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
With a pretty riverside setting, the Royal Hotel in Bideford is part of the Brend Group of Hotels. It makes a wonderful base from which to explore all the delights of North Devon. The hotel is based literally on the Tarka Trail, making us the perfect location for walkers and cyclists to see Devon
The Bideford Youth Pipe Band is based in the "Little white town" of Bideford on the rugged North Devon coast. We formed in 1991, the band is made up of youngsters between the ages of 10 and 18, togethe r with their teachers. We play a range of traditional Scottish favourites like 'Scotland the Brave
Opened in 1912 to celebrate Queen Victoria's reign, Victoria Park is one of the jewels in Bideford's crown; any Bidefordian will tell you how lucky we are to have a park of this calibre in the heart of the town.