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
Tapeley Park sits high on a hill overlooking the River Torridge and the North Devon coastline commanding spectacular views, and has been home to the Christie family since the 1700's.
Founded in 1905 at Instow, at the confluence of the Taw and Torridge rivers in North Devon, the Club celebrated its centenary in 2005. Whether you sail dinghies, catamarans, cruisers or prefer motors, we'll float your boat.
Five Sunnyside is a characterful and quirky 2 bedroom terraced Victorian cottage providing convenient and comfortable accommodation particularly suited to cyclists and walkers and anyone wishing to explore the historic harbour town of Bideford and its surrounds.
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
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.