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Major city · United Kingdom

Bideford

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Bideford; walk the quay and market, then catch a ferry to Lundy if time allows.

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Bideford is a small North Devon market town on the River Torridge. Its quay, historic streets and nearby beaches suit a day visit; longer stays are only for extra ferry trips or festivals.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (limited services, colder weather)
Airport
EXT
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

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Emergency numbers for Bideford999 ▾
  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999
  • NHS non‑emergency111

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Bideford, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerPub pint of ale£3.5–£5 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Budget bedB&B room, a night, per room£55 (≈ US$75)
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
  • High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £50 (≈ US$70) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £130 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Quay and riverside walksBideford Pannier MarketBideford Railway Heritage CentreChudleigh Fort ruinsFerry to Lundy Island
Airports
EXT Exeter Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) north, coach links to Bideford)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bideford: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

15 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

13 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

10 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

14 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

15 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is walkable (20 min end‑to‑end). Buses 21, 21A and 315 link to Barnstaple station. Car parks at Riverbank Long Stay, Bridge Street and South end.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Lundy Island

go

Door to door: ≈5 h round trip

MS Oldenburg ferry from Bideford Quay, about 2 h each way

Seasonal (May–Oct); see ferry schedule.

Westward Ho!

go

Door to door: ≈20 min drive

A39 west, about 12 km (7.5 mi)

Coastal village with beach and surf.

Clovelly

go

Door to door: ≈25 min drive

A39 west, about 18 km (11 mi)

Historic steep‑street village.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Orchard Hill Hotel

Close to town centre, good for quick stays

The Royal Hotel

Riverfront, traditional rooms

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–£65 (≈ US$60–90) excl. bed
Mid
£70–£100 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
High
£110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room1 × 1 night × £120£120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80£160
Ferry to Lundy (round trip)2 × £22 · seasonal, check schedule£44
Parking (Riverbank Long Stay, 4 h)2 × £4 · check rates£8
eSIM data (7 days)2 × £10 · check provider£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£35
Trip total≈ £194 per person per day, bed included£387≈ US$550

2026 estimate in GBP; flights and car hire excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee at café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Fish & chips meal£8–£12 (≈ US$11–16)
Pub pint of ale£3.5–£5 (≈ US$5–7)
Parking (4 h)£4–£6 (≈ US$6–8)
Ferry to Lundy (round trip)£18–£28 (≈ US$25–40)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Bideford is generally safe; watch for traffic on narrow streets and keep an eye on belongings in busy market areas.
  • Parking can fill up in summer; arrive early.
  • Ferry to Lundy runs seasonally; check timetable before planning.
  • Winter services on some bus routes may be reduced.

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Fire and ambulance
999
NHS non‑emergency
111

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Emergency

  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999
  • Non‑emergency NHS111

Embassy

US consulate in Exeter (check address); other nations use London embassy.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus 21/21A/315 Barnstaple → Bideford: ≈£4 each way (check latest fare)
  • Ferry Bideford → Lundy (round trip): ≈£20 per adult (check schedule)

Say or show

  • Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (sɒri)
  • Thank you — Thank you (θæŋk juː)
  • How much is it? — How much is it? (haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt?)
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (weə ɪz ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bideford. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (limited services, colder weather) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a day for Lundy ferry if you enjoy wildlife.
  2. Combine Bideford with a coastal walk on the South West Coast Path.

Meanwhile

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