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.
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.
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.
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
From the Quay, head up Bridgeland Street and hang a left down this pretty street - Mill Street. Mill Street really is a hidden gem for unusual shopping. The stree hosts lots of quirky, local, independent shops and eateries.
The covered Bideford Market Facility Bideford’s Pannier Market is sited in the Old Town Area: follow the High Street, take a left turn along Grenville Street and there it stands, a formidable Victorian Building.