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.
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Things to do : Family Attraction
Looking for a Family day out?
There’s a wealth of fun places to take little bloomers to within easy reach The Big Sheep, The Milky Way and Atlantis Adventure Park. A visit to North Devon Wake Park is fun for all ages - where you can get wakeboarding lessons and bounce, slip, slide and clamber on the aqua park’s trampolines, slides, logs, running mats and climbing frames. Surfing lessons can also be had over at Westward Ho! nearby or perhaps WakeBoarding is your thing?
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Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
We are now open daily throughout the summer (weather permitting). Visit our Signal Box, Museum featuring a model railway of the station, restored 1950s carriage operated by Toon station refreshments for drinks, pasties etc. We also have our book shop selling railway books and paperback fiction. Open
North Devon Wake Park
Watersports - Wakeboarding - Kneeboarding - Aqua Park - SUP - Open Water Swimming - Cafe - Bar - Pro Shop. Devon's first cable wake park and Aquapark with x 5 tower cable and 2 straight line cables
Lundy Island
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.
Ultimate Adventure
Ultimate Adventure Centre offers the most comprehensive range of outdoor activities available in North Devon, with an Ultimate twist.
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
The Big Sheep
The best day of your holiday! The Big Sheep is North Devon’s best all-weather family attraction providing a whole day of rides, shows, animals and entertainment, suitable for all ages!
World of Wonder
Discover World of Wonder, an indoor soft play centre.
Jiggy Wrigglers
Award Winning Music & Movement Classes Ages 0-5 Years Childrens Birthday Party Entertainment
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.
Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping Centre
Shop, Eat and Play at Affinity Devon - North Devon’s unique outlet shopping village.
The Tarka Trail
180 miles of discovery The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure-eight loop inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter. Unspoiled countryside, dramatic sea cliffs and the longest, continuous cycle path in the UK are waiting to be discovered. Walking or cycling, The Tarka Trail offers the best
Bideford Skatepark
Bideford Courts Plaza Skatepark is an outside concrete skatepark situated near the Football Ground on Kingsley Road Bideford
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.
Chudleigh Fort
Historical landmark in Bideford, England Chudleigh Fort is an ornamental fort in East-the-Water, a suburb of Bideford in Devon in the UK. The site was originally an actual 17th-century earthwork gun platform that was built during the English Civil War. In the 19th century, the site was reconstructed
The Milky Way
This multi award winning day out near Bideford really is a great option for some family fun ... but don’t just take our word for it, check out TripAdvisor to see what people are saying. There are currently very limited tickets available for selected sessions due to reduced capacity and ALL visits