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Things to do : Heritage, Maritime & Museums
Bideford does have a rich history, and there are several notable historic areas and landmarks in and around the town. Here are a few historic sites in Bideford that you might find interesting
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Way of the Wharves
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
Tapeley Park Gardens
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.
The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum is over 65 years old. With its friendly team of staff and volunteers, it has been celebrating, exhibiting and nurturing all kinds of artists since being established on 31 October, 1951 by Thomas Burton and Hubert Coop.
Chudleigh Fort
Historical landmark in Bideford, England Chudleigh Fort is an ornamental fort in East-the-Water, a suburb of Bideford in Devon in the UK. The site was originally an actual 17th-century earthwork gun platform that was built during the English Civil War. In the 19th century, the site was reconstructed
Bideford Baptist Church
We're a warm, friendly church right in the heart of Bideford, a beautiful little town in North Devon. Everyone's welcome, no matter who you are, what age you are, whatever background you happen to be born into ... welcome, welcome, welcome. We meet every Sunday morning, starting at 10.30am. We
Tarka the Otter statue
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 Old Town Bridge
One of the longest medieval bridges in England, being 677 feet (222 yards) long with 24 arches.
Steamship Freshspring
We are restoring a historic steamship and we host public tours and engage with young people to inspire them to think about maritime careers.
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
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
St Marys Parish Church
St Marys Parish Church is tucked behind the Town Council Building, close to the Old Bridge in Bideford. The church tower dates back to 1259. We offer a ‘mixed diet of Services and Events which we feel are relevant, interesting and uplifting. Hopefully when you scroll down these pages you will find
Bideford Pannier Market
The covered Bideford Market Facility Bideford’s Pannier Market is sited in the Old Town Area: follow the High Street, take a left turn along Grenville Street and there it stands, a formidable Victorian Building.
Lavington United Reformed Church
Lavington URC is part of the South Western Synod of the United Reformed Church. We are a very friendly group of about 40 people who like fairly traditional worship but are always open to new ideas. We meet for worship every Sunday morning at 11am. Our services usually consist of hymns, prayers