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Tarka the Otter statue
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
The Milky Way
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
Bideford Old Town Bridge
One of the longest medieval bridges in England, being 677 feet (222 yards) long with 24 arches.
Bideford Travel
Located in Mill Street. Bideford Travel is the second shop from the Braunton Travel Ltd group an independent travel agent based in the North Devon. Fully governed, licensed and ATOL-bonded you can rest assured that your holiday and your money is in safe hands
Way of the Wharves
Way of the Wharves is a Bideford based Maritime Heritage Charity. They created this stunning piece of informative art on the quayside wall, next to the Tarka the Otter sculpture. The 2-metre long, stainless steel interpretation panel tells the tale of East-the-Water’s historic wharves. Spanning
North Devon+
We offer a range of services to support businesses, organisations and communities in the northern Devon area including:
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
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 Tarka Trail
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