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Things to see in Sidmouth (United Kingdom): 24 places and when to go
Sidmouth is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (5), Temples (4). The best known are Colcombe Castle, St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary and High Peak, Devon. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.6836, -3.2297
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Nature (5) · Temples (4) · Hiking (4) · Wildlife (3) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 86 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sidmouth
The places in and around Sidmouth, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Colcombe CastleFormer castle in Devon, England14 km
- St Mary's Church, Ottery St MaryGrade I listed church in Ottery St Mary, Devon, England, UK8.5 km
- High Peak, DevonHill in Devon, England3.4 km
- Beer Quarry CavesMan-made caves in Devon, England8.4 km
- Blackbury CampHillfort in Devon, England, UK7.1 km
- St Michael's Church, ColyfordChurch in Colyford, Devon, England, UK13 km
- Hawkesdown HillHillfort in Devon, England, UK14 km
- Otter CoveCove on the south coast of Devon, England12 km
- St James and St Anne's Church, AlfingtonChurch building in Ottery St. Mary, East Devon, England, UK10 km
- Axe Valley Wildlife ParkZoo in Devon, England, UK18 km
- Axmouth Old BridgeBridge in Axmouth, Devon, England, UK12 km
- Belbury CastleHillfort in Devon, England, UK8.4 km
- East Devon WayLong-distance footpath in England3.6 km
- Norman Lockyer ObservatorySidmouth, Devon, England853 m
- Orange WayLong-distance walk in England10 km
- Sidmouth MuseumMuseum in Sidmouth, England, United Kingdom855 m
- St Margaret and St Andrew's Church, Littleham, ExmouthChurch in Littleham, East Devon, England, UK12 km
- Branscombe Vale BreweryBrewery7.5 km
- Bystock Nature ReserveProtected area10 km
- Haye Farm BreweryBrewery15 km
- Pixie DayLocal English holiday7.6 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 44: Exmouth to Sidmouth)Hiking8.2 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)Hiking6.0 km
- The Woodland Education CentreProtected area13 km
When to go to Sidmouth
The best time to visit Sidmouth is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:39
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In April, 23 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sidmouth
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 86 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Exeter75 places21 km
- Cullompton31 places24 km
- Bridport31 places34 km
- Ilminster16 places34 km
- Paignton65 places38 km
- North Tawton19 places47 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sidmouth?
The best known: Colcombe Castle, St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary, High Peak, Devon, Beer Quarry Caves, Blackbury Camp. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sidmouth?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Sidmouth?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 86 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sidmouth as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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