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Bideford's Vibrant Art, Culture & Heritage Scene
Bideford has a vibrant art scene with several art galleries, studios and markets showcasing the work of local artists. There are also regular art and craft markets and the Burton Art Gallery and Museum is another notable venue, hosting exhibitions and events throughout the year. If you are looking for a particular category please 'refine' your search using the list of categories
These are just a few examples of the cultural offerings in Bideford. The town has a strong sense of community hold regular annual events and festivals
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Steamship Freshspring
We are restoring a historic steamship and we host public tours and engage with young people to inspire them to think about maritime careers.
Bideford Victoria Park
Opened in 1912 to celebrate Queen Victoria's reign, Victoria Park is one of the jewels in Bideford's crown; any Bidefordian will tell you how lucky we are to have a park of this calibre in the heart of the town.
Bideford Pottery
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.
Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society
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.
Art Upstairs Gallery
Artmakers.UK was first created as an online gallery in response to Covid to provide support to little known rural and coastal artists by providing them with a platform to promote and sell their exceptional artwork at a difficult time. Art Upstairs Gallery, is our first physical gallery space we
Magpie and Hook
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
NAKED salon & studio
Here at NAKED we are Award - Winning stylists with a wealth of experience. Contemporary coffee shop & dedicated art studio onsite. When we’re not styling your hair in our beautiful salon, you might find us at an editorial shoot or maybe backstage at London Fashion Week! As a salon we use Clean
Rosie and Red Art and Leather
Arts organisation in Bideford. Original Made in Devon Art and leather goods - original prints, painting, drawing and related merchandise, sustainably sourced hand-made leather goods, including bags, sheepskins, bespoke leather goods and sheepskins - for sale and to commission.
Quay Drawing
Quay Drawing is a small, family run, friendly business specialising in expert personal art tuition and classes.
Glass Workshop
Stained Glass and fused glass courses and workshops. Enjoy learning the fascinating art of working with stained and fused glass with award-winning glass artist, Gigha Klinkenborg. One-day, two-day, and half day stained and fused glass workshops for small groups, individuals, and families. Join our
The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum
The Burton Art Gallery and Museum is over 65 years old. With its friendly team of staff and volunteers, it has been celebrating, exhibiting and nurturing all kinds of artists since being established on 31 October, 1951 by Thomas Burton and Hubert Coop.
Tarka the Otter statue
Who would of thought, a meeting on a cold miserable February day, could turn out so well, with just one random idea? Tonia Quance of Businesses of Bideford (B.O.B) thought how wonderful it would be to have our very own bronze Tarka in Bideford. After much fund raising, and with the help of many
Bideford Old Town Bridge
One of the longest medieval bridges in England, being 677 feet (222 yards) long with 24 arches.
Bideford Pannier Market
The covered Bideford Market Facility Bideford’s Pannier Market is sited in the Old Town Area: follow the High Street, take a left turn along Grenville Street and there it stands, a formidable Victorian Building.
Way of the Wharves
Way of the Wharves is a Bideford based Maritime Heritage Charity. They created this stunning piece of informative art on the quayside wall, next to the Tarka the Otter sculpture. The 2-metre long, stainless steel interpretation panel tells the tale of East-the-Water’s historic wharves. Spanning
London House Studio & Gallery
London House Studio & Gallery can be found in the Market Place, Bideford.Ceramics, Art, Craft & Photography by passionate designers & artists. Pottery classes