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
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
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.
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
Cottages on the Coast is a local, family-run, holiday letting agency offering quality holiday cottage stays across North Devon. The company is built on over a decade of experience within the holiday industry, a wealth of local knowledge and an authentic love for the local area.
Comfortable hideaway cottage for up to 4 guests close to the town centre of Bideford and a short stroll from the Pannier Market. A relaxing, hideaway cottage in in the Port and Market Town of Bideford, North Devon, within walking distance of restaurants, pubs, shops and the quayside.