The Sidmouth Webcams are situated in New Barn which is at the heart of the Sidmouth HQ. The cameras relay live pictures 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sidmouth is a small town on the English Channel coast in Devon, South West England. The town lies at the mouth of the River Sid in the East Devon district, approximately 15 miles (24 km) south east of Exeter. It has a population of about 15,000, of whom 40% are over 65. The town is a tourist resort and a gateway town on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
Sidmouth lies at the mouth of the River Sid, as its name suggests, in a valley between Peak Hill to the west and Salcombe Hill to the east. The town is surrounded by the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is on the Jurassic Coast world heritage site and the South West Coast Path.
Erosion remains a serious concern east of the mouth of the River Sid. The cliffs have been heavily eroded, threatening cliff top homes and the coastal footpath.
A wide esplanade has been a seafront feature since Regency times. A series of southwesterly storms in the 1980s washed away much of the shingle beach protecting the masonry, and a series of artificial rock islands were constructed to protect the sea front and tonnes of pebbles were trucked in to replace the beach.
The principal income of the town is from tourism. The town is also a popular retirement destination, so pensions and other investment returns form another large part of the town's income. Sidmouth has many independent retailers, including a surprisingly large independent department store. There are several pubs, restaurants, coffee houses, and tea rooms. The town also boasts an indoor swimming pool, sports hall at the leisure centre, a college, cinema, and golf course.
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