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 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
Magpie & Hook is a modern craft shop and teaching studio on Mill Street Bideford. Providing haberdashery, and yarn and lots of sewing, knitting and crochet workshops
The Joiners Arms Pub is a friendly old style English pub with accommodation serving local Ales, Lagers and Cider. Just like a village pub but in the centre of town Live Music on Saturday Nights, From the best local bands and a few more well know acts thrown in as well
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.
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.