Way of the Wharves is a volunteer lead community project researching and communicating the history of the the wharves at East the Water. Connected to Bideford by the long bridge East the Water has a long industrial history including: shipbuilding, lime kilns and horticulture, potteries and tobacco
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.
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
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.
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!