The Bideford Railway Heritage Centre has restored the railway. The railway opened in 1855, being extended from Barnstaple and ran onwards to Torrington in 1871. For many years direct trains ran to and from London Waterloo, including the famous “Atlantic Coast Express.” Sadly the line fell victim of
La Di Dah Pottery is the working studio of Karly la Fontaine. Karly works in porcelain making both functional and decorative items for the home, and one-off original, delicate jewellery pieces.
Bideford Pottery is a small family business which was established in 1983. Specialising in traditional North Devon slipware, they are particularly well-known for their highly decorated harvest jugs which are mainly commissioned pieces that commemorate special occasions and events.
180 miles of discovery The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure-eight loop inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter. Unspoiled countryside, dramatic sea cliffs and the longest, continuous cycle path in the UK are waiting to be discovered. Walking or cycling, The Tarka Trail offers the best
Look to my butchers for traditional, fresh meats that both smell and taste great. Based in Bideford, Devon, Mill Street Butchers has been around for 10 years, though it has recently been taken over by Ray Eyers.
Poolside Kiosk sells drinks and snacks. You can also grab the table tennis bats from the Kisok should you fancy a game of ping pong on the recently installed Table Tennis Tables