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
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
A private room on the first floor with a private entrance via an external staircase. The room is large with an en suite shower room and separate WC. The room has a view over the garden with large trees in the foreground and stretching views toward Northam and Westward Ho! beach. On a quiet evening
Bideford Bay Holiday Park boasts the most spectacular coastal views from it’s hilltop location. If you’re fancying a splash, you’ll love the outdoor swimming pool, or the Blue Flag beach on your doorstep!
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.
Designers is a family business established 20 years ago in the port town of Bideford. Our aim has always been to provide a friendly, personal service with quality flowers and helpful individual attention, to help create whatever you require to celebrate your special occasion, delivered to your door.
Our site is set on our nursery in beautiful North Devon. We are in a very sheltered spot but less than a mile from the sea. We are close to the twin estuary of the Taw and Torridge rivers.