The Bideford Bridge Trust grew from the group of people who built and managed the various bridges that crossed the Torridge between Bideford and East-the-Water in North Devon, England. The bridge has a long and colourful history. The income and investments over the years - managed by the Trustees -
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
Otters is a coffee shop on Bidefords Quay with outside seating and serving fantastic Union Coffee, cakes (including Vegan and Gluten free options), breakfasts and burgers.
Way of the Wharves is a volunteer lead community project researching and communicating the history of the the wharves at East the Water. Connected to Bideford by the long bridge East the Water has a long industrial history including: shipbuilding, lime kilns and horticulture, potteries and tobacco
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
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!