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
Tourist Information Centre Our tourist information centre is conveniently located within the Burton Art Gallery, next to the Riverbank Car Park and Victoria Park. They offer a full information service at the front desk including tips on the best places to visit in North Devon, accommodation, bus
BookRelief UK is a literacy charity that started life as a community group in Appledore, North Devon in October 2006 and became a registered charity in March 2010.
Please visit our Tourist Information Desk found next to The Cornish Bakery for information on the surrounding area and other attractions in the region. For information regarding accommodation please telephone Bideford's Tourist Information on 01237 47767 or 01237 421853.
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.