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
Essential Mobility are an established mobility retailer with stores in both Barnstaple and Bideford. If you are looking for Wheelchairs, Mobility Scooters, Rise & Recline Chairs, Stairlifts, Daily Living Aids or much more, please come and see us. Our experienced team are always on hand to advise on
At Vision Express we provide thorough eye tests, simply explained with expert care you can trust. We stock a wide range of designer and exclusive glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. All our eyewear comes with 100 day returns guarantee and lifetime servicing for complete peace of mind. Find us on
Originally established in 1950 the Men’s and Ladies clubs merged in 2005 to form the mixed Bideford Victoria Park Bowling Club now in place. Our clubhouse has excellent facilities and our green is always maintained to a high standard. Members are mainly drawn from the Bideford and wider Torridge
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
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.