DEVON has lots of beautiful seaside towns, but when it comes to finding one that is more peaceful than most, it can feel tricky.

Sidmouth in East is home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the UK and, surprisingly, has no arcades or rides.

View of the Esplanade and beachfront in Sidmouth, East Devon, South West England.Sidmouth in Devon is set to get a £21million glow-up Credit: Alamy Illustration of a map of Sidmouth and Lyme Bay, showing the Sidmouth Town Beach and East Beach, with offshore breakwaters and marked working areas.The project would focus on upgrading the seafront Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk

And soon the spot will be getting a £21million glow-up.

The multi-million pound project will focus on protecting seafront.

There will be new offshore breakwaters, a 120 metre beach groyne, flood gates and a number of repairs to existing sea walls.

Ultimately, the upgrades will help to not only protect thebut homes and businesses in the area too.

When visiting the Victorian seaside town, make sure to head to the , which is known for being one of the cleanest beaches in the UK.

Have a look at the cliffs as well, which form part of England‘s only natural

As for the town, instead of amusement arcades, loud sports bars and dodgy street food vendors, you’ll find galleries, antiques shops, independent boutiques and

Travel reporter has previously visited the town and said: “Growing up, I always associated Sidmouth with ‘that place that had donkeys’.

People and families sunbathing and swimming on the Jurassic Coast in Devon, UK.When visiting Sidmouth, make sure to explore the town as well as the beach, where you’ll find no arcades or loud sports bars Credit: Alamy Collage of travel items including a plane, sunscreen, passport, suitcase, and plane tickets, advertising The Sun's travel Instagram account.

“This is due to Sidmouth being home to the free-to-visit that has over 100 donkeys that they have improved the lives of.

“Away from the sanctuary, I also visited the beach on occasions growing up.

“Sidmouth is pretty, but I often think people also forget how impressive it is with the dramatic cliffs dating back 200million years.

“They are part of the – which is made of vibrant reed sandstone cliffs from the Triassic period.

“They are a wonder to see and within the area, there are many places to go and things to do where families can learn more about the Jurassic Coast.”