| Sidmouth | |
|---|---|
 Looking west along Sidmouth beach | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Sidmouth Location within Devon | |
| Population | 12,569 |
| OS grid reference | SY124874 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Sidmouth |
| Postcode district | EX10 |
| Dialling code | 01395 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | visitdevon.co.uk/sidmouth |
Sidmouth (/ˈsɪdməθ/) is a town on the English Channel in Devon, South West England, 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Exeter. With a population of 12,569 in 2011, it is a tourist resort and a gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. A large part of the town has been designated a conservation area.