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
Designers is a family business established 20 years ago in the port town of Bideford. Our aim has always been to provide a friendly, personal service with quality flowers and helpful individual attention, to help create whatever you require to celebrate your special occasion, delivered to your door.
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!
We are a licensed quayside Coffee Shop/Cafe by the river with plenty of outdoor seating on the picturesque Bideford Quay. Why come and sample our lovely welcoming atmosphere and watch the world go by whilst enjoying an Italian Carraro coffee and one of our amazing homemade cakes, made by the
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.
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.