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F rom Appledore with it's

quaint streets and busy

estuary, to Northam an area

of outstanding natural

beauty with 650 acres of sand dunes,

salt marsh and beaches, to Westward

Ho! with miles of clean, sandy

beaches (blue flag rated) to Bideford

with it's pannier market and wealth

of independent shops and eateries to

Torrington - The Cavalier Town. The

A39 out of Bideford (The Atlantic

Highway) will take you through

picturesque villages with

breathtaking coastal views down into

Cornwall. This area offers something

for everyone whether you are

looking for peace and quiet or high

action days out - the choice is yours!

I hope you will find this guide a handy

source of facts and information to

keep with you on your travels over

the next few days or maybe revisit at

a later date. I cannot profess to have

included every facility and business

in the area as there are so many and

they are so diverse, but I can assure

you wherever you go and whatever

you do you will receive a warm,

friendly Devon welcome.

Enjoy your stay!

Welcome to…..

The Bideford Bay Companion 2013

Welcome to The Bideford Bay Companion. This magazine is

designed to help you get the most out of your stay with the

least possible stress !

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Looking across the water you will

see Instow, another quaint town

which stakes its own claim to

having the most beautiful stretch

of sandy beach in Torridge. You

will also not fail to notice the seabirds, and, at low tide, the

waders in their tireless search for

edible delicacies to be found in the

mud.

During the summer you can take

any number of boat trips around

the estuary and up towards

Bideford.

Several times throughout the year

the Quay plays host to a number of festivals such as the Appledore

Arts Festival and the Appledore

Book Festival plus other activities.

It certainly is a great place to sit,

perhaps with an Hockings ice cream

cone, and just watch the world go by

as you soak up the summer sun.

Strolling around Appledore’s narrow cobbled streets you will note that

many of the Georgian and Victorian

cottages have wide upper windows;

these would have been originally

used as sail makers’ lofts in days

gone by. You will find shops selling

gifts, crafts, original art work

(Appledore has a thriving artistic

community) and all manner of items.

Appledore still has a modern

shipbuilding business; and boat

repair yard.

The fascinating North Devon

Maritime Museum not far from the

Picturesque and quaint are just a couple of many adjectives used

to describe this historical fishing and maritime village. Take a leaf

out of the locals’ book and while away your time by sitting on

Appledore Quay watching the boats in the estuary. When the tide

is in it is indeed a beautiful sight to behold.

picturesque fishing village

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town centre has a wealth of

information about Appledore’s long

association with boat building, the

historic Richmond Dock and all things

nautical and including a model of

HMS Bideford, made from damaged timber from the original ship.

In the past the economy relied

heavily on merchant shipping,

fishing and also salmon netting in the

river. Not surprisingly, many say a

large part of Appledore’s income in

times past was derived from

smuggling!

A walk up Irsha street just beyond the

large Churchfields car park is to be

recommended, it leads to the lifeboat

house and a couple of great centuries

old pubs along narrow streets of

former fisherman’s cottages, many of which have been lovingly restored and

now become popular holiday homes.

If it’s time for lunch or tea, sample one

of the many fine Inns or small

restaurants for welcome refreshment,

or why not enjoy that great British

staple of fish and chips whilst

sitting on the Quay.

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Northam Burrows lies at the mouth

of the Taw and Torridge estuary, an

area of outstanding natural beauty

and within the UNESCO designated

biosphere.

Set in 650 acres of sand-dunes, salt marsh and pastures, with the

imposing and fascinating Pebble

Ridge on the seaward side, over

which lies the 3km long Westward

Ho! beach.

The Burrows is an ideal day out for

everybody with its proximity to the

beach, ease of parking and safe,

clean bathing waters, (Blue Flag

rated). At each end of the beach,

the sand gives way to rocks, dotted with pools, perfect for spotting

sea-shore wildlife, and perfect for

those who are fossil and seashell

collectors.

Standing on the pebble ridge

the sweeping expanse of Bideford

Bay comes in to view. Looking south

west, the craggy cliffs of Hartland

Point can be seen, with its blinking lighthouse a reminder of the terrible

losses this shipping graveyard has

taken over the years, (Bideford had

at least two lighthouses at the

mouth of the Torridge Estuary that

guided ships over the ‘bar’ and along

the river into port).

Looking north west, Baggy Point

with the faint silhouette of the

Gower Peninsula of South Wales

behind can be viewed, on a very

clear day is needed! Whilst looking directly west, Lundy Island can be

seen emerging from the waves, a

haven for nature lovers and bird

In ancient times Northam was probably the main settlement of

the area and dates back to Norman times being mentioned in the

Doomsday book as land owned by a Saxon lord. Historic

settlement evidence can still be found within the area. The parish

of Northam covers roughly 2700 acres and includes Appledore.

an anglo-saxon settlement

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watchers.

With 2000 miles to the next

landfall, the Atlantic Ocean produces

a ceaseless barrage of rolling waves

ideal for those seeking the thrills of

surfing and surf canoeing, as well as those anglers seeking the elusive

bass, with specimens of over 17lb

recorded in recent years whilst the

more sheltered estuary waters are

perfect for sailing and light line

fishing, for instance school bass and

mullet. On the eastern side of the

Burrows lies the Salt Marsh, known

as the Skern, which is visited by

large numbers of waders and other

migratory wildfowl, making it an

ideal location for Birdwatchers and

walkers.

Whether seeking rugged walks

along the coast path, observing the

grazing horses and ponies, swinging

a club, catching crabs in its rock

pools, a refreshing swim or simply

relaxing on its endless sands, then

this richly diverse landscape has

something for everyone.

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There are stunning views across the

Taw and Torridge estuary towards

Saunton and Northam Burrows

Country Park.

Just behind the pebble ridge is the cricket ground, home of

Bideford, Westward Ho! and

Littleham Cricket Club. It is a

popular destination for touring

sides, you will often find a match

going on during the week in

addition to the weekend league

matches and youth games.

The wide expanse of sand makes it

a hive of activity. Bathing, surfing,

canoeing, kitesurfing and para-karting are just some of the

sports you can become in involved

with or simply observe.

For those ramblers who enjoy

walking, the South West Coast

Path runs through Westward Ho! and

for those of you with time and energy to spare you could choose to continue

heading east to Minehead, or simply go

west by following the coastline for

around a hundred miles as far as

Land’s End.

Enjoy the walks and fabulous views of

Kipling Tors, the prominent backdrop

hill named after writer Rudyard Kipling

who spent time at Westward Ho!

during his childhood.

Westward Ho! is the archetypal

family holiday destination.

Westward Ho! is perhaps best known for being named after the

book of the same name written by the esteemed Victorian author

Charles Kingsley but it is also famous for its miles of sandy beach

(which has again retained its Blue Flag status) and when the tide

is out it makes the perfect locale for a timely stroll by the

water’s edge.

a victorian coastal resort

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Over the last century the town has

enjoyed considerable development

and regeneration to include caravan

parks, holiday homes and luxury

apartments overlooking the Bay and

promenade. Local residents, tourists, families of all ages, even retired

couples frequent water fronted

pubs, fish and chip takeaways,

amusement arcades, numerous

holiday shops and cafes, proving this

resort to be the perfect family

destination.

In 1864, Westward Ho! opened

for golf and the Royal North Devon Golf

Club was formed. This nostalgic and

unique links course remains the oldest

course in England still playing along its

original fairways on Northam Burrows

Country Park. It is also the oldest links course outside Scotland and home to

the second oldest ladies’ golf club in

the world, founded in 1868.

Whenever you visit, you will be

sure to be charmed by then

friendliness of the locals and be

thrilled by the breathtaking scenery

and beaches.

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Because of its numerous links

to Sir Walter Raleigh, Francis

Drake and Elizabeth I, the

Spanish Armada, the tobacco

and pottery trades, and the lost

settlement on Roanoke Island North Carolina, Bideford has its

own Heritage Trail where history

comes alive at key points along the

way.

One of Bideford’s most notable

landmarks is the ancient Long

Bridge, which was constructed in

medieval times and went on to

become one of the finest and

longest span arch bridges in the

Country (677 feet). Spanning the river with its 24 arches, (all of which

are different sizes!), the bridge was

then widened in the 18th, 19th and

early 20th centuries to meet the

demands of the growing town.

Don’t be misled by Bideford’s

sleepy veneer, for nestled in its

many streets is a vibrant and buzzing community, an eclectic

selection of independent shops

and restaurants and of course

it’s thriving pannier market at

the top of the town.

An afternoon can be whiled

away at Victoria Park, whilst

you kick back and enjoy the

surroundings. The children can

either play in the open air pool,

or burn off some energy in one of the two dedicated play areas.

Locals and visitors to the Bideford

Bideford is known as the Little White Town thanks again to writer

Charles Kingsley whose marble statue presides over the edge of

the river and quay. An historic port and market town with over

500 years of history set on the banks of the river Torridge with

its tree lined, mile long quay still retaining much of its original

heritage.

the little white town

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area often use the old Bideford

Railway Station (now the Bideford

Railway Heritage Centre) as a

starting point to amble along the

Tarka Trail, the old disused railway

line.

Head in one direction and theTrail

leads to Great Torrington and it’s

former Railway Station now The

Puffing Billy restaurant and pub.

Head in the other direction and the

Trail goes through Instow (whose

signal box is Grade II listed),

Fremington and into Barnstaple.

Cream teas and other refreshments

can be found in both directions.

The Bideford Railway Heritage

Centre always seem to do a brisk

trade serving teas and refreshments, it offers service with a smile inside

the little railway carriage. The history

of Bideford’s railway line is also told

through a series of photographs

inside the carriage.

During 2012 and 2013 major work

was carried out on the Planet diesel

locomotive. This work was

completed at the end of May 2013.

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Known as “the Cavalier town”,

Great Torrington has become

recognised as an important heritage

centre for the 17th century. It had a

significant role in the English Civil

War, specifically the Battle of Great Torrington in 1646 which marked the

end of the Royalist resistance in the

West Country and led to the

eventual defeat and execution of

King Charles I.

Great Torrington today is a

vibrant community and people in

the town can often be seen dressed

in the 17th century costume for

re-enactments, festivals and

celebrations. Enjoy the stunning views from the car park at the rear

of 1646 to take in the old leper fields

and a little known fact from

Torrington’s #medieval history is

that it once assisted the leper colony

and those afflicted were housed away

from the town in Taddiport Village and

farmed their own fields down by the

river. This village even had its own

chapel and hospital.

As well as twelve permanent shop

units, the glass-roofed Victorian

Pannier market houses a cobbled

market hall where local traders set up

their stalls. Auctions and community

events are also held here regularly.

The Black Horse Inn is another

historical building originating from the

15th century and has a frontage which

was rebuilt n 1681. This inn was the headquarters at different times to both

Parliamentarians and Royalists during

the Civil War. The colonnaded Town

Hall dates from the 16th century and

has undergone numerous additions

traditional market towns

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and renovations over the years. It now

houses the fine oak panelled Council

Chamber.

The Plough Arts Centre, in the centre

of Torrington, is a popular venue for

music, arts and cinema events.

If you're looking for a great family day

out, come along to RHS Garden

Rosemoor. More than a garden,

Rosemoor is a unique place that

people of all ages return to time and

again for ideas, inspiration or simply to

enjoy a fun day out.

Spanning 65 acres, Rosemoor is set in

the beautiful Torridge Valley. There is

something for everyone to enjoy, from the stunning gardens (including Lady

Anne's original garden, the rose

gardens, the formal and informal

gardens, the fruit and vegetable

garden, the arboretum and the cottage

garden) to the Woodland Walks, a

range of Children's Trails. Two exciting

play areas and lots of exciting activities

for the whole family. Rosemoor holds

over 80 special events throughout the

year, which include creative workshops

for children and adults, family days, craft fairs, musical and dramatic

evening performances and

horticultural walks round the garden.

For walkers there are public footpaths

on Torrington Commons and nature

trails as well as the Tarka Trail.

Holsworthy is a horticultural community which holds the busiest

livestock market days in the south west.

It also has an historical Pannier Market,

which originates from 1215 and is still

open for business. The town is an ideal

central base for visiting Dartmoor,

Exmoor and Bodmin moor, and

has become the centre point

for the Ruby Trail development

appealing to nature lovers, hikers,

ramblers and cyclists alike as they

embark on the nature trails, cycle paths and bridleways that connect to

the famous Tarka Trail and Dartmoor.

Holsworthy offers many attractions,

pastimes and recreational activities for

sports minded visitors and is proud

of its heated swimming pool,

sports hall and community park which

houses a bowling green, cricket club and

tennis court. Nearby for golfers there’s

an 18-hole golf course and for water

sports and fishing enthusiasts Upper Tamar Lake and Roadford Reservoir

definitely fits the bill.

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During the summer traditional

fetes and fairs abound so look

out for posters advertising the

dates and be sure to experience a

little bit of local tradition. The pubs

and restaurants in these villages are also well worth checking out.

Horns Cross is a delightful little place

that you should not miss. From the

village centre a small lane leads off

from the main A39 that takes you to

Peppercombe, a pretty wooded

valley that leads down to the sea.

Another historic village worth

visiting is Bucks Mills. This tiny village

is totally unspoilt and the walk down from the car park through the village

to a small and rocky beach is a

delight.

Of special interest is the little

evocative cabin of artists and

lifelong friends Judith Ackland

and Mary Stella Edwards which

was their home from the 1920s

and which is now looked after by the National Trust.

The village of Woolfardisworthy,

known as Woolsery has all the

local community needs; a school,

shop, pub and Garden Centre.

Further on and you will reach

Clovelly, set into a steep hillside,

Clovelly is one of the most famous

villages in the world.

The single cobbled high street winds its way down the hillside through

whitewashed cottages festooned with

fuchsias and geraniums. Traffic is

The A39 leaving Bideford along the Atlantic Highway will take you

through picturesque villages with breathtaking coastal

scenery which stretches out to the sea. It’s well worth visiting

some of these villages that still retain their rural charm, look out

for Parkham, Monkleigh, Frithelstock and Buckland Brewer.

linking devon and cornwall

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banned from the village with visitors

parking at the top of the hill

adjacent to the Visitor Centre.

Tucked away in the north west

corner of Devon, the village of Hartland and the Hartland

Peninsula extends for miles. It offers

a wide variety of landscape,

extensive coastal scenery, secluded

beaches, coastal walks, wild

moorland, ancient woodland and

forestry walks. The area is far from

light and industrial pollution and

offers many bright starlit nights in a

silence removed from the hustle and

bustle of modern life.

Hartland Quay was once a thriving

harbour, mainly because of its remote location. But when the railway reached

Bideford in 1855, the harbour fell into

decline and the sea finally overwhelmed

the 16th century quay in the 1890s.

Both The Big Sheep and The Milky Way,

near Bideford are family favourites in all

weather.

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Appledore RNLI Discover Station located at the

end of Irsha Street

Open: 9am - 4pm daily,

souvenirs available from the

Lifeboat House between 2pm-4pm

Crew Training: Call for information

www.appledorelifeboat.org.uk

Telephone: 01237 473969

Sea Safety Top boating safety tips

Always wear a lifejacket

Check your engine and fuel

Tell others where you are

going

Carry some means of calling for help

Check the weather and tides

Visit rnli.org.uk/seasafety

Clovelly RNLI Observe Station located at the

base of the main cobbled street,

turn right and station is visible

Open: by appointment only

Crew Training: please enquire at

information centre

Telephone: 01237 431828 or

01237 431224

Beach Safety Remember FLAGS on

lifeguard-patrolled beaches

Find and swim between the red

and yellow flags

Look at the safety signs

Ask a lifeguard for advice

Get a friend to swim with you

Stick your hand up and shout

for help if in difficulty

Appledore’s present Lifeboat Station was opened in 2001 built on

the site of the old boathouse originally constructed in 1889 on

land donated by residents Charles and Anne Hill Chapple.

Appledore’s lifeboats date back to 1829 when rescues were

carried out by locals in their gigs. It wasn’t until 1855 that they

became part of the RNLI.

RNLI rescue service

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Don’t forget your bucket and spade

as children will be in their element

and love taking part in beachside

activities such as sandcastle

competitions or paddling in the water

while mum and dad just relax in their deckchairs sunning themselves,

eating Cornish pasties or just

watching the sailboats gliding by.

When the tide is out the beaches and

sand dunes can be seen to stretch

out for miles, and it can be the

perfect time for dog walkers to let

their pets run and have their

freedom. It is also a time for children

to make discoveries in rock pools, or

collect shells and fossils. Although

the days are long gone when donkeys

or Punch and Judy shows could be

found on any beach amusing

visitors, today we watch the surfers,

the beach combers or sand artists

designing their sculptures. Or beach

netball anyone? Whilst later in the day or early evening is the

perfect time for beach parties or

beach BBQs.

The key beaches in the area -

Croyde, Saunton Sands, Instow,

Westward Ho!, Sandymouth and

Bude, all have their special qualities

and wow factors, but perhaps the

best kept secret is Bucks Mills. When

the tide is out be prepared for a

pleasant surprise!

With coastline stretching from Croyde to Bude there is no finer

place to be than Bideford Bay.

The estuary, North Devon and the top of Cornwall offer perfect

sandy beaches as well as rugged cliffs, rock pools and

secluded coves.

Your ideal beach is waiting to be discovered.

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Whilst the Bideford Bay Companion

focuses on the area of Torridge, by going

further a field into Cornwall or past

Barnstaple towards Ilfracombe,

Woolacombe and even Exmoor, visitors

will find they are spoilt for choice in days out and will want to return to the West

Country again and again.

Throughout North Devon during the

Summer months there are Summer

fetes, music or art festivals, Sandcastle

competitions, craft fayres, agricultural or

horticultural exhibitions, open air theatre

or music concerts, town carnivals, even regattas to name just a few events.

The West Country has a myriad choice of eye-popping attractions,

fabulous beaches and feast of activities for first time and returning

visitors alike, with or without children, even pets in tow.

a wide range of leisure choices

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From villages, towns to holiday resorts,

there is something for every discerning

palate. Whether you seek all day

breakfasts, light lunches, a late brunch,

scrumptious Devon cream teas, or even four course dinners, from small cosy

coffee shops to luxury hotels, friendly

local staff go out of their way to please

all visitors. Many local pubs and

restaurants serve fresh local seafood as

well as produce from around the region

and some eating establishments offer

stunning views and a lazy ambience as you enjoy your meal while others offer

great entertainment. So go and sample

the great food this area has to offer.

Whatever your taste, be it simple pub fayre, Thai cuisine, a la carte

menus, unique dining experiences, or just plain family dining restaurants

where high chairs or strollers wouldn’t look out of place, the Torridge and

Bideford Bay areas have it all.

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Restaurant Review Restaurant Review Restaurant Review Restaurant Review

The Red Lion Hotel The Quay, Clovelly Devon EX39 5TF

Tel.01237 431 237 www.clovelly.co.uk

The Red Lion Hotel, Restaurant and Bars sit at the very bottom of this timeless village overlooking the 14th century harbour with spectacular views.

After our pre-dinner drinks in the old Harbour Bar we went to the restaurant and were warmly

welcomed by Marie and her team. We were shown to a lovely window table with an amazing

view of the sea, coastline and fishing boats bobbing in the harbour. The restaurant was immaculately decorated in cool creams and white with crisp table linen, candles and red

flowers offering a splash of colour. Bowls of handmade lattice crisps were already on the table

to tantalise our taste buds as we read the menus.

Over a glass of excellent dry house white wine, I choose the Wasabi Crab Mousse followed by

the Pan-fried Corn-fed Chicken Supreme and my husband the Trio of Smoked Meats and the

Roasted Whole Lemon Sole.

The mousse was served in a little glass Kilner jar with a lime and dill mayonnaise and Melba toast and was absolutely superb. Smooth, full of flavour and a very generous portion. I was

grateful for the homemade bread I had on the side to finish it all off! The trio of meats

consisted of hot smoked guinea fowl, venison bresaola and prosciutto accompanied by Mediterranean vegetables. It was also beautifully presented with the different flavours causing

taste explosions in the mouth with each forkful.

The main courses arrived with the chicken served with roasted butternut squash, hogs pudding, fondant potato and a wild mushroom jus. The chicken was succulent, the potato

deliciously rich and buttery, all complimented by the mushroom jus. The lemon sole was very

fresh, so soft and just delicious. Topped with scrummy Cornish mussels, Provencal potatoes, asparagus & Dijon hollandaise – heaven on a plate.

Desserts were to die for and I had trouble making my selection. In the end I opted for the Red

Berry Pannacotta and my husband the Blueberry Crème Brulee. Both were exquisite and a

perfect way to end the meal.

The Head Chef Aaron Vanstone, who was raised in Clovelly, is passionate about using local

ingredients including fresh fish and seafood landed daily at the quay outside, game from the

Clovelly Estate.

If you are looking for a dining experience in a superb location, with exquisite food and excellent

service then head to the Red Lion in Clovelly. It is most definitely a secret gem in North Devon

and when booking remember to say you read about them in the Bideford Bay Companion.

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The area is home to many local artists,

potters and craftsmen; discover art and

craft shops in the quaint streets of

Appledore to the town centre and

Pannier Market of Bideford, from

Instow’s Quayside to Torrington’s Pannier Market and The Plough Arts

Centre. Even RHS Garden Rosemoor in

Torrington holds special art exhibitions.

For the more retail minded there are a

generous shops. Every major town has

a bank, post office, doctor’s surgery,

dentist, vet, taxi firm, florist, convenience

store or supermarket. Why not make use

of the excellent bus services, it is an excellent way to tour the countryside

whilst saving on petrol, especially so if

you have a free bus pass!

Bideford Bay offers numerous art galleries and craft shops, local stores and

markets. The next few pages list a variety of shops, services, we have

included as much information as possible to make your stay a pleasant one.

markets, galleries, local stores...

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June 1 - 30th North Devon Festival 8th - 9th Lundy Gig Row www.clovelly.co.uk/events.php

9th Ruby Run Half Marathon run from Holsworthy to Hatherleigh.

See www.rubyrun.co.uk 16th Ilfracombe Victorian Parade www.ilfracombevictoriancelebration.org.uk

20th – 23th Barnstaple Fringe Theatrefest "one of the hidden gems of the Fringe Theatre scene"

www.theatrefest.co.uk 21st -23rd Goldcoast Oceanfest, Croyde

The Surf and Music Festival at Croyde Bay. 01271 817000 www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk

29th Bideford Heritage Day www.bidefordheritage.co.uk

30th North Devon AONB Marathon & Half Marathon starts 10am from Woolacombe

www.northdevonmarathon.co.uk

July 4th -28th Art Trek, Various venues 10.30am

– 4.30pm), throughout N Devon www.northdevontheatres.org.uk/art-trek.php 6th - 7th Devon Traction Engine, Veteran & Vintage Car Club 2013 Rally

Chapelton, Nr Barnstaple 9.30am to 5.00pm. www.dtec.freeuk.com 8th -14th St Peter's Fair Week, Holsworthy

14th Clovelly Maritime Festival www.clovelly.co.uk/events

20th - 21st Vintage weekend - RHS Rosemoor see page 26 29th Woolsery Show, Clovelly Court

August 3rd - 4th Lifeboat Weekend Clovelly 3rd - 4th Classic Car Festival Castle Hill

Gardens Filleigh A unique celebration of historic, classic and

modern vehicles. www.castlehillcarfestival.co.uk 7th North Devon Show. Our principal

agriculture and countryside event held at Umberleigh Barton Farm, EX37 9DX. www.northdevonshow.com

11th Appledore Carnival The Appledore Carnival sets

off at 4pm with the Carnival Party in the evening with Live Music & Food with the Grand

Prize Draw. 17th Clovelly Gig Regatta 22nd Holsworthy & Stratton

Agricultural Show 24th - 25th Bradworthy Carnival

24th - 25th Food & Craft Fair at Atlantic Village 25th - 26th North Devon Grand Tour of

Minis. Departs from Victoria Park, Bideford at 11am on

Sunday........and from The Promenade, Westward Ho! at 11am on Monday. 200 Minis

taking part. www.smallcarsbighearts.co.uk

September 1st Bideford Water Festival 1pm – 5pm A Day of Fun for All on Bideford Quay

1st Lobster & Crab Feast, Clovelly www.clovelly.co.uk/events

6th -8th RHS Rosemoor West Country Craft Fair. See page 26 7th Bideford Carnival

Carnival starts at 6.00pm. Fireworks at about 9.30pm

(once it's dark enough). 22nd Taste of the West Country Food Fest- Rosemoor

27th -29th Real Ale & Cider Festival - Rosemoor see page 26

28th - 6th Oct Appledore Book Festival Idyllically situated on the Taw and Torridge rivers, with

breathtaking sunsets and huge tides, Appledore is a unique place to hear authors

discuss their work and creativity. Join novelists,

historians, broadcasters, poets and playwrights and www.appledorebookfestival.co.uk

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Libraries Libraries Libraries Libraries (renewals 0845 155 1001)(renewals 0845 155 1001)(renewals 0845 155 1001)(renewals 0845 155 1001)

AppledoreAppledoreAppledoreAppledore 01237 47744201237 47744201237 47744201237 477442

Mon closed

Tues 10am-1pm

Weds 2pm-5pm

Thurs 10am-12pm

Fri closed

Sat 10am-12pm

BidefordBidefordBidefordBideford 01237 47607501237 47607501237 47607501237 476075

Mon, Thurs 9:30am-6pm

Tues, Fri 9.30am-6pm

Sat 9.30am-1.30pm

ChemistsChemistsChemistsChemists

BidefordBidefordBidefordBideford

Lloyds Pharmacy 01237 42122101237 42122101237 42122101237 421221

Clarence Wharf

Boots the Chemist 01237 47201901237 47201901237 47201901237 472019

High St

Co-Op Pharmacy, 01237 47363501237 47363501237 47363501237 473635

High St

Lloyds Pharmacy 01237 47200201237 47200201237 47200201237 472002

Abbotsham Rd

Farmers' MarketsFarmers' MarketsFarmers' MarketsFarmers' Markets

Bideford QuayBideford QuayBideford QuayBideford Quay

2nd & 4th Saturday of each month

from Easter to September 9am - 2pm

Tel: 01237 42874301237 42874301237 42874301237 428743

Barnstaple Pannier MarketBarnstaple Pannier MarketBarnstaple Pannier MarketBarnstaple Pannier Market

Local produce market all year

Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

Tel: 01271 37908401271 37908401271 37908401271 379084

Holsworthy SquareHolsworthy SquareHolsworthy SquareHolsworthy Square

Every Wednesday Tel: 01409 25331201409 25331201409 25331201409 253312

Hartland Parish HallHartland Parish HallHartland Parish HallHartland Parish Hall

1st Sunday of each month from April

to October 10am - 1pm

Asda Chemist 01237 42772001237 42772001237 42772001237 427720

Atlantic Village, Bideford

NorthamNorthamNorthamNortham

Boots the Chemist 01237 47434001237 47434001237 47434001237 474340

Bay View Rd

TorringtonTorringtonTorringtonTorrington

Lloyds Pharmacy, 01805 62217401805 62217401805 62217401805 622174

High St

Westward Ho!Westward Ho!Westward Ho!Westward Ho!

Arnolds Pharmacy 01237 47382901237 47382901237 47382901237 473829

Nelson Road

EmergencyEmergencyEmergencyEmergency

Emergency Services 999999999999

Fire, Police, Ambulance, Coastguard

Bideford Police Stn 0845 27774440845 27774440845 27774440845 2777444

Market DaysMarket DaysMarket DaysMarket Days


Tuesday & Saturday Pannier Market

BarnstapleBarnstapleBarnstapleBarnstaple

Monday Arts & Crafts

Tuesday Pannier Market

Wednesday Antiques

Thursday Arts & Crafts

Friday & Saturday Pannier Market

HolsworthyHolsworthyHolsworthyHolsworthy

Wednesday Open Air & Cattle Market


Thursday Pannier Market

Friday Flea Market

Saturday General Market

Weather Weather Weather Weather ---- locallocallocallocal

Met Office Weathercall

090657 505304090657 505304090657 505304090657 505304

NorthamNorthamNorthamNortham 01237 47511101237 47511101237 47511101237 475111

Mon 10am-1pm

Tues closed

Wed 10am-6pm

Thurs closed

Fri 10am-5pm

Sat 10am-1pm

TorringtonTorringtonTorringtonTorrington 01805 62210701805 62210701805 62210701805 622107

Mon closed

Tues 10am-6pm,

Weds closed

Thurs 10am-5pm

Fri, Sat 10am-1pm

Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Services

Northam Health Ctr 01237 47499401237 47499401237 47499401237 474994

Bideford Medical Ctr 01237 47636301237 47636301237 47636301237 476363

Bideford Hospital 01237 42020001237 42020001237 42020001237 420200

North Devon District 01271 32257701271 32257701271 32257701271 322577

Hospital, Barnstaple

Torrington Cottage 01805 62220801805 62220801805 62220801805 622208

Hospital

NHS Direct 0845 46470845 46470845 46470845 4647

Northam Dental Ctr 01237 47678601237 47678601237 47678601237 476786

VetVetVetVet

Torridge, Bideford 01237 47207501237 47207501237 47207501237 472075

Radio Radio Radio Radio ---- LocalLocalLocalLocal

Heart FM 96.2 - 97.3 FM

BBC Radio Devon 85.5 - 103.4 FM

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Post OfficesPost OfficesPost OfficesPost Offices

AbbotshamAbbotshamAbbotshamAbbotsham

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am-5.30pm

Wed 9am -1pm

Sat 9am-12.30pm

Johns of AppledoreJohns of AppledoreJohns of AppledoreJohns of Appledore

Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm

Sat 9am-12.30pm

Bideford, Old townBideford, Old townBideford, Old townBideford, Old town

Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm

Sat 9am-12.30pm

Bideford, The QuayBideford, The QuayBideford, The QuayBideford, The Quay

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am-5.30pm

Tue 9.30am-5.30pm

Sat 9am-12.30pm

Bucks CrossBucks CrossBucks CrossBucks Cross

Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

Sat 8am-1pm

Clovelly, mobileClovelly, mobileClovelly, mobileClovelly, mobile

Thurs 4pm-5pm Fri 4pm-5pm

Buckland Brewer, Mobile serviceBuckland Brewer, Mobile serviceBuckland Brewer, Mobile serviceBuckland Brewer, Mobile service

The van visits the village green:

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri at 1.50pm

and on Thurs at 3.05

HartlandHartlandHartlandHartland

Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm

Sat 9am-12.30pm

HolsworthyHolsworthyHolsworthyHolsworthy

Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm

Sat 9am-1pm

InstowInstowInstowInstow

Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm

Sat 9am-12.30pm

Northam (Coscutters)Northam (Coscutters)Northam (Coscutters)Northam (Coscutters)

7am-9pm

7 days a week


Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm

Sat 9am-12.30pm


Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Sat 9am-12.30pm

WoolseryWoolseryWoolseryWoolsery

Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm

Sat 9am-12.30

ChurchesChurchesChurchesChurches

AppledoreAppledoreAppledoreAppledore

St. Mary's Parish 01237 470469

Churchfield Rd

Baptist, Meeting St 01237 429022


Baptist, Mill St 01237 421549

St. Mary's Parish 01237 474078

Church Walk

Sacred Heart Catholic01237 472519

North Rd

Methodist, High St 01237 472532

Lavington URC 01237 471519

Bridgeland St

Littleham Methodist 01805 623172

HartlandHartlandHartlandHartland

Methodist 01237441271

NorthamNorthamNorthamNortham

St. Margaret's, Fore St 01237 476749

Methodist, Cross St 01237 472689


Methodist, Mill St 01805 625769


Baptist, Nelson Rd 01237 472252

Holy Trinity 01237 476749

OthersOthersOthersOthers

Woolsery Methodist 01288 352404

Abbotsham Baptist 01237 470428

TransportTransportTransportTransport

Bicycle HireBicycle HireBicycle HireBicycle Hire

Bideford Cycle 01237 424123

& Kayak Hire

Bike Trail Cycle Hire 01271 372586

Fremington

Tarka Trail Cycle Hire 01271 324202

Barnstaple

Torridge Cycle Hire 01805 622633

[email protected]

See page 20 for more details

Car HireCar HireCar HireCar Hire

Blights Car Hire (Ford) 01237 472282

Bideford see page 35 for more details

Bus & RailBus & RailBus & RailBus & Rail

Bus & Rail enquiries 0870 6082608

British Rail 0845 7484950

Stagecoach (Buses) 01271 329089

TaxisTaxisTaxisTaxis

Kirkham Taxi’s 01237 422889

See page 35 for more details

Boat TripsBoat TripsBoat TripsBoat Trips

Lundy Island trips 01237 423233

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