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
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
BookRelief UK is a literacy charity that started life as a community group in Appledore, North Devon in October 2006 and became a registered charity in March 2010.
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.
Who would of thought, a meeting on a cold miserable February day, could turn out so well, with just one random idea? Tonia Quance of Businesses of Bideford (B.O.B) thought how wonderful it would be to have our very own bronze Tarka in Bideford. After much fund raising, and with the help of many
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!