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We own and maintain over 40 acres of land around the Valley
Our Volunteers look after over 50miles of footpaths and help keep the River Sid free from litter and pollution
We run events, walks and talks and produce regular newsletters and publications
We own and run the Sidmouth Museum, which attracts around 13,000 visitors every year
The SVA was formed in 1846 to protect the landscape and amenities of the Sid Valley
We look after the Keith Owen Fund, which gives grants to a wide range of local projects

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Sid Vale Association

Forthcoming Events

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Guided Walk of Western Town

26 Jun 2018 10:30AM

Sidmouth in Bloom clean-up-day

27 Jun 2018 10:00AM

27 Jun 2018 14:00PM

Welcome to the Sid Vale Association Website

The Association was founded in 1846 to:

Conserve and promote the Valley’s Architecture and the Built Environment
Protect and enhance the Valley’s Landscape and Amenities
Record the Local History of the valley

We are a charity and we:

Own and manage over 40 acres of land in the Sid Valley for the benefit of the public
Own and run the Sidmouth museum
Maintain nearly 60 miles of public rights of way and the River in our land
Run events, walks and talks
Produce magazines and other publications of local interest
Administer the SVA's Keith Owen Fund which awards grants to local organisations

If you would like us to give a presentation about the work of the SVA to your group or organisation, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to contact us

To learn more about the outline design to help flooding and erosion in Sidmouth click here

To view the SVA's response to the Port Royal Scoping Study click here

The SVA is very involved in objecting to the current planning applications for the Sidmouth employment site and the Knowle redevelopment. The Save Our Sidmouth website gives full details of our involvement.