Timings confirmed for Sidmouth Airshow 2023

The timings for Sidmouth Airshow have now been confirmed.

The display will take place next Friday (25 August) and feature the Red Arrows, alongside a Spitfire and Hurricane and other aerobatic displays to kick off the Sidmouth Regatta weekend.

There will also be a 'food village' with local food stalls at the Ham, and the Sidmouth Giants will make an appearance on the seafront.

Timings

5pm – Team Raven

5.25pm – Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire and Hurricane

5.50pm – Stampe Display Team

6.10pm - The Titans

6.30pm – Royal Air Force Aerobatic Display Team, The Red Arrows

Parking and road closures

All district council car parks will be available for use as normal.

Extra car parking at Sidmouth Rugby Club (10am to 9pm, £10), Sidmouth Cricket Club (4pm to 9pm, £10), and at the top of Redwood Road (10am to 9pm, £8) will also be available.

The entire seafront from Manor Road to Port Royal will be closed to all traffic from 12pm to 9pm on the day.

No-parking restrictions will be in place from 12pm to 9pm on Manor Road, Station Road between the Esplanade and Ice House Lane, the entirety of All Saints Road, Radway, Vicarage Road, Temple Street and Arcot Road, The Triangle and Redwood Road.

Port Royal will also be closed from 12pm on Friday 25 August to 9pm on Monday 28 August for regatta activities.

The Esplanade from Ham Lane to Fore Street will be shut from 8.45pm to 9.45pm on Saturday 26 August for a firework display.

Water safety zone

A temporary air display water safety zone will be in force off Sidmouth beach on Friday 25 August.

No vessels are allowed in this area from 4.30pm until the end of the display (approx. 7pm) and the area will be patrolled.

Failure to comply could result in the airshow being delayed, curtailed or cancelled.

Volunteer collectors wanted

The town council is also seeking volunteers to help collect money towards the show.

They will be needed across the seafront, Salcombe Hill, Peak Hill and Connaught Gardens collecting donations via buckets and contactless payments.

If you would like to be a volunteer, email [email protected].

Sidmouth Regatta

A previous display (Sidmouth Town Council)

Sidmouth Regatta will continue over the weekend with a program including sailing club races, street theatre and a firework display.

Donations

Sidmouth Town Council has launched an online fundraising appeal for the airshow.

You can donate online here.