u3a

Weston-super-Mare

Trip to Sidmouth for the Folk Festival

Event type: Outing
Date: 2nd August 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Group: Days Out and Holidays
Organiser:
Cost: £20.50
Booking: Note that booking is required.

Sidmouth in Devon is usually a peaceful seaside town, but during Folk Festival week it becomes a lively hub of music, song and dance. Enjoy performances along the seafront and throughout the town, explore the shops, cafés and pubs, or simply relax by the sea—there may even be time for a paddle!

🗓 Trip Details

  • Date: Sunday 2 August 2026
  • Departure: 9:00am from Locking Road Car Park
  • Pick-ups: Farm Foods, Esso Garage, and bus stop near Food Warehouse
  • Return from Sidmouth: 5:00pm
  • Approx. arrival in Weston: 7:00pm
  • Cost: £20.50 (includes coach fare and driver’s tip)

✅ How to Book

You can book your place in one of two ways:

Online

  • Complete the online form (click on the link).
  • The organiser will contact you to confirm your place before payment.

By Post

  • Download, print, and complete the application form (click on the link).
  • Send with a stamped addressed envelope (SAE) to:
    Sidmouth Trip
    8 The Orchard
    Locking
    Weston-super-Mare
    BS24 8DU
  • If paying by cheque, include it with your form (see payment details below).

💳 Payment Options

  • Cash – at any coffee morning
  • Cheque – payable to “Weston-super-Mare u3a Social Account”
    (send to the address above)
  • Bank Transfer (BACS):
    (Only pay after your place has been confirmed)
    • Account name: Weston-super-Mare u3a Social Account
    • Sort Code: 30-99-51
    • Account Number: 02907608
    • Reference: SIDMOUTH

⚠️ Please do not make a bank transfer until your place has been confirmed, as refunds can be difficult if the trip is oversubscribed. or worse still has to be cancelled


To email the organiser click this link


ℹ️ Important Information

  • The trip is for members and their guests. Guests can only go on one trip in any 12 month period.
  • The trip will go ahead once viability is confirmed.
  • After confirmation, no refunds will be given unless a replacement can be found.