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
This is a community group in East-the-Water that brightens up East-the-Water, with fantastic gardening around multiple locations within Bideford By planting a mix of horticultural and native varieties, in various settings throughout the community, the volunteers of East-the-Water in Bloom are
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.
Whether it is Martial Arts or Dance, our programmes are not only great fun for kids and adults, they also offer loads of other health benefits from fitness to building confidence to helping children with their development.
This widely known and respected Art Society has historic links to the Burton Art Gallery & Museum in Bideford, North Devon. Members of the Society include painters, printmakers, sculptors, wood-carvers, potters and textile artists.
Bideford Phoenix is a mixed Morris side, based in Bideford, North Devon. We dance a mix of Cotswold and Border Morris. We welcome anyone who would like to join us, whether you have experience of Morris dancing or are a complete beginner who isn’t sure if Morris dancing is for you but would like to