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
North Devon Display Gymnastics Club is a British Gymnastics affiliated and Sports England GymMark accredited club. Situated on Caddsdown, just on the outskirts of Bideford town centre
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
The Durrant House Hotel is Bideford's largest hotel, boasting 125 comfortable bedrooms, an a la carte restaurant and a luxury spa and salon on site. The Hotel also has an outdoor pool which is open to guests throughout the summer months, as well as a sauna and a small gym.
An independent restaurant in Mill Street Bideford specialising in locally sourced fresh produce supporting North Devon fishermen, butchers, greengrocers and distilleries.