
The Donkey Sanctuary
No trip to East Devon is complete without visiting The Donkey Sanctuary. There’s a tranquil corner of the Jurassic Coast near Sidmouth that hundreds…
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Oakdown Holiday Park has been carefully fashioned by the Franks family for over 50 years. Once open Devonshire meadowland, the site is now a multi-award winning holiday park with top class facilities. Attractively designed, with spacious groves offering seclusion and privacy, Oakdown is just a stone's throw from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
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You will find these places and events within 5 miles of this listing where possible, expanding to 10 miles where there are fewer nearby options.

Family Attraction · 0.7 miles away
No trip to East Devon is complete without visiting The Donkey Sanctuary. There’s a tranquil corner of the Jurassic Coast near Sidmouth that hundreds…

Boutique Music Festival · 3.1 miles away
The Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival is a high–quality boutique music festival presenting world–class headline concerts and a diverse range of free music…

Events Venue · Family Attraction & Art Gallery · 3.2 miles away
Kennaway House is an events venue in a Regency mansion standing in its own grounds at the heart of Sidmouth. Kennaway House and its…

Family Attraction · 4.9 miles away
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary…
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Heritage · 2.1 miles away
Nestling in a valley that reaches down to the sea on East Devon’s dramatic Jurassic Coast, the village of Branscombe is surrounded by picturesque…

Arts and Culture · Galleries · 3.0 miles away
Open air public art space – year round with 3 public exhibitions per year, connecting people with art and nature working harmoniously with its…

Arts and Culture · 3.1 miles away
Hosting cultural events and activities across the district in Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton and Sidmouth.

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft · Galleries · 3.1 miles away
Billboard near the Ham which features changing art displays by local and international artists produced by Sidmouth School of Art. A shared creative public…

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft · 3.1 miles away
We provide art workshops all year round. The workshops are taught by local, national and internationally renowned artists. Artists include Roger Dellar, Chris Forsey,…

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft · Galleries · 3.2 miles away
Discover exhibitions in two telephone boxes in Market Square curated by Sidmouth School of Art. Sidmouth School of Art is a visual arts charity…

Heritage · Museums · 3.2 miles away
A volunteer run museum displaying something for everyone including geology, antique lace, local history, archaeology and natural history. Admission: Adults £2.50, under 16s free.…

Museums · 3.2 miles away
The museum contains the toy and model collection of Ian and Rebecca Gregory, which has been accumulated over many years together with many toys…

Arts and Culture · Galleries · Heritage · 3.2 miles away
Built in 1805, the year of Trafalgar, Kennaway House is a handsome Regency mansion standing in its own grounds at the heart of Sidmouth.…

Theatre / Performance · 3.3 miles away
A charming 277-seater theatre showing a wide range of entertainment including plays, musicals, pantomime, dance, lectures, touring productions, circus and comedy. Home to the…

Arts and Culture · Galleries · 3.9 miles away
Marine House at Beer and Steam Gallery are leading art galleries in East Devon. Established in 1998, for over 26 years we have shown…

Creative / Craft · 4.5 miles away
Drop in to our studio pottery in a lovely setting, which offers a range of hand-made pottery for sale, both decorative and useful. You…
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Hotel · 3.2 miles away
Located at the heart of Sidmouth’s Regency Esplanade, the Elizabeth is in an unsurpassed position overlooking the red sandstone cliffs of the World Heritage…

Hotel · 3.2 miles away
The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel is centrally situated at the heart of the Esplanade and a short walk from Sidmouth’s town centre. Rooms with…

Boutique B&B / Luxury Cottage · 3.2 miles away
Underhill Barn and Acorn Cottage is a converted dairy barn dating from 1868. It’s a charming flint barn that was still being used 26…

Self Catering · 4.1 miles away
Mazzard Farm holiday cottages offers six contemporary and luxury holiday cottages, situated around a pretty, cobbled courtyard. Our cottages sleep between 2 and 10,…
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Restaurant · 0.8 miles away
Indulge in a serving of farm-fresh food, while soaking in the unparalleled views across donkey paddocks, Devon’s rolling hills, and the Jurassic Coast. Take…

Pub · 3.2 miles away
Dukes is a true Sidmouth mainstay – synonymous with the town’s historic esplanade, it is loved by the Sid Valley community and visitors alike.…

Restaurant and Farm Shop · 4.5 miles away
Coldharbour Field Kitchen is located on a family-run farm. We offer freshly prepared dishes seven days a week from breakfasts and lunches to tapas…

Indian Restaurant · 4.9 miles away
AWARD-WINNING AUTHENTIC TASTE OF BANGLADESH Ragini means melody, so like the notes that make up a perfect melody, we combine the perfect balance of…
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21st June - 19th September 2026, 12 plays in 12 weeks · In
The Sidmouth Summer Play Festival is a beloved annual tradition at Manor Pavilion Theatre, offering a remarkable 12 plays across 12 consecutive weeks, running…

12th-18th September 2026, various times and locations · 3.0 miles away
A week-long celebration of the stunning Jurassic Coast, rolling countryside, and charming towns and villages. With five guided walks daily, explore spectacular routes including…

9th-18th October 2026 · 3.7 miles away
Now an established part of the East Devon calendar. The Sidmouth Science Festival returns for ten days, celebrating science and its relevance to everyday…

21 May – 22 May 2027 · In
Sidmouth Sea Fest is a free community festival celebrating the town’s connection to the sea, now held at its new home overlooking the coast…

27 May - 31 May 2027 · 3.0 miles away
Sidmouth Jazz and Blues Festival has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s leading boutique music festivals, and one of the highlights of…

30 July – 6 August 2027 · In
Since 1955, Sidmouth Folk Festival has brought folk music, dance and song to the East Devon coast, and it’s still going strong. It’s a…
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