Sidmouth
Parish in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.716, -3.223 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 13 91 |
| Population: | 12,569 |
| Dialling code: | 01404 (Honiton) |
Sidmouth sits on the pebble shore of the Jurassic Coast in East Devon, Devon, at the mouth of the River Sid. Its red sandstone cliffs, sheltered esplanade and well-preserved Georgian and Regency buildings give the town a distinctly picturesque seaside character and make it popular for cliff walks and coastal geology enthusiasts.
Once a Victorian resort, the local economy now leans heavily on tourism, hospitality and services for a sizeable retired population, while independent shops and galleries keep the centre lively. Cultural life punches above its size thanks to events such as the long-running Sidmouth Folk Festival, an active walking and conservation scene linked to the South West Coast Path, and a steady calendar of arts and community activities.
Postcode districts covering Sidmouth
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 12.8 miles
- Torquay 20.8 miles
- Taunton 21.6 miles
- Paignton 24.3 miles
- Newton Abbot 21.5 miles
- Exmouth 9.6 miles
- Tiverton 16.7 miles
- Teignmouth 16.5 miles
- Bridport 20.4 miles
- Chard 15.9 miles
- Chard Town 16.1 miles
- Sidmouth 1.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Sidbury Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Sidmouth Rural Ward 0.7 miles
- Sidmouth Sidford Ward 1.4 miles
- Sidmouth Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Sidmouth Town Ward 2.5 miles
- Tipton St. John Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Branscombe Parish 3.1 miles
- Newton Poppleford & Harpford Ward 3.6 miles
- Newton Poppleford and Harpford Parish 3.6 miles
- Ottery St. Mary Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Southleigh Parish 3.7 miles
- Newton Poppleford Built-up area 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Sidmouth
EX10 9SJ, EX10 8SZ, EX10 9QR, EX10 0JQ, EX10 9SN, EX10 8AQ, EX10 9PE, EX10 9BL, EX10 8PN … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 8.5 miles
- Cardiff Airport 47.3 miles
- Feniton Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Honiton Railway Station 5.8 miles
Hotels in Sidmouth Ad
- Mount Pleasant Hotel 4
- Sidmouth Harbour Hotel 4
- The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa 4
- The Kingswood Hotel 3
- Blue Ball Inn
- The Belmont Hotel 4
- Royal Glen Hotel
- The Elizabeth 3
- Hotel Riviera 4
- Royal York & Faulkner Hotel 3
Schools in Sidmouth
- Sidbury C of E Primary School Primary
- Sidmouth C of E Primary School Primary
- Sidmouth College Secondary
- St John's School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Bishops Court Estate 9.9 miles
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 10 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 11.2 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 12 miles
- Killerton Estate 12.1 miles
- St James Park Stadium 13.1 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 13.2 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 13.5 miles
- University of Exeter University 13.7 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 14.2 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 15.6 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles