Tapeley Park sits high on a hill overlooking the River Torridge and the North Devon coastline commanding spectacular views, and has been home to the Christie family since the 1700's.
This widely known and respected Art Society has historic links to the Burton Art Gallery & Museum in Bideford, North Devon. Members of the Society include painters, printmakers, sculptors, wood-carvers, potters and textile artists.
Self taught painter, and creator of imaginary things. Combining an increasing love and interest in colour, led him to going through a period of experimenting with paint and other surface media, He has now come to a place where he creates portraits and figurative work which is mesmerising, powerful
From the Quay, head up Bridgeland Street and hang a left down this pretty street - Mill Street. Mill Street really is a hidden gem for unusual shopping. The stree hosts lots of quirky, local, independent shops and eateries.
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