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
Your friendly, local, caffeine fix - we are a quirky, relaxed and independent café serving coffee, tea (both loose leaf or bubble), milkshakes, waffles, crêpes, cakes and light lunches. Open for take away and delivery. Pop in and say hello!
This multi award winning day out near Bideford really is a great option for some family fun ... but don’t just take our word for it, check out TripAdvisor to see what people are saying. There are currently very limited tickets available for selected sessions due to reduced capacity and ALL visits
Located on the Tarka Trail in Bideford this family pub has a welcoming and friendly themed atmosphere, we’ve really hit the nail on the head. Open daily and located on the Tarka Trail in Bideford this family pub with the decked Tarka Terrace and food served daily it’s the perfect rest bite
Billys was the first and best sandwich shop in Bideford when it first opened, and it still is! Come in and enjoy a delicious filled sandwich or roll made exactly how you like it right in front of you.
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
Our main provision for Bideford is daily kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on the River Torridge. We operate daily between Little America (LA) and Kingsley Steps / Bank End on the Quay.