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.
Best described as a cartoonist in wood, John Butler's surreal and gently humorous carvings make his gallery an essential destination for visitors and locals alike.
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
Triskel Gallery takes its name from the "three legged" celtic symbol or triskelion. Among its ancient connotations is the idea of three into one. In this case, two of the three elements are Michael Dendle's abstract paintings and Mary Dendle's knitwear, jewellery and needlecrafts.