A place of safety. A place of replenishment.

Way of the Wharves is a Bideford based Maritime Heritage Charity. They created this stunning piece of informative art on the quayside wall, next to the Tarka the Otter sculpture. The 2-metre long, stainless steel interpretation panel tells the tale of East-the-Water’s historic wharves. Spanning

The Bideford Bridge Trust grew from the group of people who built and managed the various bridges that crossed the Torridge between Bideford and East-the-Water in North Devon, England. The bridge has a long and colourful history. The income and investments over the years - managed by the Trustees -

A community dedicated to minimising our local area's contribution to the single-use plastic crisis,

The Pollyfield Centre is a locally run charity. We have a wide range of activities at the Centre, which includes a coffee morning on a Tuesday morning, Community lunch on a Thursday lunchtime, Bingo on a Thursday evening. We have skittles on a Monday evening and Darts on a Tuesday evening and Friday

The Burton Art Gallery and Museum is over 65 years old. With its friendly team of staff and volunteers, it has been celebrating, exhibiting and nurturing all kinds of artists since being established on 31 October, 1951 by Thomas Burton and Hubert Coop.

St Marys Parish Church is tucked behind the Town Council Building, close to the Old Bridge in Bideford. The church tower dates back to 1259. We offer a ‘mixed diet of Services and Events which we feel are relevant, interesting and uplifting. Hopefully when you scroll down these pages you will find

Tourist Information Centre Our tourist information centre is conveniently located within the Burton Art Gallery, next to the Riverbank Car Park and Victoria Park. They offer a full information service at the front desk including tips on the best places to visit in North Devon, accommodation, bus