Bideford

Bideford is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon.

A popular Farmers' Market takes place on the quay on nearly every Saturday throughout the summer. Bideford has many small shops and galleries. Atlantic Village is an outlet shopping centre on the western outskirts of the town: it has over thirty retail outlets.

A ferry operates between Bideford quay and Lundy Island, which lies about 22 miles (35 km) away in the Bristol Channel. The same ship, the MS Oldenburg, also provides evening cruises from Bideford along the River Torridge.

The South West Coast Path National Trail runs through the town and gives access to walks along the rugged North Devon coast.  www.visitdevon.info