Events

Bideford has been twinned with the French town of Landivisiau in Brittany since 1976. Landivisiau is situated about 25 kilometres south of the ferry port of Roscoff. Very strong links with Landivisiau have been built up over the last thirty years by the Bideford Twinning Association which organises the twinning on behalf of the Town Council.

All riders welcome. All bikes welcome. Refreshments are available at the Devon Food Co stand or from the surrounding eateries.

We do not charge an entrance fee but a donation into our bucket would be gratefully received which is to be given to a chosen charity at the end of the season.

Join us for drop-in art activities aimed at younger children, parents and carers. Mini Arts Lab! is on every Tuesday during term time.

The first session is on Tuesday 4th June.

£2 suggested donation per participant.

Michael Morpurgo: A Lifetime in Stories will look at the author’s life and writing process as well as the lives he created for some of his remarkable characters. A handwritten draft of War Horse will be on display, showing how the story evolved from first draft to publication, as well as a maquette of the Joey puppet.

Appledore Book Festival is a charity founded in 2006 by Nick Arnold, author of Horrible Science.

Circus Funtasia are back with a new show for 2019, with some familiar faces and also some new ones too. We are an all human travelling circus featuring a dazzling assortment of acts that will both amaze and amuse. Our heated big top and grandstand seating makes our performance a far cry from circuses of yesteryear. Our action packed show has left happy crowds wherever we have been.

The Day Of The Dead Festival, Westward Ho! was established in 2017. It's just perfect for the village as it's a celebration of life. A time to remember your ancestors and the fond memories they bring. We have music, a procession, lights, fire shows, street foods, dance and a firework display to finish.

Want to start 2020 in style? With friends, family, neighbours, fellow villagers, visitors...all together loving life? We are back for the third year, the ONLY way to start 2020 is with us on this fine morning at Westward Ho!

12.15am Join Peter on the Prom/on the beach under The Fairway Buoy getting ready for this fine event. We will be checking out your fancy dress, there will be some safety advise, some frolicks and getting readyness!