Discover Bideford

So much to Love, so much to discover

Love Bideford - the town with a big heart

Bideford stands apart from many towns with a thriving community and boundless spirit.
Proudly hosting an eclectic mix of over 80 independent shops, delightful cafes, and award-winning restaurants. Immerse yourself in Annual Community Events. that truly capture the essence of Bideford.

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An eclectic mix of 80 independent shops

Bideford's Annual Event Calendar

Bideford Town Centre

Regenerating Bideford

Bideford's Culture Heritage & Art

Savour flavours at Bideford's Restaurants, Cafes, Bakerys & Pubs

Discover over 70 Clubs in Bideford

10 interesting heritage facts about Bideford

Explore Beyond Bideford

Search The Bideford Directory

Organising an event in Bideford?

Bideford's Latest News

Vibrant festivals, workshops, exhibitions, local markets, gigs and entertainment thrive all year. The town is famous for its entertaining events, many legendary!

Latest Blog Posts

Local entrepreneurs win Launch Bideford competition

Two fantastic local independent businesses have just been crowned winners of the LaunchBideford competition, an awesome new initiative powered by Torridge District Council, in collaboration with Bideford Town Council, SaveTheHighStreet.org, and a network of enthusiastic local supporters.

Bideford’s 2025 Event Lineup Revealed – Over 50 Events a Month!

Discover Bideford is excited to unveil the town’s action-packed 2025 Spring/Summer event calendar, featuring over 50 events every month.

FREE Yoga in Bideford is Back for 2025!

The Community Yoga Project CIC is thrilled to offer free weekly outdoor yoga sessions for the Bideford community every Sunday morning, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Victoria Park, starting from May 4th to September 14th.

Torridge Growing Together CIC

Torridge Growing Together CIC is involved in the business of ‘growing people’, through offering community growing, conservation, upcycling and enterprise volunteering experiences, in addition to helping people gain skills, confidence and friendships