Sidmouth and its surrounding area boast a rich variety of attractions and events, many offering visitors a unique experience you won't find anywhere else.
The famous annual
Folk Week takes place this year from Friday 3rd August to Friday 10th, a week which will see Sidmouth brought to life by thousands of musicians, dancers, artists and folk music fans. For more information on this year’s event, visit
www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk.
Another annual event, the
Sidmouth Regatta, is due to take place on the 25th and 26th August 2007, where spectators can expect boat races, competitions, firework displays and more.
Close by, the historic village of Ottery St. Mary in the beautiful Otter Valley hosts the world famous
tar barrel rolling event. Every year on 5th November, locals and visitors alike enjoy the spectacle as flaming tar barrels, increasing in size throughout the day, are rolled through the village's picturesque streets. For more information on this ancient tradition, visit
www.tarbarrels.co.uk.
