
Creativity on the Coast
Sea Fest is all about inspiring everyone to explore their creative selves and have a go at something new.
Supported by a fantastic network of local artists, creatives and local groups, there is plenty to see, make and do.
With a focus on creating with beach finds, repurposing and recycling what is thrown away to become litter to preserving heritage skills that help to tell community stories, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Tap into the joy of making, the art of play and the happiness of hand-made!

Sea Monster Finger Puppets
Colourful creations, full of fun, great for storytelling.
Dive in for some underwater sea life characters.

Sea Glass and Pebble Art
Smoothed by the sea, shaped by waves – connect with nature to create some unique art with sea glass and pebbles.
Coastal creations to remind us of our beautiful “sea spot” to cherish.

Flying Jellyfish
Tentacles, stingers and squirts but no backbone!
Craft your marine animal to make it fly.
Love them or loathe them, come and create your own cool creature!

Coastal Coasters
All things coastal – decorate your coaster to create a mini work of art.
Get inspired to revamp your coasters at home!

Sidmouth Science Festival
Scientific, fun, hands-on stuff to do – explore science in our everyday lives.
Find out what’s in store for this year’s festival.
Not to be missed – just by the Sea Fest entrance!

East Devon Withy Pots
Come and have a chat with the wonderful Dave French who will be weaving with willow.
Sea Fest is proud to be supporting this heritage craft designated as endangered by English Heritage.
Watch Dave at work on the lawn in the Arena.

Children's Story Telling
Tales of the sea.
Step out to chill out at story time.

Happy Bubbles
Like a wandering minstrel, join Charlotte to create some happy shapes.
Bubble up and blow out wherever you find her.

Sidmouth Plastic Warriors
Grab a picker and meet the Plastic Warriors, beach cleaning at Jacobs Ladder beach from 10am.
And find them after in the arena, help to make a mermaid sculpture with beach waste finds.

Seaton XR
Celebrate the coastline, converse about climate, print a patch at the pink boat.