Opened in 1912 to celebrate Queen Victoria's reign, Victoria Park is one of the jewels in Bideford's crown; any Bidefordian will tell you how lucky we are to have a park of this calibre in the heart of the town.
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
At East-the-Water our aims are to: Provide a happy, caring, learning environment where every child and adult is respected and valued. Provide a broad and balanced curriculum that enables out children's social, emotional, creative and intellectual skills to develop and flourish. Provide a start to
A private room on the first floor with a private entrance via an external staircase. The room is large with an en suite shower room and separate WC. The room has a view over the garden with large trees in the foreground and stretching views toward Northam and Westward Ho! beach. On a quiet evening
Bideford Bay Holiday Park boasts the most spectacular coastal views from it’s hilltop location. If you’re fancying a splash, you’ll love the outdoor swimming pool, or the Blue Flag beach on your doorstep!
The Durrant House Hotel is Bideford's largest hotel, boasting 125 comfortable bedrooms, an a la carte restaurant and a luxury spa and salon on site. The Hotel also has an outdoor pool which is open to guests throughout the summer months, as well as a sauna and a small gym.
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.