Founded in 1905 at Instow, at the confluence of the Taw and Torridge rivers in North Devon, the Club celebrated its centenary in 2005. Whether you sail dinghies, catamarans, cruisers or prefer motors, we'll float your boat.
Our experienced and passionate team offer parent & baby swimming lessons from 8 weeks’ old; one to one classes; additional needs classes; adult classes; stroke corrective classes; ability based group classes; safety focus week; holiday swimming lessons; mini water polo; mini synchronised swimming
Traditional mat based Pilates classes taught in Bideford, suitable for all range of abilities. Small class numbers focusing on improving flexibility, increasing muscle strength and tone (particularly of the abdominal muscles) and balancing muscular strength on both sides of the body.
Bideford canoe club BCC is an active family-friendly canoe club based in Ropewalk Bideford. The club provides a focus for the sport of canoeing and kayaking for local people, particularly young people and families, on an inclusive basis.
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