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Bideford attractions, local Bideford attractions, Devon England
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Bideford is a pleasant town to visit, the town is centred on the river Torridge, and the wharf area with large car park is still pleasant with some nice pubs and restaurants. It is a good base for exploring the region.
The Big Sheep - North Devons all-weather attraction
The Milky Way - The Milky Way theme park has something for all the family
The Gnome reserve and flower garden, nr Bradworthy 08708 459 012
Lundy Island, 10 miles off the coast lies the nature reserve island of Lundy. The island can be reached on the MV Oldenburg, day trips and longer stays are available
Probably the most photographed village in devon, it is fantastically picturesque village clinging to a steep slope above a harbour.
The town has built its own visitor centre and carpark, at the top of the hill, and it is possible to take a land rover from here to the harbour and/or back. The village streets are cobbled and most provisions are bought in on sleds.
An attractive fishing town situated right on the Estuary of the rivers Torridge and Tor. It is a town steeped in history, growing up as a fishing village, the tiny streets and cottages dating back hundreds of years are still well preserved, although many of the old stores in market street have closed as people tend to shop in the Supermarkets in Bideford.
Many of the older cottages are now holiday lets, and the town is heavily dependant on the seasonal holiday trade. Despite this, Appledore is still worth a visit out of the busy season.
North Devon Maritime Museum. Tel: 01237 471455.
Westward Ho!
A town named after the Charles Kingsley book, Westward Ho! is in a great location, overlooking the Sea and Cliffs of the rugged coastline towards Clovelly and Hartland point as well as the lovely Northam Burrows and one of the best beaches in the area. Unfortunately, the developers have allowed a string of holiday camps and amusements to occupy some of the best positions, and the town has a slightly run down feel to it.
Despite this though, there are some nice parts, a walk across the beautiful Northam Burrows is a great way to approach the huge beach, teh Golf Course here ( Royal North Devon) claims to be the oldest in England, and is a spectacular links course. Sheep and horses graze the land, and the park wardens look to protect the area.
Across the Torridge estuary from Appledore, and looking out towards the sea, Instow is a small town with nice beach and a couple of restaurants and pubs.
The Tarka Trail
A popular North Devon walking and Cycling route, uses the old Railway line from Torrington, through Bideford, Instow and on to Barnstaple
