number of interesting ruins including Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Sidmouth History
There are some historic monuments around Sidmouth:
Places to see near Sidmouth
History of Sidmouth
In 2008, a Canadian millionaire, Keith Owen, who had been on holiday in the town and planned to retire there, bequeathed the community’s civic society, the Sid Vale Association, about £2.3 million upon learning that he had only weeks to live due to lung cancer. The bequest was used as a capital fund to generate an annual interest dividend of around £120,000 for community projects.
