Places To Visit near Bideford

RHS Rosemoor

24 May 2026

Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a formal garden, woodlands, and many stream and lakeside plantings, making Rosemoor an enchanting place to visit whatever the season.

The Big Sheep

27 October 2014

Lots to do here, from feeding lambs and watching sheepdog trials to pony and tractor rides.

The Square Studio

9 May 2012

A quaint arts and crafts shop offering locally produced goods. Arts and crafts workshops are available, contact the studio for further details.

Dartington Crystal

23 June 2011

Watch the famous crystal being hand-blown on the factory tour.

Atlantic Village

An outlet shopping village located only two miles from Bideford. Opening times can be found on their Website.

Battlefield Devon

Anyone over the age of 7 can have a go (there's no upper age limit) and whether you are a lone ranger or want to be part of a platoon, you'll have great fun here. Open from Easter onwards, give them a call first to check availability.

North Devon Maritime Museum

Charting the long and illustrious seafaring history of north Devon with plenty of curiosities and fascinating artefacts to examine.

Northam Burrows Country Park

A magnificent stretch of grassland, salt marsh and dunes at the mouth of the estuary where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet. Soak up the unspoilt scenery on a stroll to Westward Ho! beach.

Tapeley Park

Utterly romantic formal gardens with terraces, sweeps of lawn and a walled kitchen garden.

The Appledore Crafts Company

Art in every kind of medium is on display in this artist's co-operative.