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
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
Pilates is a system of exercises designed to make you leaner and stronger and allow you to feel calmer and more youthful. It is suitable for everyone from elite athletes to people with limited capabilities due to injury or illness. It can be practised by young and old.
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.