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
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.
North Devon Display Gymnastics Club is a British Gymnastics affiliated and Sports England GymMark accredited club. Situated on Caddsdown, just on the outskirts of Bideford town centre
Minxy's Sweets - an old fashioned sweet shop with a modern twist. We are a small family business (Trev, Jo & Tina) we pride ourselves in offering an old fashioned style service. From our traditional style sweet shop we offer a range of sweets to suit all ages and tastes.
Visit the beautiful island of Lundy from the port of Bideford. Enjoy a day trip to the island of Lundy on board the MS Oldenburg - regular departures from March to October. At three miles long and a half a mile long, its an unspoilt part of northern Devon, home to seals and the iconic puffin.