The Red Arrows will be wowing crowds with a daredevil display
Sidmouth Regatta and Airshow has returned with the Red Arrows ready to wow the crowds with another jaw-dropping display. The event, which runs from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, has a packed programme to keep families entertained this weekend.
Kicking off on Friday, August 22, the ‘Road Arrows’ Bicycle Display team will be displaying at 3pm on the Esplanade, with the Regatta Airshow commencing at 4.30pm.
This year’s event will also include a display by Sidmouth Lifeboat, Wing Walkers duo, Pitts Muscle Jet Plane and a finale by the RAF Red Arrows.
Below is exactly when the Red Arrows will arrive at Sidmouth on Friday (August 22), including the route they will take before and after and we are also live blogging their progress here:
1. 504404N 0032450W EXETER (EGTE) 6.17pm
2. 505029N 0032853W SE OF BICKLEIGH – 6.19pm
3. 504818N 0034657W E OF BOW 6.20pm
4. 505925N 0035225W W OF GEORGE NYMPTON 6.23pm
5. 510350N 0032708W NW OF UPTON 6.25pm
6. 504613N 0031711W VCY GOSFORTH 6.29pm
7. 504027N 0031414W SIDMOUTH DISPLAY 6.30pm
8. 503448N 0031126W OVERSEA 6.55pm
9. 503349N 0033635W VCY SANDYGATE – 7.07pm
10. 503924N 0034015W NW CHRISTOW – 7.08pm
11. 504404N 0032450W EXETER (EGTE) – 7.10pm
Timings and route may change due to weather or other requirements.
Other events at Sidmouth Air Show
Saturday sees sailing races from 10.30am, the ‘Surf Life Saving’ competition, a treasure hunt from 11am, Knowle Gardens Teddy Bears Picnic from 2pm, performances of ‘The Sea Raiders’ at 2pm and 4pm at the Ham, the return of the fancy dress Raft Race from 4pm and, at 9.15pm, the Grand Pyromusical Firework Display at Port Royal. Sunday continues with the Sidmouth Gig Regatta from 10am and Sailing Races from 10.30am.
With a busy weekend of events, Sidmouth Regatta 2025 is shaping up to be the highlight of the year for both visitors and residents alike.
For 2025, a new Airshow Grand Prize Draw has also been announced by organisers giving show goers a chance to win an three-hour ‘Flight Simulator Experience’ for three and VIP Tickets for two to the Jazz and Blues Festival 2026.
Other prizes include tickets for two to the Ham Marquee for the Folk Festival 2026 and RAF and Red Arrows Merchandise.
Tickets will be on sale at the Sidmouth TIC, Ham Lane from Monday, August 18 onwards, as well as on the Esplanade and at the Ham on Friday, August 22. The draw will be made at 7.30pm the same day.
