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.
The First In Last Out is a traditional family-friendly pub on the outskirts of Bideford serving good home-cooked food and a very popular Sunday carvery. There is a large outdoor area containing a covered smoking area and play equipment for Children, as well as a pool table, dartboards, and a
Cafe Collective was established in October 2013 and have strived to produce delicious food, using locally sourced produce at affordable prices. Our intention has always been to make Bideford a destination. Our philosophy is to produce a different choice, catering for all dietary needs but always
Way of the Wharves is a volunteer lead community project researching and communicating the history of the the wharves at East the Water. Connected to Bideford by the long bridge East the Water has a long industrial history including: shipbuilding, lime kilns and horticulture, potteries and tobacco
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
The Thatched Inn is a traditional historic pub situated in the small village of Abbotsham. Formerly a Tradesman pub, The Thatched Inn has been the heart of the local community for the past 400 years.
Bideford Blues and Appledore Junior Football Club are committed to providing football for all youth players regardless of their age, gender, mental or physical ability.