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
Founded in 1905 at Instow, at the confluence of the Taw and Torridge rivers in North Devon, the Club celebrated its centenary in 2005. Whether you sail dinghies, catamarans, cruisers or prefer motors, we'll float your boat.
We meet informally in the Joiners' Arms 6 Market Street, Bideford on the first Tuesday of every month, at 7.30 pm. Our informal café meetings are at The Pannier Pantry at the Custom House, 1 Bridgeland Street on the third Thursday of each month, at 11.00 am. All are welcome to these meetings and to
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
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.
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.
Torridge Business Networking (TBN) is a friendly, informal, not for profit business networking group. We have no joining fees, membership charges, no requirement to pass on referrals nor requirement to attend meetings. The only requirement is to enjoy our meetings. Our members do of course make