Way of the Wharves is a volunteer lead community project researching and communicating the history of the the wharves at East the Water. Connected to Bideford by the long bridge East the Water has a long industrial history including: shipbuilding, lime kilns and horticulture, potteries and tobacco
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
Our aim here, at Louisa Hockin School of Performing Arts, is to provide students with a safe and friendly environment to explore the wonderful world of dance and performing arts. We have ballet, tap and modern exam classes set by the ISTD , which is one of the worlds leading dance exam boards. We
Our deep sea adventure-themed soft play for children from 0-14yrs. Large areas to run, spacious obstacles ideal for older children and for grown ups to follow and assist their littlies. Great for all you big kids! Grab a snack, cold beverage or barista coffee at our Coral Cove Café
With a pretty riverside setting, the Royal Hotel in Bideford is part of the Brend Group of Hotels. It makes a wonderful base from which to explore all the delights of North Devon. The hotel is based literally on the Tarka Trail, making us the perfect location for walkers and cyclists to see Devon