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
Who would of thought, a meeting on a cold miserable February day, could turn out so well, with just one random idea? Tonia Quance of Businesses of Bideford (B.O.B) thought how wonderful it would be to have our very own bronze Tarka in Bideford. After much fund raising, and with the help of many
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
Our handmade belts are crafted using traditional tools & methods in North Devon. The belts are made from full-grain Italian tanned English and Italian bull hides.
This multi award winning day out near Bideford really is a great option for some family fun ... but don’t just take our word for it, check out TripAdvisor to see what people are saying. There are currently very limited tickets available for selected sessions due to reduced capacity and ALL visits
Self taught painter, and creator of imaginary things. Combining an increasing love and interest in colour, led him to going through a period of experimenting with paint and other surface media, He has now come to a place where he creates portraits and figurative work which is mesmerising, powerful