Bideford
Settlement in Devon Torridge
England
Bideford
Bideford is a historic market town located in the county of Devon, England. Situated on the estuary of the River Torridge, it is known for its picturesque setting and rich maritime heritage. With a population of around 17,000 residents, Bideford offers a charming blend of old-world charm and modern amenities.
The town's history dates back to the medieval era, and evidence of its past can be seen in the narrow streets, historic buildings, and the iconic Bideford Long Bridge, which was originally constructed in the 13th century. The town's quayside area, known as the "Old Port," is lined with quaint shops, cafes, and pubs, providing visitors with a glimpse into its maritime past.
Bideford is also renowned for its stunning natural beauty. The nearby North Devon coastline offers breathtaking views and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Popular attractions include the expansive sandy beaches of Westward Ho! and the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly.
In addition to its historical and natural attractions, Bideford boasts a thriving community with a range of amenities. The town center features a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, and a bustling pannier market. It also offers a selection of restaurants, pubs, and entertainment venues, ensuring there is something for everyone.
Transport links in Bideford are well-established, with regular bus services connecting the town to nearby areas, including Barnstaple and the popular tourist destination of Bude. The town is also easily accessible by car, situated just off the A39 Atlantic Highway.
Overall, Bideford is a charming town that offers a blend of rich history, natural beauty, and a vibrant community, making it an appealing destination for visitors and residents alike.
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Bideford Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.016743/-4.204874 or Grid Reference SS4526. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Bideford Long Bridge and view of the town
Taken from the new flyover bridge on the A39, this view looks down the River Torridge towards Bideford Long Bridge, Bideford quayside and the area on the other side of the river known as East-the-Water.
Bideford Quayside and main through road
A view looking up the main road adjacent top the quayside, looking towards Bideford Long Bridge. The town centre is on the hill to the right of the picture. The quayside still sees some use. Before the construction of the new flyover, all traffic used this road en route from Barnstaple into North Cornwall.
High level road bridge across the Torridge Estuary
This was taken from the eastern bank of the estuary looking over to the suburbs of Bideford on the opposite bank.
Memorial stone for a crashed WW2 bomber
At the edge of the Tarka Trail (cycle way) on the former railway line between Bideford and Torrington.
Butcher's shop in Bideford
The shopfront has a statue of a newsboy, with the placard "Western Express 1d"
Bideford station
on the Tarka Trail has been brought back to life by a partnership between Devon County Council and the Bideford & Instow Railway Group. The Group rebuilt the signalbox as an exact replica of the original on the old foundations.
Bideford: signalbox at Bideford Station
Replica of original signalbox built by the London & South Western Railway. The station survives at East-the-Water
December in sunglasses
I like to take the "Old road" at Bideford across the river on the way home from my parents', to catch my breath and calm down. At this point I'm 30 odd miles from my Mum and Dad and 120 miles from the Wife, My god that's a flat out dash back to "her in doors!".
The only way to get my camera to take this picture was to take it through my sunglasses which was the way that I saw it as I drove across the bridge.
River Torridge from Landcross viaduct
The old line from Barnstaple and Bideford to Halwill Junction
ML1301 passing under Bideford Bridge, January 1943
The boat and its two sisters were built at Blackmore's Yard, which used to be just above the Bridge. They were the largest craft to squeeze through. Timing was important, to get adequate headroom and depth under the keel.
Bideford is located at Grid Ref: SS4526 (Lat: 51.016743, Lng: -4.204874)
Administrative County: Devon
District: Torridge
Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall
What 3 Words
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 51.016743,-4.204874Bideford
Place: town
Postal Code: EX39
Wikidata: Q1234840
Wikipedia: en:Bideford
Lat/Long: 51.0181448/-4.2064223
Corner House Guest House
Addr City: Bideford
Addr Housenumber: 14
Addr Postcode: EX39 2ND
Addr Street: The Strand
Email: cornerhousestrand@gmail.com
Guest House: bed_and_breakfast
Internet Access: wlan
Operator: Steve and Melanie
Phone: +44 1237 473722
Rooms: 5
Source: website;business card
Tourism: guest_house
Website: http://cornerhouseguesthouse.co.uk
Lat/Long: 51.0204267/-4.208022
Library
Bideford Library
Addr City: Bideford
Addr Postcode: EX39 2HR
Addr Street: Bridge Street
Internet Access: wlan
Opening Hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-13:30
Phone: +44 1237 476075
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: Disabled access is not avaliable after 5:30pm or on Saturdays
Wikidata: Q26496694
Lat/Long: 51.0167271/-4.2050248
Tantons Hotel
Place Of Worship
Bideford Baptist Church
Building: church
Denomination: baptist
Religion: christian
Lat/Long: 51.0190091/-4.2069939
Place Of Worship
Lavington United Reform Church
Addr City: Bideford
Addr Postcode: EX39 2QE
Addr Street: Bridgeland Street
Building: church
Denomination: united_reformed
Religion: christian
Source Postcode: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.0199256/-4.2063862
Pub
Joiners Arms
Addr City: Bideford
Addr County: Devon
Addr Housenumber: 6
Addr Postcode: EX39 2DR
Addr Street: Market Place
Fhrs Id: 846054
Phone: +44 1237 472675
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Wikidata: Q80476830
Lat/Long: 51.0171066/-4.2079254
Restaurant
Belluno
Addr City: Bideford
Addr County: Devon
Addr Housenumber: 37
Addr Postcode: EX39 2DY
Addr Street: Silver Street
Cuisine: italian
Fhrs Id: 964202
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.0165252/-4.2073527
Pub
White Hart Inn
Addr City: Bideford
Addr Postcode: EX39 2JG
Addr Street: Queen Street
Fhrs Id: 745174
Food: yes
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.019441/-4.2046456
Pub
Black Smith Arms
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 51.0161332/-4.1982356
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Historic: memorial
Memorial: bust
Lat/Long: 51.0160792/-4.2015659
East The Water
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Place: suburb
Lat/Long: 51.0166515/-4.1980125
Cafe
Costa Coffee
Addr City: Bideford
Addr County: Devon
Addr Housenumber: 86
Addr Postcode: EX39 2HL
Addr Street: High Street
Brand: Costa
Brand Wikidata: Q608845
Brand Wikipedia: en:Costa Coffee
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Fhrs Id: 1156692
Internet Access: yes
Internet Access Fee: no
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0179823/-4.2048435
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: puffin
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0187873/-4.2043528
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Check Date: 2023-03-15
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.0170014/-4.2046436
Bus Stop
Bideford Quay Stop D
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0184162/-4.2045555
Bus Stop
Bideford Quay Stop C
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0182449/-4.2045885
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: EX39 3
Lat/Long: 51.0171572/-4.2102751
Telephone
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Lat/Long: 51.0167104/-4.2077839
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: EX39 60
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.0171286/-4.2071718
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Lat/Long: 51.0173971/-4.2104912
Ferry Terminal
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Lat/Long: 51.0190474/-4.2038816
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.0205519/-4.2037612
Taxi
Bideford Quay Taxi Rank
Capacity: 8
Operator: Torridge District Council
Lat/Long: 51.0181969/-4.2044537
Post Office
Bideford Post Office
Addr City: Bideford
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: EX39 2EX
Branch: Bideford
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Check Date: 2020-02-20
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/0085197/bideford
Operator: Post Office
Operator Wikidata: Q1783168
Ref Pol Id: 33
Lat/Long: 51.0201539/-4.2042214
Tourist Information
Information: office
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0211055/-4.205077
Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: toucan
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0203628/-4.2038818
Post Box
Post Box Type: wall
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.019933/-4.2077214
Post Box
Check Date: 2023-03-15
Post Box Type: pillar
Lat/Long: 51.0180322/-4.204733
Post Box
Addr City: Bideford
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Colour: yellow
Inscription: This post box was presented to the people of Bideford by the Landivisiau twinning committee in May 1992.
Post Box Design: french_lamp
Post Box Mounting: wall
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: EX39 183D
Lat/Long: 51.0210744/-4.2052162
Artwork Type: statue
Historic: memorial
Image: https://archive.org/details/bideford-2021-09-11/DSCN5515.JPG
Inscription: Kingsley
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 51.020734/-4.2037372
Post Box
Check Date: 2023-03-15
Post Box Apertures: 2
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: EX39 181
Lat/Long: 51.0201176/-4.204153
Pub
The Anchor
Addr City: Bideford
Addr County: Devon
Addr Housenumber: 11
Addr Postcode: EX39 2DJ
Addr Street: Honestone Street
Fhrs Id: 233613
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Wikidata: Q80476227
Lat/Long: 51.0165875/-4.2080428
Millennium Milepost Bideford
Description: 1) Barnstaple 9
2) Great Torrington 6
Image: https://www.cyclestreets.net/location/194715/cyclestreets194715.jpg
Information: guidepost
Ncn Milepost: mills
Sustrans Ref: MP 1
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0160879/-4.2007303
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 30
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0186342/-4.1993201
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 9
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0151328/-4.1997941
Direction: W
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0151142/-4.1997385
Direction: W
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 2
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.015083/-4.1997351
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0149047/-4.1989908
Direction: WSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.013272/-4.2020955
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0177327/-4.200692
Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0166197/-4.1980903
Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0166389/-4.1980155
Direction: 185
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0166824/-4.2116812
Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0149293/-4.2065934
Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 14
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0134527/-4.2085111
Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 13
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0137446/-4.2070275
Direction: 100
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0150396/-4.2056675
Direction: 280
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0150542/-4.2057042
Direction: 190
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 11
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0153146/-4.2056162
Direction: SW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0138861/-4.2071256
Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0131226/-4.2086442
Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: surface
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0152159/-4.2083232
Direction: WNW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: surface
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0152236/-4.2083944
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 7
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.016111/-4.2075828
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 15
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0195902/-4.2052585
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 36
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0191443/-4.2070144
Bideford
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q4904099
Wikipedia: en:Bideford railway station
Lat/Long: 51.0154267/-4.2011784
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0179894/-4.2047239
Post Depot
Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Type: private
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Lat/Long: 51.0203927/-4.2045946
Social Facility
Citizens Advice
Social Facility: advice
Social Facility For: all
Lat/Long: 51.0198739/-4.2065439
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.0196081/-4.2069382
Addr Housename: The Studio
Addr Housenumber: 14a
Lat/Long: 51.0197482/-4.206845
Webbers
Note: Estate agent has two separate brands on signage
Office: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 51.0192648/-4.2065372
Fine & Country
Note: Estate agent has two separate brands on signage
Office: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 51.0192939/-4.2065641
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 51.0195244/-4.206847
Atm
Brand: Barclays
Brand Wikidata: Q245343
Operator: Barclays
Operator Wikidata: Q245343
Lat/Long: 51.0179271/-4.2052402
Pharmacy
Well Pharmacy
Atm
Brand: Lloyds Bank
Brand Wikidata: Q1152847
Operator: Lloyds Bank
Operator Wikidata: Q1152847
Lat/Long: 51.0177866/-4.2054791
Atm
Brand: Lloyds Bank
Brand Wikidata: Q1152847
Operator: Lloyds Bank
Operator Wikidata: Q1152847
Lat/Long: 51.0177865/-4.2054462
Addr Housenumber: 8A
Addr Street: Cooper Street
Lat/Long: 51.0187472/-4.2049695
Discovering Bideford
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0187431/-4.2048747
Bideford Town Council
Government: town_council
Office: government
Lat/Long: 51.0187615/-4.2049232
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 51.0198554/-4.2042005
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.0209039/-4.2034902
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 51.0208464/-4.20396
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 51.0206523/-4.2037737
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 51.0208148/-4.2035754
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Lat/Long: 51.0197296/-4.2042118
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Image: https://archive.org/details/bideford-2021-09-11/DSCN5512.JPG
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0197057/-4.2040714
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0177007/-4.2046499
The River Rooms
Addr Housenumber: 8A
Addr Street: The Quay
Lat/Long: 51.0176682/-4.2049071
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Colour: blue
Defibrillator Location: On outside wall of Port Manager office
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.0187517/-4.2041999
Bus Stop
Bideford Quay Stop B
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0191209/-4.2041393
Bus Stop
Naptan AtcoCode: 1100DEA10511
Naptan NaptanCode: dvnagjdw
Shelter: no
Lat/Long: 51.0209305/-4.2045785
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Lat/Long: 51.021022/-4.2046751
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0170942/-4.2047833
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0166817/-4.2048223
Discovering Bideford
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0209296/-4.206617
Discovering Bideford
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0208004/-4.2056062
Discovering Bideford
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0208191/-4.2045256
Discovering Bideford
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0210448/-4.2038953
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0209001/-4.2040783
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0208449/-4.2041852
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0197844/-4.2042547
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0188151/-4.2044404
Departures Board: yes
Note: A fairly large screen with bus departures
Lat/Long: 51.0184827/-4.2045323
Discovering Bideford
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0184681/-4.2045796
Restaurant
The Spice
Cuisine: indian
Indoor Seating: yes
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0185063/-4.2048642
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 51.0178724/-4.2047792
Addr Housenumber: 8B
Addr Street: The Quay
Lat/Long: 51.0176798/-4.2049044
Description: very unusual sewer vent pipe with a bronze weather vane on top
Man Made: sewer_vent
Wikimedia Commons: File:Sewer ventilation pipe - geograph.org.uk - 3036494.jpg
Lat/Long: 51.017837/-4.2001607
Direction: WSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0184286/-4.2060439
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 5
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.0183987/-4.2061234
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