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.
Exeter is one of Sidmouth's best, nearby cities to visit in Sidmouth.
Historic Buildings to visit near Sidmouth include Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
Sidmouth has some unmissable villages nearby like Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove.
Canals to visit near Sidmouth include Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton.
There are a several good rivers and streams in the area around Sidmouth like East Lyn River.
Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove are great places to visit near Sidmouth if you like beaches.
The area close to Sidmouth boasts some of the best geological features including Valley of Rocks.
SSSIs to visit near Sidmouth include Dartmoor.
The area around Sidmouth's best hiking areas can be found at Dartmoor.
Don't miss Dartmoor's nature reserves if visiting the area around Sidmouth.
Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton are great places to visit near Sidmouth if you like towns.
There are a several good parks in the area around Sidmouth like Bicton Park.
Don't miss Exeter Airport's airports if visiting the area around Sidmouth.
There are a number of castles near to Sidmouth including Berry Pomeroy Castle.
There are a several good ruins in the area around Sidmouth like 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.
