Bideford
in Devon of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.017 and -4.208 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 1' 0" and W -4° 12' 29"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:13 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:56 am and 6:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Bideford

Bideford in Devon (England) with it's 28,672 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 180 mi (or 289 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bideford is now 01:13 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Bideford, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Exeter International Airport in a distance of 40 mi (or 64 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape in a distance of 63 mi (or 102 km), South. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Boyton, Werrington, Launceston, Poundstock and Jacobstow. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 982 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (11 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 40% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (53 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The West Country Inn

Address
1,2 mi
Bursdon Moor
EX39 6HB Bideford
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DURRANT HOUSE HOTEL

Address
1,2 mi
HEYWOOD ROAD
EX39 3QB BIDEFORD
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bideford

Address
1,4 mi
CLOVELLEY ROAD DEVON
EX39 3QU EXETER
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The Kathleen and May returns to her home on Bideford Quay for a short visit - 23rd August 2014

Published: August 23, 2014
Length: 45:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sophie Bosworth

For anyone who was unable to make it to Bideford Quay today, this was the moment that our beautiful Kathleen and May arrived home. She'll be here for 2-3 days, although may get moved to Appledore ...


bideford little bit of altitude f450+go pro e.t.w

Published: February 05, 2015
Length: 30:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bideford etw

Bideford little bit of altitude f450+go pro e.t.w.


Bideford Torch

Published: May 23, 2012
Length: 44:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tony Koorlander

Ross Watts carrying the Olympic Flame along Bideford Quay 21st May 2012.


Bideford New Years Eve 2008-9

Published: March 02, 2009
Length: 39:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thom Flaxman

Bideford Town Quay featuring the return of the X Radio 1 Roadshow Trailer following refurbishment by local businessman Steve Clarke OBE. Further details from www.stagehire.info.


Bideford Olympic Torch

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 50:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WallE3DTV

Ross Watts carrying the Olympic flame along Bideford Quay 21st May 2012.


Bideford 2012 Rehearsal

Published: September 12, 2012
Length: 20:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EppingForestPipeBand

Bideford Festival of Piping & Drumming 7th - 9th September 2012.


EDDIE LITTLE BIDEFORD TRACK JUMPING. (GO PRO)

Published: August 08, 2013
Length: 58:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sam Wass


Bideford pannier market

Published: March 30, 2013
Length: 44:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: T Wake


Bideford School Reunion 2012

Published: May 02, 2012
Length: 50:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Graham Moore

Hear all about what some from school times are doing these days.


Bideford River Erin and Kiz

Published: June 07, 2009
Length: 53:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kingsleygirl09

Soooo funni bt very cold :L.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

The Bideford Railway Heritage Centre CIC (previously the Bideford and Instow Railway Group) in Devon, England, is responsible for the management of the Bideford station site. The Company is also responsible for Instow signal box which opens on occasional Sundays and bank holidays from Easter to October.

Located at 51.0194, -4.22639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway museums in England, Heritage railways in England, Scenic railway lines in Devon and Cornwall, Museums in Devon, Bideford

Moreton House

Moreton House is a country house and estate near Bideford, North Devon, England.

Located at 51.0148, -4.23089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Devon, Rail transport in Devon, Woodard Schools

Bideford railway station

The first Bideford railway station was opened on 2 November 1855 as the terminus of the Bideford Extension Railway from Barnstaple. This was taken over by the London and South Western Railway about ten years later. This station was resited in 1872 when the line was extended to Torrington. Regular passenger trains from Barnstaple were withdrawn on Sat. 2 October 1965 although special trains occasionally used the station until the line was closed in 1982.

Located at 51.0158, -4.19993 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Devon, Former London and South Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1855, Railway stations closed in 1872, Railway stations opened in 1872, Railway stations closed in 1965, Beeching closures in England, Bideford

Knapp House Holiday Centre

Knapp House Holiday Centre is a public holiday centre located in Devon, England, near Exmoor National Park. It has been used by schoolchildren since its opening in 1982, and is surrounded by extensive farmland. The nearest town to the complex is Bideford, and the nearest motorway junction is Junction 27 of the M5. Tourists who visit the centre have direct access to a wide range of land- and water-based activities. An experienced instructor is employed to control each activity.

Located at 51.044, -4.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Devon

Atlantic Village

Atlantic Village is a shopping complex in Bideford, in the English county Devon. It has thirty two retail outlets and an adventure park called Atlantis.

Located at 51.008, -4.237 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping centres in Devon, Bideford

A388 road

The A388 is an A road in south west England which runs south from Landcross south of Bideford in Devon through Holsworthy, Launceston, Callington to Saltash in Cornwall. The A388 begins at a junction with the A386 and in Holsworthy has junctions with the A3072. In Launceston it has junctions with the A30 and near Lawhitton a junction with the A384. In Callington it has junctions with the A390 and ends at Saltash when it meets the A38.

Located at 50.9922, -4.1946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Roads in Cornwall, Transport in Devon

Kingsley School, Bideford

Kingsley School, Bideford, is a co-educational independent school situated in Bideford, Devon. In was founded in 2009 as a result of the merger of Grenville College and Edgehill College.

Located at 51.021, -4.218 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Independent schools in Devon, Methodist schools in England, Bideford

Westleigh, Devon

Westleigh is a civil parish and village in North Devon in the English County of Devon. Tapeley Park, a country house is located within the parish.

Located at 51.03, -4.18 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Devon

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bideford, Байдфорд, بیدفورد, Bediforda