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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Discover over 70 Clubs in Bideford

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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!

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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

Bideford Pride 2025 has been confirmed for the 31st May

The dedicated Bideford Pride Committee vow to make Bideford Pride 2025 even better! Following the feedback from last years event, we have even better entertainment this year, and we have a strong focus on youth involvement with the help of The Bideford Regeneration Board!

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