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
ARC is a community racquet & fitness centre in Bideford where everyone can exercise, socialise and learn together. Our facilities include: Indoor & Outdoor Tennis Courts, Badminton Courts Squash Courts Table Tennis Tables Gym & Fitness Studios. We offer court & equipment hire, memberships packages
We're a warm, friendly church right in the heart of Bideford, a beautiful little town in North Devon. Everyone's welcome, no matter who you are, what age you are, whatever background you happen to be born into ... welcome, welcome, welcome. We meet every Sunday morning, starting at 10.30am. We
180 miles of discovery The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure-eight loop inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter. Unspoiled countryside, dramatic sea cliffs and the longest, continuous cycle path in the UK are waiting to be discovered. Walking or cycling, The Tarka Trail offers the best
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum is over 65 years old. With its friendly team of staff and volunteers, it has been celebrating, exhibiting and nurturing all kinds of artists since being established on 31 October, 1951 by Thomas Burton and Hubert Coop.
We have been trading in Bideford for more than 20 years and are now in the main hall of Bideford Pannier Market, having moved from the shop in Allhalland Street.
Way of the Wharves is a Bideford based Maritime Heritage Charity. They created this stunning piece of informative art on the quayside wall, next to the Tarka the Otter sculpture. The 2-metre long, stainless steel interpretation panel tells the tale of East-the-Water’s historic wharves. Spanning