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.
180 miles of discovery The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure-eight loop inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter. Unspoiled countryside, dramatic sea cliffs and the longest, continuous cycle path in the UK are waiting to be discovered. Walking or cycling, The Tarka Trail offers the best
At Vision Express we provide thorough eye tests, simply explained with expert care you can trust. We stock a wide range of designer and exclusive glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. All our eyewear comes with 100 day returns guarantee and lifetime servicing for complete peace of mind. Find us on
A comfortable two bedroom detached holiday bungalow located in beautiful Welcombe, just over a mile from the nearest beach and within easy reach of other award winning beaches and beautiful coastal villages.
Five Sunnyside is a characterful and quirky 2 bedroom terraced Victorian cottage providing convenient and comfortable accommodation particularly suited to cyclists and walkers and anyone wishing to explore the historic harbour town of Bideford and its surrounds.
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 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.
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