Bideford
Things to do in Bideford, Devon
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Bideford works well as a base for exploring North Devon's attractions. The town has around twenty hotels and guest houses, ranging from the well-reviewed Hoops Inn and Country Hotel to more straightforward options like the Premier Inn, and there's Broad Park Camping and Glamping if you prefer that style. From here you can reach Westward Ho! Beach, rated 4.7 from 775 reviews, and venture further to Clovelly Village and Lundy Island. For families, the Milky Way Adventure Park (4.6 from 3547 reviews) and The Big Sheep (4.5 from 3260 reviews) are both nearby, while Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre offers more active pursuits.
This is very much a place geared towards visitors who want somewhere comfortable to stay while exploring the wider attractions of the coast and countryside around it. The mix of family-oriented activities, coastal access, and established accommodation makes it a practical choice for a North Devon break, rather than a destination that demands a long stay in the town itself.
Where to stay in Bideford(21)
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The Waterfront Inn is consistently well-reviewed for accommodation (4.3 from 1611 reviews), and several other hotels maintain solid ratings. If you want to eat out, A Slice Of Life Cafe and World Of Wonder both have strong recent reviews, with World Of Wonder rated 4.8 from 321 reviews. Pebbleridge Kitchen and Taste offer other options for dining in or near the town.
Corner House Guest House
Corner House Guest House, Bideford
Durrant House Hotel
Heywood Road, Bideford
Ellerton B&B
Ellerton, Bideford
Hartland Quay Hotel
Stoke, Bideford
Instow Barton
Rectory Lane, Bideford
Lower Winsford Apartments & Room
Abbotsham Road, Bideford
Moorview House
Gammaton, Bideford
Morans Bed and Breakfast @ Lower Lodge
Lower Lodge, Bideford
Things to Do in Bideford(7)
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Where to Eat in Bideford(5)
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Attractions Near Bideford
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5 mi
Monster Slip and Slide - North Devon
Barnstaple · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Dartington Crystal Glass
Great Torrington · ⭐ 4.4
7 mi
North Devon Falconry
Newton Tracey · ⭐ 5.0
7 mi
Survival Laser Tag
Barnstaple · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
The Quay Indoor Softplay
Braunton · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Great Torrington · ⭐ 4.8
7 mi
Braunton and District Museum
Braunton · ⭐ 5.0
7 mi
Saunton Sands
Braunton · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in Bideford(1)
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Adventure Camping
⭐ 4.3
Skern Adventure - Abbotsham
⭐ 4.3 · from £21/night
Owl Valley Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £55/night
The Pig on the Hill
⭐ 4.5 · from £75/night
Livit Adventures and Glamping
⭐ 4.9 · from £55/night
Westacott Farm Camping
⭐ 4.9 · from £23/night
Beachside Holiday Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £195/night
Surf Bay Holiday Park
⭐ 4.6
Self-Catering Cottages in Bideford
All cottages in Bideford →Atlantic House
5 bed · sleeps 12 · from £1,462
Northam Rise
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £849
Oak
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,406
Ash
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,406
The Pig on the Hill - Potbelly
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £774
The Pig on the Hill - Saddleback
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £749
The Pig on the Hill
4 cottages · from £749
High Park House
7 bed · sleeps 16
Common questions about Bideford
How many campsites are there in Bideford?
We list 1 campsites in and around Bideford, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Bideford have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Bideford offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Bideford?
We list 21 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Bideford.
What is there to do in Bideford?
We list 7 attractions and things to do in and around Bideford.
Where can I eat in Bideford?
We list 5 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Bideford.
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