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
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.
Artmakers.UK was first created as an online gallery in response to Covid to provide support to little known rural and coastal artists by providing them with a platform to promote and sell their exceptional artwork at a difficult time. Art Upstairs Gallery, is our first physical gallery space we
RootNotes is a Bideford-based community music organisation, run by local musician Becki Driscoll. RootNotes offers music workshops for all ages and all abilities in a variety of different settings. Becki is an established community musician with over 15 years of experience working with people from a
Pilates is a system of exercises designed to make you leaner and stronger and allow you to feel calmer and more youthful. It is suitable for everyone from elite athletes to people with limited capabilities due to injury or illness. It can be practised by young and old.
Stained Glass and fused glass courses and workshops. Enjoy learning the fascinating art of working with stained and fused glass with award-winning glass artist, Gigha Klinkenborg. One-day, two-day, and half day stained and fused glass workshops for small groups, individuals, and families. Join our