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
La Di Dah Pottery is the working studio of Karly la Fontaine. Karly works in porcelain making both functional and decorative items for the home, and one-off original, delicate jewellery pieces.
Voted the Best Jewellery Shop in Devon 2017, ashore is a jewellery shop with a difference, with a strong emphasis on providing collections which are contemporary, classic, innovative and affordable. Ashore is based and established in Bideford, North Devon since 2004.
The Pine Centre is situated in Market Place in Bideford and is a leading retailer of high quality oak and pine furniture as well as bespoke kitchens. We were established 23 years ago and are a small family run business which has built up a good reputation in the area.
The covered Bideford Market Facility Bideford’s Pannier Market is sited in the Old Town Area: follow the High Street, take a left turn along Grenville Street and there it stands, a formidable Victorian Building.