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.
The area close to Sidmouth boasts some of the best cities including Exeter.
Sidmouth's best nearby historic buildings can be found at Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove are some of Sidmouth best villages to visit near Sidmouth.
Sidmouth has some unmissable canals nearby like Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton.
Places near Sidmouth feature a number of interesting rivers and streams including East Lyn River.
The area around Sidmouth features a number of interesting beaches including Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove.
There are a number of geological features near to Sidmouth including Valley of Rocks.
Sidmouth is near some unmissable sssis like Dartmoor,
There are a number of hiking areas near to Sidmouth including Dartmoor.
The area around Sidmouth's best nature reserves can be found at Dartmoor.
Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton are great places to visit near Sidmouth if you like towns.
Sidmouth is near some unmissable parks like Bicton Park,
There are a number of airports near to Sidmouth including Exeter Airport.
Places near Sidmouth feature a number of interesting castles including Berry Pomeroy Castle.
The area close to Sidmouth boasts some of the best 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.
