‘Sidmouth hotels and businesses should work together’
Collaboration was the order of the day as Sidmouth tourism leaders met with
businesses and organisations on Monday [15th April]. Representatives of the
Chamber of Commerce, Town council and the Hospitality Association agreed that
cross-promotion of events would benefit everyone. Guests at the Sidmouth and
District Hospitality Association’s annual general meeting heard that spreading
the word about fashion shows, science festivals and jubilee celebrations in and
around the town will boost the whole area.
Town Councillor John Dyson thanked the hotels and
restaurants for supporting the Hopper Bus, which brings visitors to
the town for free. The vehicle has gone from strength to strength and is now
self-sufficient, carrying 13,500 people in 100 days last year. “I don’t think
any other minibus in the country can boast that many passengers,” he said.
At the Annual Town Assembly it was announced that STC will be supporting the Hopper with a £7k grant 2013-14.
Free bus service operating between 25th May and 30th September, excluding Folk week (August 2nd - 9th)
Route details are available from
Sidmouth Information Centre phone 01395 516441,
email: ticinfo@sidmouth.gov.uk and
email: ticinfo@sidmouth.gov.uk and
Sidmouth Town Council phone 01395 512424,
email: enquiries@sidmouth.gov.uk
email: enquiries@sidmouth.gov.uk
Take the Hopper to Muttersmoor:
A walk through prehistory, following
ancient tracks through an area thought to be densely populated in the Stone
Age. There are breathtaking views in every direction, and an abundance of
wildlife in the colourful heathland. Children will love the freedom of the open
space, as well as the tales of smugglers and cavemen.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are buses to Sidmouth, Budleigh
Salterton and Otterton, and from June – September the Sidmouth Hopper bus runs
to Muttersmoor car park. For timetable information, zoom in on the
interactive map and click on the bus stops, visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33.
Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown copyright and database right 2013. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100022021.
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