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 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.
We are a licensed quayside Coffee Shop/Cafe by the river with plenty of outdoor seating on the picturesque Bideford Quay. Why come and sample our lovely welcoming atmosphere and watch the world go by whilst enjoying an Italian Carraro coffee and one of our amazing homemade cakes, made by the