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Travelling
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by road take the A39 from Cornwall from the South. From the
M5 take Junction 27 and follow the
A361, North Devon Link Road.Well sign posted.
Nearest Railway Station:
Barnstaple
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 Bideford
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Bideford
was the major port
in the area between 1550 and 1750.
Bridgeland Street still retains the grand merchant houses, and
there is an indoor Pannier Market, now refurbished. The town
is on steep hills overlooking the river and the unusual 15th
Century bridge, each of the 24 arches are a different size.
There are pleasant
walks from Bideford along the river to Appledore
and the Tarka Trail inland to Torrington or towards Barnstaple
along an old railway track.. Cycles can be rented just over
the bridge next to the main road.
Now there is a spectacular new bridge taking traffic from
Cornwall and Barnstaple.Busy in summer, Pay Parking by the
quay.
Out of town shopping
village, Atlantic Village.
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What
To See -
Bideford Tourist Attractions
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 Northam Swimming Pool Churchill Lane, Northam, Bideford EX39 1NS |
Just out of the town at Northam, towards Westward Ho! there is a modern swimming pool, with sauna.
Tel: 01237 471794  Location Map |
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Big Sheep, Abbotsham EX39 5AP |
Visit the Big Sheep, themed farm, great for the kids, just outside the village.Family Fun, theme park, undercover activities, shop etc, at Abbotsham, Bideford
Tel: 01237 472366 Open: 10.00-18:00 Location Map |
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Milky Way Clovelly, Bideford EX39 5RY |
Adventure park for children and adults, between Bideford and Clovelly. Voted one of the top 50 in the world, now mainly fun and games! New rollercoaster ride.
Tel: 01237 431255 Open: Mar-Oct: 10:30-18:00;Winter:open half term & weekends and school holidays 11:00-17:00. Closed 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan Location Map |
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M.S. Oldenburg, Bideford |
Take the M.S. Oldenburg from the quay to Lundy island for a day out. Times according to season and tide, Oldenburg office is on the quay.
Tel: 01271 863636 for sailing times and information |
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The one mile quay side, Bideford |
Leading to Queens Park, statue of Charles Kingsley, see Westward Ho! Now with fountain at high tide.
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Tapeley Park Gardens Instow, Bideford EX39 4NT |
Gardens with a lake. Restaurant play areas, walks, shop etc. Events held. 
Tel: 01271 860897 Open: 2008: Mar 26 - Oct 31: 10:00-17:00 Sun-Fri Location Map |
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Burton Art Gallery Kingsley Road, Bideford EX39 2QQ |
Local and national artists in a modern building near to the park. Shop and cafe.
Tel: 01237 471455 Open: Summer:Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 14:00-17:00, closed Mon but open Bank Hol Mon. Winter: call to check Location Map |
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Where
To Stay in Bideford
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Guest
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Cheapest room - based on price data supplied
Prices from: £65 a room
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Eastleigh Bideford EX39 4PA MAP
A Georgian county house set in 7 hilltop acres with magnificent views over the Torridge Estuary to Lundy Island. Selected by the AA as 'One of Britain's Best in 2004'.
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Littleham near Bideford
In a tranquil scenic location just 3 miles from Westward Ho!'s sandy beach and the attractive old port of Bideford (with ferry to Lundy Island), this pair of 17th century cob and stone barns have been stylishly converted to a superb standard. There are… Sleeps 2-4 + 1 + t/cot
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Bideford EX39 5EE
Three historic self-catering units sleeping 2, 6 and 8. 100 acres farmland with sheep, three fishing lakes. Coast three miles, surfing, swimming and sun. Delightful southerly views of fishing lakes and fields to Dartmoor on the distant ... Sleeps 8
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Bideford EX39 6HQ
Mead Barns (five cottages & 1 luxury house) are set in stunning countryside, close to beaches, on unspoilt coast. On your doorstep are secret coves, sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs: an area of outstanding natural beauty with wooded ... Sleeps 4 /4/6/8/4
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Goldworthy, Horns Cross Near Bideford
Just 1 mile from Peppercombe, one of many fine beaches dotted along north Devon's spectacular coastline, this comfortable and charming cottage is perfect for family holidays. Enjoying its own pretty garden, it sits adjoining the owners' home wi... Sleeps 6 + child + cot
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Woodtown, East The Water Bideford EX39 4PP
Beautiful 5 bedroomed country house set in1.5 acres. Magnificent views. Local beaches. Near Tarka Trail. Easy access to Dartmoor and Exmoor. Woodland walks, cycling, golfing and fishing. Local attractions include The Milky Way, and Big ... Sleeps 18
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Bideford
Waterloo House is a large Georgian Townhouse within an ideal location close to the town centre, quayside an park. Sleeps 12
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Welcombe Bideford
The beach, which is sandy, with pebbles and rock pools, is a mile and a half away, where there is a small free car park. Welcombe is a village on the North Devon/Cornwall border. Popular with walkers, surfers and families, visitors return ... Sleeps 4
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Around
The Bideford Area
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charming cobbled village of Clovelly, Exmoor
and Lynmouth and Lynton
, shop in Barnstaple and wander around the Victorian seaside
town of Ilfracombe. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Abbotsham (1.24 miles) Westward Ho! (1.88 miles) Appledore (2.78 miles) Great Torrington (5.51 miles) Bucks Mills (5.80 miles) Braunton (6.69 miles) Saunton (6.95 miles) Croyde (8.13 miles) Clovelly (8.15 miles) Barnstaple (8.61 miles) Shebbear (10.69 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
01237
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Tourist
Centre
Victoria
Park
The Quay
Bideford
Tel :01237 477676
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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