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 miles20.6 km
- Torquay 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Taunton 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Paignton 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Newton Abbot 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Exmouth 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Tiverton 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Teignmouth 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Bridport 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Chard 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Chard Town 16.1 miles26 km
- Sidmouth 1.9 miles3 km
Neighbouring places
- Sidbury Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Sidmouth Rural Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Sidmouth Sidford Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Sidmouth Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Sidmouth Town Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Tipton St. John Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Branscombe Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Newton Poppleford & Harpford Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Newton Poppleford and Harpford Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Ottery St. Mary Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Southleigh Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Newton Poppleford Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Sidmouth
EX10 8HF, EX10 9JB, EX10 9BD, EX10 8XL, EX10 9HH, EX10 0NB, EX10 9TX, EX10 9PW, EX10 8UG … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 47.3 miles76.1 km
- Feniton Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Honiton Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
Hotels in Sidmouth Ad
- Hunters Moon Hotel
- Bedford Hotel 3
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3
- Woodlands Hotel 3
- Mount Pleasant Hotel 4
- The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa 4
- The Belmont Hotel 4
- Red Lion Inn
- The Kingswood Hotel 3
- Royal Glen 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 miles16 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 10 miles16 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 11.2 miles18 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 12 miles19.2 km
- Killerton Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- St James Park Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 13.5 miles21.8 km
- University of Exeter University 13.7 miles22 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles26 km