Bideford Holidays

Bideford Holidays - Set in a charming ‘little white town’
Holidays in Bideford are brimming with the beauty of the natural world, historical and architectural charm and of course the ever-popular UK seaside holiday bucket and spade outing. Author Charles Kingsley described Bideford as ‘the little white town’, and if you begin your Bideford holiday from nearby East-the-Water and cross the 13th century Long Bridge with its 24 arches of differing sizes, you’ll appreciate the market town all the more. Bideford isn’t just popular during the summer holidays; it’s lively all year round, with traditional events such as the Bideford Regatta, Bideford Water Festival, Bideford Folk Festival and Bideford Carnival. New Year’s Eve in Devon sees Bideford take the West Country centre stage for the thousands of people who line the quay and old bridge to celebrate the New Year.

Holidays in Bideford - Perfect base for UK seaside holidays
But whether your holiday in Bideford is about its nightlife, with plenty of traditional pubs and restaurants allowing you to eat in, take away or dine al fresco; or about a gentler, relaxing holiday or weekend getaway, Bideford’s pretty narrow streets and tree-lined quay are a picturesque setting. North Devon UK family holiday visitors will want to visit Victoria Park, with its open-air paddling pool, skateboard park and children's play area; a perfect relaxing setting to plan a day out in one of the neighbouring villages or seaside towns: Clovelly, Great Torrington, Westward Ho!, Appledore or even taking the MS Oldenburg ferry across the Bristol Channel to Lundy island.

Bideford Holidays – Something for everyone for all budgets
Any holiday longer than a weekend break in Bideford demands a walk along the South West Coast Path, or bicycle hire so you can cycle the Tarka Trail, and certainly a visit to the wild moors of Exmoor National Park. There’s also cheap accommodation in Bideford and throughout North Devon; take your pick from holiday parks, camping sites, caravan parks, guest houses and bed & breakfasts, or stay at one of the more luxurious hotels in the area. Couples and families alike may prefer to hire a self-catering apartment or self-catering cottage for a more independent holiday in North Devon.