Sidmouth, Devon
Accommodation, restaurants & cafés, & tourist attractions
Sidmouth (Devon)
Sidmouth has beautiful gardens, regency buildings, fine hotels, clean beaches and friendly shops - a lovely seaside town nestling beneath stunning red cliffs. The pebbly beach is an ideal place in which to relax.A climb to the top of Peak Hill enables you to enjoy the magnificent panorama Sidmouth and the coast. In the other direction is Salcombe Hill whilst inland are the rolling hills of the attractive Sid Valley. The less energetic can enjoy a gentle stroll around town, along the seafront and through the park and gardens, which have excelled in the "Britain in Bloom" Competition. The Heritage Centre provides guided walks taking in the main landmarks of the town.
The Esplanade, a mile long, is backed by a row of Georgian houses. For many years the town has been host to the International Festival of Folk Arts with folk singing and dancing featuring international artists and ending with a torchlight procession through the town.
