Visitor attractions and information - Bideford
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 The Burton Art Gallery, Kingsley Road, Bideford,
Devon EX39 2QQ. Tel: 01237 471455. Burton Art Gallery & Museum
has three exhibition spaces, a museum, craft gallery, shop and
a coffee shop. Displays include ceramics, textile jewellery,
wood-engravings, recycled sculpture, hand blown glass, wood carving.
The Burton Art Gallery is wheelchair accessible. www.burtonartgallery.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Bideford. |
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Kingsley
Museum, Clovelly, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5SY. Tel: 01237 431781.
Clovelly was home to Charles Kingsley, author of the children's
classic, ‘The Water Babies’, and ‘Westward Ho!’
Most of Charles Kingsley's works are available to buy in the
very good shop alongside the museum. Location: About 9 miles west of Bideford. |
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Torrington 1646, Castle Hill, South Street,
Great Torrington EX38 8AA. Tel: 01805 626146. Travel back in
time to the 17th Century and meet many strange and interesting
people, and learn a little bit more of the history of the English
Civil War. Please allow at least 2-3 hours for your visit to
Torrington 1646. Pay and display car park. www.torrington-1646.co.uk.
About 5 miles south of
Bideford. |
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Milky Way Adventure Park, Clovelly, Bideford, EX39 5RY. Tel:
01237 431 255. The Milky Way, North Devon's Great Adventure with
lots of things to do, Fun for all the family in Devon. Its all
weather attraction mix of sheer fun, rides, education and live
shows make it a must for your family holiday.
About 2 miles south of
Clovelly. |
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From Bideford you can explore the spectacular
coastlines of Devon with seaside resorts, pretty fishing villages,
coves, creeks and bays. Inland are rolling meadows, remote thatched
cottages and the wild, bleak Dartmoor. The historic cities of
Exeter and Plymouth are reminders of Devon's maritime past, while
the quiet attractive towns of Sidmouth, Dartmouth and Salcombe
retain their 19th century elegance.
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