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
Established in 2011 by best friends Taryn and Claire. TLC stands for Tender Loving Care, a factor of the salon experience that we think everybody deserves. The salon aims to give everybody that feel good factor with high quality treatments and affordable prices.
Welcome to Garlands, a locally owned, traditional stationery shop, dating back some 60 + years , and situated in one of the oldest streets in Bideford. Allhalland Street. Walking around the shop you'll come across the usual selection of Ringbinders, Leverarch Files, Dividers, Document Wallets,
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.
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.