Things to Do in Sidmouth, Devon - Sidmouth Attractions
Things to Do in Sidmouth
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The Donkey Sanctuary, Connaught Gardens, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Walking Tours. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult$296- fromper group (up to 10)$33
Scavenger Huntsfromper adult$12- fromper group (up to 10)$20
Craft Classesfromper adult$7
Water Toursfromper adult$47
Extreme Sportsfromper adult$50
Half-day Toursfromper adult$73
Wine Tastingsfromper adult$20
On the Waterfromper adult$64
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Tranquil animal sanctuary with well-cared-for donkeys amid beautiful grounds. Learn about donkey behavior, engage in adoption, and browse the gift shop with unique mementos.
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Speciality Museums
Historical chapel turned museum showcasing an extensive array of toys, from vintage to modern, including Harry Potter and Star Wars memorabilia, plus charming model railways.
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- Robert SUnited Kingdom74 contributionsWe had such a lovely day here at The Donkey Sanctuary , The Sanctuary was very organised Clean and The Donkeys were looked after very well ,
We had a Lovely Meal in The Restaurant, Staff very friendly and The Food was well presented . , and tasty …
The whole Sanctuary was SPOTLESS , and ORGANISED. We would definetly return .
Thank You to The Staff for a Lovely Experience .Written March 23, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - martynjolySouthampton, UK223 contributionsA lovely garden and very peaceful. We can only imagine how beautiful it would be in the summer when in full bloom. Especially enjoyed the greenhouse with the variety of cacti.Written February 24, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David DDevon, UK29,204 contributionsThursday 10th August and we visited this beach located at the western end of Sidmouth Town. We reached the beach by walking along the town's Esplanade then joined the South West Coast Path.
The beach got it's name as it is home to Jacob's Ladder, a set of metal and wood steps that leads up to Connaught Gardens on top of the cliff. The Beach is also accessible via the steps.
The crescent shaped beach is enclosed by rather stunning red stone cliffs and coastline. Along part of the back of the Beach there are a number of beach huts with their brightly painted doors.
The beach which is nearly one kilometre long comprises of shingle and stones washed by the water's of the English Channel.
It is certainly a lot quieter than the main beach, closer to the Town.Written August 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Georgia M3 contributionsMy partner booked this as a surprise birthday trip. He said the communication with Maggie before our visit was efficient and helpful.
Maggie knew it was my birthday and even decorated the cabin and gave Eric, the llama, a birthday bow. She was so welcoming, she gave us a tour of the farm and went through some llama facts and safety with us. You could tell Maggie really cared about her llamas and giving us the best experience possible.
We were introduced to the llamas, told all about their different personalities and how some of them visit care homes. We got involved with some llama clicker training, agility and a gentle walk. Maggie was also more than happy to take plenty of photos and made an effort to find nice scenery for the backgrounds.
We had the best experience and cannot thank Maggie enough for making it a special birthday. We will definitely be back again.Written November 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - In to the wild W806 contributionsI had a great morning walk down the byes today lots of wildlife activity today the black rabbit was out again today it lovely to see himWritten June 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- In to the wild W806 contributionsWe come up hear yesterday it was amazing looking for autumn pictures we seen lots of golden brown tree and got wonderful photographyWritten November 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- P&OKent, UK18 contributionsThe location is great as it is right in the middle of the town it was small and you could go round it in five minutes but there was so much to look at we spent almost an hour in there. There was such a mix of modern toys(such as Harry Potter and Star Wars)and old toys(like toys trains and cars from 60 years ago). There was a guide for adults and a quiz for children so we were entertained the whole way.Written October 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HW31Dudley, UK185 contributionsI love an eccentric local museum and this is exactly that. The entrance starts with some fossils and local sea destruction, then moves onto local World War losses. Upstairs is a beaut - the main room includes butterflies, coshes, shipping and ww1. Brilliant. There are another 3 rooms with various exhibitions but I won't spoil that for you. The shop is teeny and basically covers some local guide books and cards.
Entry is £2.50 (absolute bargain), staff on entry were friendly, access upstairs involves a narrow staircase and then some individual steps and low ceilings. The museum itself is a couple of minutes walk from the main high street/market place. Thoroughly recommend.Written September 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - runningwild32united kingdom356 contributionsWe always go to see a play during the summer season, 12 different plays in consecutive weeks. This must be a unique experience which few places offer around the country. The theatre is quaint and I can only imagine it is a throw back to a bygone era.
Credit must go to each and every cast member, some do appear in more than one play, as the quality is always of a high standard. We saw Pack of Lies this year, which kept us guessing until the end, along with enjoying the way that at various stages throughout the evening, a cast member spoke directly to the audience to add flesh to the story and plot.
I can only hope that the plays continue to be supported both by holiday makers and locals, and not let this traditional type of theatre die. Well done to all those involved.Written September 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - John W13 contributionsWe didn’t know how steep the climb was up salcombe hill, the view was worth it. However you have to come back down. Take breaks while you canWritten July 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joanne WLingfield, UK65 contributionsWhether you are local or on holiday - if you get an opportunity to attend one of the public events offered by the observatory - go! You don’t need to be an astronomy boff. The volunteers who run this place are passionate, knowledgeable and phenomenally interesting. And not just about the night sky. Norman Lockyer - I’d never heard of him but, what an amazing man. Just so interesting to hear about him, his work, his legacy, the telescopes and the site. As well as having the opportunity to be treated to a talk in their planetarium and a closer look at some of the objects ‘out there’Written August 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- In to the wild W806 contributionsWe come hear today for Remembrance Sunday it was wonderful and we come every year wall attended and we will come again next yearWritten November 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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