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
Magpie & Hook is a modern craft shop and teaching studio on Mill Street Bideford. Providing haberdashery, and yarn and lots of sewing, knitting and crochet workshops
Bideford Pottery is a small family business which was established in 1983. Specialising in traditional North Devon slipware, they are particularly well-known for their highly decorated harvest jugs which are mainly commissioned pieces that commemorate special occasions and events.
The Thatched Inn is a traditional historic pub situated in the small village of Abbotsham. Formerly a Tradesman pub, The Thatched Inn has been the heart of the local community for the past 400 years.