Location: Bideford
Top Things to do in Bideford
Things to do in Bideford, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Chudleigh Fort
2. Steamship Freshspring Society
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. St Mary's Parish Church
4. Tarka Statue
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Tarka The Otter Statue, is made of bronze, designed by Sculptor Rowan Fawdon. Tarka is lucky, smooth his head to bring good fortune.
5. Hartland Abbey & Gardens
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4.0 based on 340 reviews
Only one mile from Hartland Quay, Hartland Abbey lies across a narrow, sheltered valley which winds its way to the spectacular Atlantic Coast. Within a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ visitors may wander around the beautiful gardens and grounds which lead to the rocky cove. Peacocks and guinea fowl roam at will, whilst donkeys and Black Welsh Mountain sheep graze the Old Deer Park.Hartland Abbey is the lived-in family home of the Stucley family. Although it was built in the 12th century, remaining as a monastery for 400 years and passing through the female line three times, it has never been sold. Consequently, it contains collections of pictures, furniture and porcelain which have accumulated over many generations. The story of the Abbey mirrors local and national history at every turn. It has a friendly and lived-in atmosphere, so often absent in many of our nation’s historic houses, a point continually remarked upon by those who visit us.
Reviewed By 207maxiner
I Had so wanted to visit the garden as featured in the wild garden book, although i wouldn't class it as Wild, but stunning, immaculate lawns and borders, flowers in full bloom and just one gardener. There was so much to see, bog garden, shubbery, exhibition......and walk along a track, overhanging tree's allowing dappled sunshine to stream through, fields of all black sheep, a small folly set amongst the woodland...continuing to reveal a wide view of wild sea and rugged coast, to the right another path over towards Clovelly and to the left towards Hartland Quay.......i couldn't resist just a mile and half of steep cliff giving coast line views well worthy of the climb! i didnt have much time left to get back before the Abbey closes at 5pm, still just enough time for a Crab Salad in the Abbey Courtyard, Ordered safely through the front Abbey Window in these Covid times it was the best visit to escape and restore. I will revisit.
6. Torridge Ships and Shipbuilding - South West Coast Path
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
7. Pannier Market
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3.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By libw2014 - Bideford, United Kingdom
This Victorian market hall is now an art and craft centre. There are many amazing studios with crafts, sculpture, stained glass and paintings etc. Don't miss the two excellent cafes, one in butchers row, and one in the main hall...try the duck egg on toast!
8. Bideford Long Bridge
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 70ish - Worcester, United Kingdom
I walked across this beautiful 15th century Bridge with its 24 arches it is an iconic landmark and the views down the river from the centre of the bridge are stunning particularly looking at the very high modern bridge.
9. All Saints' Chapel
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. St John the Baptist, Instow
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