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
VanQuest are a family-run campervan hire business based in beautiful North Devon, trading since 2011. We have a fleet of modern VW T5/T6 campervans that are clean, comfortable, fuel-efficient and great value, each with its own individual identity to make your hiring experience unique. If you have
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.
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.
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.