What's new in Bideford

Bideford Regeneration Board continue its journey to help support economic regeneration in the town focusing on culture, well-being, sustainability and community. Join the town's journey 

What's new in 2024

1. The new Victoria Park play area opened in Easter 2024. 
    
2. Bideford Town has had some fabulous new openings and relocations during 2024! Pop into Bideford town centre and see what's new including Hadoken Entertainment, on Butchers Row - a free play arcade with all the nostalgia of the 80's and The Pocket a climbing gym experience.  Tarka cafe, Candles and Pearls wedding Shop, Butter Shop, Paul Marsh Art, Synchronicity 22, The Sage Apothecary, Hair Sanctuary Emily Linh Beauty & Nails, Little Bit of Everything, Gurka Bideford (Previously Taj Mahal)   Beauty & The Bleach also moved premises into the High Street
    
3. Some outstanding community champions continue to bring new events to Bideford and in 2024 the new charity event Ride the Rapids came to town and Bideford Pride relaunched in the summer. Both have been a success and have already scheduled to take place in 2025 and join the growing Annual Big Town Bideford Events 
    
4. The traditional use of Bideford's Pannier Market has taken on a fresh twist thanks to the Make Time Skate Collective and a grant from Sport England
    
5. Bideford Awarded Heritage Harbour Status Joining National Initiative to Preserve Historic Maritime Sites Bideford Gains Heritage Harbour Status

Highlights that unfolded in 2023

1. Bideford's revamped and fully accessible library moved to its new home on the Quay in June 2023! 
    
2. Bideford Town experienced a delightful retail boost in 2023 with some fabulous new shops' - exciting arrivals and relocations! including Naked, Amy Eira, Deanies Delights, The Cultured Deli, The Yarn Ball, Art Upstairs,  Calluna, No Filter Clinic, Joy Hope Wellbeing Studio, Bridgeland Street Cafe, Rosie and Red Art Studio and  Happy Pear, Belluno, Just Spectacles moved premises.
    
3. 2023 saw some fantastic new Bideford events set to make an annual appearance -  such as The Festival of Transport, Eat Festival, Continental Food Market, Bideford's Got Talent, and The North Devon Christmas Market. All adding vibrant energy and unforgettable experiences to the town's calendar.
    
4. Bideford's Art, Cultural, and Heritage scenes joined forces in an exciting new collaboration backed by the Regeneration Board, forming the Bideford Art, Culture & Heritage Group, promising a tapestry of enriching experiences for locals and visitors alike.
    
5. Exciting transformations took place at The Pannier Market in 2023; it opened its doors for event bookings private and individual. Hosting weddings, markets events and music performances, to name just a few!