Bideford undoubtedly the town most visited by Americans. Besides the sentimental interest experienced when walking the old streets, Bideford is a pleasant, busy little place and its surroundings are extremely beautiful. Bideford is an ancient port on the River Torridge it's quayside is also the main street. It was from Bideford that Sir Richard Grenville, Frobisher, Hawkins, Drake, and Raleigh sailed at various times when Bideford was Britain's third largest Port.

Quay and Bridge. and the ford it replaced, have seen the development of transport from dug outs through the brave little ships that harried the Armada to modern steamers and lovely yachts—from pack animals to streamlined cars. But Bideford does not live on its memories— market, bridge and river are still busy. Indeed, the bridge, which one almost feels is a sentient being with its long history and manifold possessions, must be faintly surprised at traffic lights and the constant roll of wheels. The river, too, in which almost free anchorage was granted as a reward for the provision of Armada boats, has generally plenty of shipping lying in its hospitable harbours.
Bideford’s lovely position on the Torridge is one of its chief glories. It apparently owes its name to the fact that it is “by-the-ford,” on what in Roman times was a very important highway along the coast from Cornwall through Devon into Somerset. During excavations on the eastern side of Bideford, a paved footway, 12 feet in width, presumed to be part of the old Roman fosseway, was discovered.

Local towns and villages to visit

Appledore
Barnstaple
Bideford
Braunton
Great Torrington
Instow

Brannams Pottery. C H Brannam Ltd
Roundswell Industrial Estate, Barnstaple
Devon . Tel: 0127143035

Docton Mill & Gardens, Docton Mill, Spekes Valley, Hartland, Bideford. Tel: 01237441369

The Big Sheep The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon Tel: 01237472366 Family entertainment park. With sheep racing.

The Milky Way and North Devon Bird Of Prey Centre, Bideford A galaxy of entertainment for the whole family, 18 acres of outdoor fun and the biggest undercover adventure facilities in the south west.
Tel: 01237 431255

Hartland Abbey Hartland, Bideford
Devon . Tel: 01237441264 Hartland Abbey, lies across a narrow, sheltered valley which winds its way to the spectacular Atlantic Coast only a mile away. Within a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ visitors may wander freely around the beautiful gardens and grounds which lead to the rocky cove. Peacocks and bantams roam at will whilst donkeys and Black Welsh Mountain sheep graze the Old Deer Park.

Bideford Bicycle Hire, Torrington Street, East-the-Water, Bideford Tel: 01237 424123

Otter Cycle Hire, The Old Pottery, Station Road, Braunton Tel: 01271 813339

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Bideford Bay Bideford Nr Clovelly North Devon. Centred around an old Manor House makes a perfect base for exploring this wonderful corner of Devon. There's something for everyone on the park, from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis and crazy golf to the challenge of a mini assault course. Bideford Bay. Static Caravans for Holiday Rent

Bulworthy Forest Lodges, Webbery Woods, Barnstaple. Situated between the North Devon towns of Bideford, Barnstaple and Torrington, the lodges are set down a picturesque tree lined woodland drive at the entrance to Bulworthy Forest and offer the perfect environment for a relaxing and memorable holiday. T

North Devon Static Self Catering Holidays, Ideal for family self-catering holidays all year round, some allow pets, weekends, half term or just a short break !

The Royal Hotel Bideford. As 'The Little White Town's' finest hotel, The Royal sits proudly at the eastern end of Bideford's ancient stone bridge. The bridge may have been here longer but it's still no surprise that this comfortable, cosy hotel has been welcoming and inspiring guests for over 200 years. As a base, The Royal Hotel is great for exploring the winding streets of Bideford, cycling the Tarka Trail or the beaches and countryside of Tarka country. You can visit Westward Ho!, the only town in Britain to be named after a novel.

Durrant House Hotel Bideford. From the moment you step into our lush beautiful Mediterranean style lobby and experience the beauty of marble floors, lush greenery and colourful flowering plants, with the soothing sound of running water from our stunning copper Willow Tree water feature, you'll know you've come to the right place to relax. The Durrant House Hotel is situated near the little white town of Bideford North Devon.

Tantons Hotel Bideford. Located at the heart of the historic market town of Bideford, adjacent to the town centre and situated on the river front opposite the ancient stone bridge. The hotel is perfectly situated for both business and pleasure. An historic, grade II Listed building, gracefully brought into the 21st Century whilst retaining its 18th Century features and charms, Including salvaged oak beams and bay sash windows.
North Devon Hotels

North Devon Hotels

Devon Cottages Cosy properties in delightful settings, town or country. 0845 268 1255

Broomhill Hotel, Muddiford, Barnstaple Tel: 01271850262

Penang Restaurant, Taw Vale, Barnstaple Tel: 01271374223 Fax: 01271324602

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The White Hart
Queen St, Bideford, EX39 01237 473 203

Appledore Inn
18 Chingswell St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2NF 01237 472496
Category: Pubs, Bars & Inns

Caesars Palace
1 King St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JF 01237 478022

Crabbydicks
2 Cooper St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DA 01237 475982

Waterfront Inn
Golf Links Rd, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LH 01237 474737

Blacksmith Arms
23 Torrington St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4DP 01237 477747

Kings Arms
7 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW 01237 475196

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The Thatched Inn
Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5BA 01237 471 321

Beaver Inn
85 Irsha St, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1RY 01237 474822

The Wayfarer Inn
Lane End, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LB 01271 860342

The Royal Hotel
Bude St, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PS 01237 474305

Kingsley Inn
Fore St, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AW 01237 474221

Royal George Inn
Irsha St, Appledore, Bideford, EX39 01237 474 335

Waterfront Inn
Golf Links Rd, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LH 01237 474737

The Village Inn
Youngaton Rd, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HU 01237 477331

The White Hart
Queen St, Bideford, EX39 01237 473 203