Local Attractions ....

Bideford is a thriving market town with modern amenities and a strong maritime look to it including a very attractive Quay front and medieval long bridge over the River Torridge.

There are lots of smaller towns and villages within easy reach of Bideford, along with a variety of tourist attractions. So not only can you enjoy a great day in Bideford, but also further a field across the whole of North Devon, North Cornwall and West Somerset.

Clovelly - Just out on the A39, 9 miles beyond Bideford, is the quaint and unique town of Clovelly. The village is traffic free and the main street, known very simply as 'up-a-long' and 'down-a-long', tumbles its cobbled way down 400ft of solid rock to the tiny harbour and lifeboat station, both protected by an ancient stone breakwater. It is a descent through flower-strewn cottages broken only by tempting little passageways and tiny winding lanes that lead off to the left and right and offer the prospect of discovering more peaceful, picturesque treasures of Clovelly.

Lynton & Lynmouth – on the North coast, Lynton & Lynmouth are two small villages link by the Cliff Railway. The facilities in the villages include its comfortable accommodation, shops, restaurants, bowling green and tennis courts. Lynton is the perfect centre for a walking holiday. There are plenty of short walks, medium length walks and Lynton is on the South West Coast Path for the most adventurous. In this unique area can be found not only fine game fishing for salmon and sea trout but good coarse fishing and, on the coast, excellent sea fishing.

In Barnstaple you can spend time visiting the Ten Pin bowling alley, Let’s Go Superbowl, on Braunton Road, heading out of town on the A361 towards Braunton. Other indoor options include the Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon, situated on the Square in Barnstaple or the Heritage centre situated on the Strand. How about something a little more energetic? Visit Laser Adventure at Playtime Adventure, situated near Barum Gate at Whiddon Valley. They have lightweight Laser Guns for the whole family to have fun.