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
Trev's shed started trading in Bideford Pannier Market in 2012, with a stall selling his wood turned items. Trev left school at 15 and trained as a coach builder and has always loved working with wood.
Bideford Pottery is a small family business which was established in 1983. Specialising in traditional North Devon slipware, they are particularly well-known for their highly decorated harvest jugs which are mainly commissioned pieces that commemorate special occasions and events.
Offering a wide range of handmade items, using poker work, macramé and decoupage, as well as the more familiar sewing, knitting and crochet, The Crafty Old Lady has something for everyone.
We sell your generously donated good quality clothes, books, music and homewares to raise money to fight poverty and suffering. We also stock a good selection of Fairtrade food and greetings cards.
Best described as a cartoonist in wood, John Butler's surreal and gently humorous carvings make his gallery an essential destination for visitors and locals alike.