Sidmouth is a coastal town on the beautiful Jurassic Coast. Sitting along an impressive coastline and surrounded by spectacular countryside and Blue Flag award winning beaches.
The Donkey Sanctuary - no trip to Sidmouth is complete without visiting The Donkey Sanctuary. Where hundreds of donkeys are all waiting to meet you. This free-to-visit, award-wining attraction has something special to offer, whether you’re looking for quality time with the kids or for somewhere calming to kick back with coffee and cake. Open 365 days a year; entry and parking is free.
Jacobs Ladder Beach - is a lovely stretch of beach near Jacobs Ladder and Connaught Gardens. It is quite shingly, though. There are plenty of benches nearby to sit and enjoy the view.
Peak Hill Llamas - come and see the Liamas. Interact with the Llamas and walk with them
Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast walk - there is a moderate 5.5 mile walk around Sidmouth, a seaside town on the coast of East Devon, situated where the River Sid meets the sea. With no stiles; the route climbs on the South West Coast Path from sea level to 200m/650ft at the ridge top, making the walk a long steady ascent rather than a steep climb.
Norman Lockyer Observatory - this Observatory is regularly open to the public and is both a historical observatory and home to an active amateur astronomical society. It is a centre for amateur astronomy, meteorology, radio astronomy and the promotion of science education.
Woodsys Cider - what trip to Devon would not be complete without a trip to see cider being made? This award winning cider maker has a great range to choose from.
Scott Cinemas - the Radway cinema opened in 1928 and was originally planned to operate mainly as a theatre. As a live theatre it quickly failed and was soon altered to better accommodate cinema use. Whilst the building enjoyed a very thorough refurbishment in 1999, care was taken to do this as sympathetically as possible in order to retain its early 30’s charm, using some of the original fittings. Digital Projection and 3D were recently added.
Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum - is a unique collection of vintage and modern toys and models for all the family to enjoy. The museum includes an 00 gauge railway layout and an indoor model village.
Oak Mead Golf Course - was planned from the very start as a family attraction.The course is a 9 hole par 3 and 748 yards long. All holes have a floral name (to compliment all the trees that mark the groves on Oakdown).
Sidmouth Distillery - come and make a bespoke bottle of your own gin, you can take classes, with complementary G&T on arrival, nibbles and a talk on everything gin while you make your own 70cl bottle.