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
Meet and Make new friends - Make it your Men's Shed BIDEFORD MEN'S SHED UPDATE - Friday mornings (weekly) at 10.30 in the BSG shed at Springfield Garden on the Tarka Trail (next to Emberry's Drang, just on the Instow side of Bideford Station) have been established as a Men’s Shed time for meetings
Our youth centre provides a unique & SAFE SPACE for young people aged 11 – 19 from across the Bideford area. With a wealth of creative activities including cooking, pool competitions, table tennis, a music studio & outdoor games.. there's more!
180 miles of discovery The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure-eight loop inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter. Unspoiled countryside, dramatic sea cliffs and the longest, continuous cycle path in the UK are waiting to be discovered. Walking or cycling, The Tarka Trail offers the best
Visit the beautiful island of Lundy from the port of Bideford. Enjoy a day trip to the island of Lundy on board the MS Oldenburg - regular departures from March to October. At three miles long and a half a mile long, its an unspoilt part of northern Devon, home to seals and the iconic puffin.