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Discover East Devon Through Our “Local Knowledge”
At Oakdown, we believe the very best holidays happen when you experience a destination like a local rather than just another tourist. That’s why we’ve created what we call our “Local Knowledge” – a treasure trove of insider secrets, hidden gems, and local wisdom that transforms an ordinary holiday into an extraordinary adventure.
Our family has called East Devon home for generations, and we’ve spent decades uncovering the special places, perfect timings, and local connections that make all the difference. From the fisherman in Beer who knows exactly when the best mackerel runs happen, to the secret pathway that leads to the most spectacular sunrise viewpoint on the Jurassic Coast – this is the kind of authentic local insight that simply can’t be found in guidebooks.
Local Knowledge – November 2026
November near Oakdown is dramatic rather than gentle, at least for the first week. Sidbury's bonfire and Ottery St Mary's tar barrels both fall within days of each other....
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October near Oakdown swings between the two ends of the calendar year's character. There's still a proper festival to enjoy in Sidmouth, plus a carnival along the coast. The...
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September brings a proper mix near Oakdown — a full week of guided walking, one of Sidmouth's biggest street events of the year and a trip further afield to...
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August near Oakdown is bookended by two of Sidmouth's biggest events of the year. The Folk Festival runs into the first week of the month. The Regatta & Air...
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July Local Knowledge — Oakdown Holiday Park Oakdown Holiday Park · Sidmouth · East Devon Local Knowledge – July SidyFest, three Dorset festivals and the start of Camp Bestival...
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May is one of the busiest months near Oakdown. Three East Devon events land within a few weeks of each other, running right through to the Spring Bank Holiday...
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April is Easter month at Oakdown. The park is properly open for the season by the time the school holidays land, with plenty close by for families — and...
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March is when Oakdown properly wakes up. We open for the new season on 18 March — and by happy coincidence that's the very same day Kennaway House holds...
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February is a quiet month at Oakdown. The park itself doesn't open for the new season until 18 March, but the coast and countryside around us are very much...
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