Location: Bideford
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Bideford (/ˈbɪdɪfərd/ BID-ə-fərd) is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, south-west England. It is the main town of the Torridge local government district.
Restaurants in Bideford
1. The Beach Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
The Beach Shop is a family run business situated a stones throw from the beach in Westward Ho! We sell Gifts, Novelties, Westward Ho! Souvenirs, Toys, Beachwear, Wetsuits, Bodyboards, Kites, Beach Games and of course Rock, Clotted Cream Fudge and Clotted Cream Shortbread. We are also Bodyglove and Old Guys Rule stockists.
Reviewed By michellegX9835FO
You've got to visit this great gift shop when you visit Westward Ho, we come here 3 or 4 times a year and we always visit this wonderful emporium of gifts and walk out with a bagful of goodies. There's something for everyone, kids, adults, some lovely memorabilia, cheap and cheerful for the kids as well as lovely selection of things for the home. Clive and Cath are lovely friendly people, helpful and knowledgeable about the local area, tides etc. Go and visit you dont find many of these fantastic shops around now a days.
2. Everything Westward
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Y779MMmichaelm
a quality gift shop with a wide range of interesting merchandise ,much sourced locally - now with a range of local alcohol !! My daughter and my granddaughters loved their daily visit ..and so did I !! they especially loved the jewellery and bought a number of well priced gifts ,the people in the shop are friendly and helpfull and had procedures to allow social distancing . super location with wonderfull views ,
3. Burton at Bideford
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By _maylott14 - London, United Kingdom
Fabulous temporary exhibition in September. Whenever I am in Bideford I pop in to this gallery and I am rarely disappointed. Always good art to see and the latest was thought provoking. Good cafe attached.
4. Westward Ho Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,549 reviews
Reviewed By grahamq12018 - Filton, United Kingdom
One of the best beaches in the United Kingdom,clean sand and safe (lifeguards on duty most of the season).easy access and lots of exiting rock pools to explore
5. South West Coast Path - Westward Ho! Kingsley & Kipling Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
A 6 mile stroll uphill from the seaside resort of Westward Ho!, made fashionable in Victorian times by Charles Kingsley's novel. The route travels over Kipling Tor, named after another nineteenth-century novelist with Westward Ho! connections, Rudyard Kipling. Circling the high ground behind Bideford, with dramatic views as far as Lundy Island before returning along the South West Coast Path.
6. The Joiners Arms
7. The Thatched Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By paddycarney1 - Llanferres, United Kingdom
Had a wonderful Sunday lunch and went back again for a evening meal on the Wednesday whilst we were in Devon on holiday. 3 adults and 3 dogs and they looked after us brilliantly. Lovely outside seating area and Ryan behind the bar was great and very helpful. A must visit if your in the area.
8. Old Bridge Antiques Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
We offer a good selection of antiques, oddities and collectables displayed over 2 shops. Come up and see us, opposite the Burton Art Gallery in Bideford
Reviewed By geoffsK7826DK - Petite-Ile, Reunion Island
A good selection of antiques and and curiosities at reasonable prices with delightfull honest staff, definitely worth a look.
9. South West Coast Path Walk - Torridge Tarka Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
From Bideford catch a bus to Instow, a Victorian seaside resort and an important training area for the D-Day Landings. Walk on the South West Coast Path back along the eastern bank of the River Torridge, following the Tarka Trail cycleway along the old railway line. Features along the 3.3 mile walk include a country mansion with a colourful history and a medieval bridge that kept falling down.
Reviewed By Fred_Gannett - Exeter, United Kingdom
Such a great feature of North Devon the Taka trail (recycled railway line) forms part of the South west coast path. From Braunton through Barnstaple and Bideford then on to Fremington, Instow then out to Torrington and beyond. Has multiple access points and a largely parallel bus service ( number 25 ). Great for walking, running, cycling and strolling along with the dog. Cafe's along route at Instow, Fremington, Bideford, Torrington and East Yard. Cycle repairs and hire at Braunton, Barnstaple (in town), Bideford and Torrington. Gets popular in the summer. Can be windy and bleak in winter on the long flat estuary sections between Instow and Barnstaple. For best wooded sections start at the great cafe "The Puffing Billy" just below Torrington and head either way. Part of national cycle route 27 that stretches from Plymouth to Illfracombe. When walking as a group be sure to all gather on the same side when cyclists ring bell and come along to prevent last second run-across by dogs and kids.
10. Instow beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 624 reviews
Reviewed By tazmillie26 - Bideford, United Kingdom
Still the best beach for a dog walk with lovely views and friendly dog walkers can usually park on road as people coming and going
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