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.
Look to my butchers for traditional, fresh meats that both smell and taste great. Based in Bideford, Devon, Mill Street Butchers has been around for 10 years, though it has recently been taken over by Ray Eyers.
At Hiron & Sons in Mill Street, we value quality and service We specialise in whole animal butchery, which means we avoid buying packaged cuts of meat wherever possible. This is the best way to ensure quality and animal welfare, working with Local Farmers and cutting out the corporate middleman.
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 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