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.
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
Situated next door to The Burton at Bideford, Café du Parc is a fabulous meeting place for breakfast, lunch and relaxing chats over coffee and a cake. The café is bistro-style, giving it a light, airy atmosphere with friendly staff who’ll make you feel at home.
Our main provision for Bideford is daily kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on the River Torridge. We operate daily between Little America (LA) and Kingsley Steps / Bank End on the Quay.
Bideford Cinema presents a varied and entertaining programme of current films, shown on some of the biggest screens to be found anywhere in North Devon.
Billys was the first and best sandwich shop in Bideford when it first opened, and it still is! Come in and enjoy a delicious filled sandwich or roll made exactly how you like it right in front of you.