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Things to see in Bideford (United Kingdom): 23 places and when to go
Bideford is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (5), History (4), Nature (3). The best known are Bideford Bay, Crow Point Lighthouse and Hartland Abbey. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.0058, -4.31
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (5) · History (4) · Nature (3) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 119 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bideford
The places in and around Bideford, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bideford BayBody of water near Bideford, Devon, England, UK8.8 km
- Crow Point LighthouseLighthouse in North Devon, England11 km
- Hartland AbbeyCountry house in Devon, England, UK14 km
- Saunton SandsBeach in the English village of Saunton on the North Devon coast12 km
- North Devon Maritime MuseumMuseum in Devon, England, United Kingdom9.6 km
- St Nectan's Church, HartlandChurch in Hartland, Devon, England, UK15 km
- The Big SheepAmusement park in Southern England4.8 km
- The Milky WayAmusement park in North Devon, England5.9 km
- Berry Castle, HuntshawIron Age hill fort in Devon, England12 km
- Pannier Market, BidefordIndoor market with artisan shops in Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom7.3 km
- Burton at BidefordArt gallery and museum in Bideford, England7.5 km
- Church of St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland BrewerChurch in Buckland Brewer, Devon, England, UK6.0 km
- Abbotsham CliffsProtected area3.6 km
- Burrough FarmProtected area8.5 km
- Clearwater BreweryBrewery9.0 km
- Clovelly Brewing CompanyBrewery6.5 km
- Country Life BreweryBrewery4.8 km
- EmilysThatched cottage in Parkham, Torridge, Devon, England, UK3.1 km
- Honey Wood OrchardBrewery12 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 7: Instow to Westward Ho! )Hiking7.9 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 8: Westward Ho! to Clovelly)Hiking1.3 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 9: Clovelly to Hartland Quay)Hiking11 km
- Windbury Head campHillfort in Devon, England, UK9.4 km
When to go to Bideford
The best time to visit Bideford is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:10
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:19
- JunBest time16:17
- JulBest time15:53
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovBetter not8:37
- DecPossible7:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. In June, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bideford
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 119 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Bude15 places28 km
- North Tawton19 places38 km
- St Ives22 places42 km
- Tintagel34 places49 km
- Culbone27 places51 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bideford?
The best known: Bideford Bay, Crow Point Lighthouse, Hartland Abbey, Saunton Sands, North Devon Maritime Museum. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bideford?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.
How do you get to Bideford?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 119 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bideford as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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