Tapeley Park sits high on a hill overlooking the River Torridge and the North Devon coastline commanding spectacular views, and has been home to the Christie family since the 1700's.
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
Refurnish Bideford in Mill Street is a charity helping people, reducing waste and re-using furniture and household items. We offer affordable reused goods
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 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
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.
Our youth centre provides a unique & SAFE SPACE for young people aged 11 – 19 from across the Bideford area. With a wealth of creative activities including cooking, pool competitions, table tennis, a music studio & outdoor games.. there's more!