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
St Marys Parish Church is tucked behind the Town Council Building, close to the Old Bridge in Bideford. The church tower dates back to 1259. We offer a ‘mixed diet of Services and Events which we feel are relevant, interesting and uplifting. Hopefully when you scroll down these pages you will find
Bideford canoe club BCC is an active family-friendly canoe club based in Ropewalk Bideford. The club provides a focus for the sport of canoeing and kayaking for local people, particularly young people and families, on an inclusive basis.
ARC is a community racquet & fitness centre in Bideford where everyone can exercise, socialise and learn together. Our facilities include: Indoor & Outdoor Tennis Courts, Badminton Courts Squash Courts Table Tennis Tables Gym & Fitness Studios. We offer court & equipment hire, memberships packages
Catherine Short, an ex-dancer with a passion for health, wellness and mobility uses all her services to support each other helping you be your best. She runs group and one to one Pilates classes as well as functional fitness classes on our beautiful beach Westward Ho! Her Pilates training is a key