Bideford
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Bideford is a town with a rich history. People who have been holidaying here may have been doing so for years because it’s a friendly place to be, with so many places to stop and take in the river views, great pubs, cafes, and fish & chip shops lining The Quay. It’s easy to see why it is a family favourite. There is a beautifully landscaped town park at its centre, Victoria Park, which is home to a fabulous outdoor playing area for young children that includes a paddle pool (summer only). Most of the shops can be found on three main town streets: High Street and Mill Street.
Beyond the fringes of the main town is the retail outlet, Affinity (formerly Atlantic Village) which is brilliant for picking up a bargain if you are hooked on High Street brands. The town straddles both banks of the River Torridge, linked by the old bridge, a sight to behold in itself. On the East-the-Water side, on the far bank, you can pick up the Tarka Trail which is a popular walking and cycling route snaking for nearly 100 miles around the North Devon region. Bideford is 2 miles upstream from the Atlantic coast at Westward Ho!, while at the confluence of The River Torridge and Taw there is Appledore and Instow. A great hub of activity for those in search of excellent food and drink.