Bideford tourist information

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 bridge taking traffic from Cornwall and Barnstaple.

Busy in summer, Pay Parking by the quay.

Out of town shopping village, Atlantic Village, with new supermarket.