SPORT IN SIDMOUTH
Sport in Sidmouth
Clubs, grounds and facilities for rugby, football, cricket, tennis, golf and more, with contact details for visiting teams and supporters.
RUGBY
Sidmouth RFC
Sidmouth Rugby Football Club fields a men’s 1st XV, 2nd XV, 3rd XV and Veterans side, a women’s team, and boys’ sections from under 6s to under 18s with girls’ sections from under 12s to under 18s. The club’s website carries next fixtures, latest results and match reports for each team.
Where
Heydons Lane, Sidmouth EX10 8NJ.
The club has a clubhouse in the centre of town (The Blackmore) and a training pavilion at Sidford.
Contact
Phone: 01395 516816
Website
FOOTBALL
Sidmouth Town AFC
Sidmouth Town play at Manstone Recreation Ground and compete in the Jewson Western Football League. The club runs four senior sides (1st, 2nd, 3rd and under 18s), and the ground has a food hatch on site.
Where
Manstone Recreation Ground, Manstone Lane, Sidmouth EX10 9TS.
Contact
Phone: 07561 854896
Website
CRICKET, TENNIS AND CROQUET
Beside the sea
The Fort Field is home to Sidmouth Cricket, Tennis and Croquet Club, founded in 1823, with tennis added in 1881 and croquet in 1907. The club describes the setting as one of the most picturesque in the country, and it is a lovely place to watch a match.
The tennis section has three floodlit all-weather courts for year-round play and a grass court used from April to September, weather permitting. The pavilion has a bar, changing rooms and showers, and the club offers adult and junior coaching.
Where
The Pavilion, Fortfield, Sidmouth EX10 8NT.
Contact
Clubhouse: 01395 513229 (it may not be answered at busy times or when closed).
Tennis enquiries: 07791 706104
Website
GOLF
Sidmouth Golf Club
The 18-hole course was designed by J H Taylor in 1889. It is a par 69 with undulating fairways and views over Lyme Bay, and the clubhouse looks out across the Devon and Dorset coastline. Visitors, groups and societies are welcome, and visitors are asked to bring a handicap certificate. Green fees vary by day and season, so please check with the club.
LEISURE CENTRE
Sidmouth Leisure Centre
Run by LED Community Leisure, the leisure centre is the place for a workout while you are in town. It has a gym with personal training, a range of group exercise classes for different levels, and junior activities including gymnastics. Visitors can enquire about a trial or a tour through the centre’s website.
Where
Primley Road, Sidmouth EX10 9LH.
Phone: 01395 577679
Parking is limited during school hours (8.30am to 4.00pm).
Opening hours
Monday and Tuesday: 06:45 to 21:30
Wednesday: 06:45 to 21:00
Thursday: 06:45 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 21:30
Friday: 06:45 to 19:00
Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 to 14:00
Hours change over the Christmas period.
Website
MORE CLUBS
And many more
Sidmouth Town Council keeps a directory of local sports clubs, and it includes the following.
Sailing and rowing
Sidmouth Sailing Club (dinghy sailing) and Sidmouth Gig Club (gig rowing).
Hockey
Sidmouth and Ottery Hockey Club.
Racquet sports
Sidmouth Badminton Club, Sidford Tennis Club, and table tennis at Sidbury and Sidford.
Bowls and boules
Sidmouth Bowling Club, short mat bowls at Sidbury and Sidford, and East Devon Pétanque Club.
Cricket and water sports
Sidbury Cricket Club, Sid Vale Sharks Swimming Club and Sidmouth Surf Life Saving Club.
Running, netball and martial arts
Sidmouth Running Club, Sidmouth Netball Club and Sidmouth Tae Kwon-Do.
Full listings and contact routes are on the Sidmouth Town Council sports clubs page.
MATCH DAY
Visiting for a fixture?
- Check the home club’s website for the latest fixture and kick-off details.
- Contact the club directly for directions, changing rooms and post-match hospitality.
- Book your accommodation early for weekends with home fixtures, as the town has a limited number of rooms.
- Confirm fixtures, opening hours and contact numbers with the club or facility before you travel.
PLAN YOUR STAY
Make a weekend of it
See where to stay in Sidmouth, including seafront hotels, and where to eat. For more ideas, browse things to do in Sidmouth.
Details were checked against each club’s own pages and the Sidmouth Town Council directory in October 2026. Fixtures, opening hours and contact details can change, so please confirm with the club or facility before you travel.