Bideford is a town in Devon on the River Torridge.

See

1 Chudleigh Fort, Chudleigh Ave, EX39 4AT. Ruins of a fort used during the English Civil War. (updated Oct 2017)

2 Rosemoor Garden, Great Torrington EX38 8PH, ☏ +44 1805 624067. Daily 10:00-18:00. Extensive RHS gardens set in a wooded valley. Assistance dogs only. Adult £13.50, child £6.75, RHS free. (updated Apr 2021)

Do

1 The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, EX39 5AP (off the A39 near Bideford), ☏ +44 1237 472366, info@thebigsheep.co.uk. Amusement park.  

2 Lundy Island. Take the MS Oldenburg ferry and visit the island of Lundy to see the puffins. (updated Jan 2018)

Eat

• 1 Boathouse, Marine Parade, Instow EX39 4JJ, ☏ +44 1271 861292. M-Sa10AM-11PM, Su 11AM-10PM. Great reviews for this beach restaurant overlooking the estuary. (updated Aug 2022)

Drink

1 Ye Champion of Wales, 7A Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ. noon-10:30PM. (updated Jan 2022)

2 The Pig on the Beach, 51 Bath Hotel Rd, Westward Ho!, EX39 1GW, ☏ +44 1237 488 121. 9AM-4PM. (updated Jan 2022)

3 The Rose Salterne, 9-10 Bridgeland St, EX39 2PZ, ☏ +44 1237 426 110. JD Wetherspoons (updated Jan 2022)

4 The White Hart, Queen St, EX39 2JG. 11AM-10:30PM. (updated Jan 2022)

Sleep

1 Orchard Hill Hotel, Orchard Hill, EX39 2QY, ☏ +44 1237 472872. 

2 The Royal George, Irsha St, Appledore EX39 1RY, ☏ +44 1237 424138. Pub-restaurant with rooms, great sea views, dog-friendly. B&B double £150. (updated Jul 2020)

Go next

• Clovelly11.4 mi (18.3 km) to the west along the A39.
• Lundy by MS Oldenburg disembarks from Bideford Quay.
• Westward Ho!

Routes through Bideford

Bude ← Clovelly ←

SW  NE

→ Barnstaple → Lynton