Sidmouth Blue Plaque Trail

 
1 hour walks

Follow the blue plaque trail to discover Sidmouth's past.

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Point of InterestFrans Liszt,
Princess of Wales
Jane Austen
parkingPay & Display in Sidmouth
Sidmouth Blue Plaque

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Best Devon Town Trails

An easy trail around Sidmouth exploring its history through blue plaques.

Distance:2 miles

Here are some of plaques:

  • Where Frans Liszt played in 1840
  • Where in 1806, the Princess of Wales stayed with Lord and Lady Gwydir
  • Fortfield Terrace built in 18th century
  • Cricket Pavilion
  • 1940 pill box
  • Sidmouths first Hotel (1810)
  • Old Ship 14th century
  • Sidmouth brine baths
  • First building on sea front
liszt at Sidmouth

 

Sidmouth Blue Plaque Trail

Liszt Blue Plaque
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