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.
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
The Joiners Arms Pub is a friendly old style English pub with accommodation serving local Ales, Lagers and Cider. Just like a village pub but in the centre of town Live Music on Saturday Nights, From the best local bands and a few more well know acts thrown in as well
The Appledore Inn is a Husband & Wife run local pub under new ownership since December 2020 Our aim is to make all of our customers feel at home with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The pub is one of the oldest in Bideford and is very proud of it’s heritage.
Overlooking the River Torridge, this old-world pub with rooms dates back to the mid-1500s. It’s a 7-minute walk from the Burton Art Gallery and Museum, and 3 miles from both the beach and Northam Burrows Country Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Club. A stone's throw away from us is the Tarka
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum is over 65 years old. With its friendly team of staff and volunteers, it has been celebrating, exhibiting and nurturing all kinds of artists since being established on 31 October, 1951 by Thomas Burton and Hubert Coop.
Visit the beautiful island of Lundy from the port of Bideford. Enjoy a day trip to the island of Lundy on board the MS Oldenburg - regular departures from March to October. At three miles long and a half a mile long, its an unspoilt part of northern Devon, home to seals and the iconic puffin.