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
An independent restaurant in Mill Street Bideford specialising in locally sourced fresh produce supporting North Devon fishermen, butchers, greengrocers and distilleries.
Bideford College is housed in one of the most fantastic school buildings in the country. Not only is our college modern, it has been exceptionally well designed and resourced to meet the demands of providing a first rate education for up to 1,800 students. The curriculum we offer, both in the main
At East-the-Water our aims are to: Provide a happy, caring, learning environment where every child and adult is respected and valued. Provide a broad and balanced curriculum that enables out children's social, emotional, creative and intellectual skills to develop and flourish. Provide a start to
Opened in 1912 to celebrate Queen Victoria's reign, Victoria Park is one of the jewels in Bideford's crown; any Bidefordian will tell you how lucky we are to have a park of this calibre in the heart of the town.