Bideford, Port town in Devon, England
The town extends along both banks of the River Torridge estuary, connected by a medieval stone bridge with 24 arches spanning 677 feet.
During the 16th century, Bideford grew into Britain's third largest port, managing substantial tobacco trade with the American colonies through merchant vessels.
The Pannier Market, established in 1884, continues operating as a traditional indoor market where local merchants sell produce, crafts, and regional specialties.
The town center features numerous independent shops, restaurants, and accommodation options within walking distance of the historic Long Bridge and waterfront.
Local miners extracted Bideford Black, a coal-based pigment used in paint manufacturing and cosmetics, from deep seams until mining operations ended in 1969.
Location: Torridge
Website: https://bideford-tc.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.01620,-4.21710
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
Bideford Long Bridge
960 m
Moreton House
975 m
Torridge Bridge
1.9 km
Pannier Market
698 m
Chudleigh Fort
1.3 km
Church of St Mary
803 m
Burton at Bideford
1 km
Bideford Town Hall and Library
844 m
The Royal Hotel
1.1 km
The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum
999 m
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
1.1 km
Church of Holy Trinity
3.1 km
Church of St Helen
2.1 km
Lavington United Reformed Church
867 m
Masonic Hall, Caretaker's House At Rear And Garden Walls At Left And Rear
873 m
Kings Arms Public House Including Barn At Rear
859 m
Statue of Charles Kingsley
1.1 km
Bideford War Memorial Cross
1.3 km
Milestone At Ss4903 2430
4.9 km
Old Toll
2.9 km
The Old Custom House
988 m
Milestone Opposite Ship On Launch Public House (Not Included)
1.1 km
Finger Post at Gammaton Cross
4.9 km
Twinaway Bungalow
411 m
Bideford And District Angling Club, Attached Walls And Gatepiers
517 m
Milestone Approximately 220 Metres North East Of Entrance To Pillhead House
3 km
Methodist Church Including Schoolrooms And Hall
599 m
Abbotsham Church Of England Primary School And Attached Gateway.
2.1 kmReviews
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