Bideford Railway Heritage Centre Open Day
Railway Terrace, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BB
Saturday 13 September 1030-1530 Open Day on Bideford Station EX39 4BB – railway cab rides (donations please) and a guided talk in the Signal Box about the history of the railway. The railway came to Bideford in 1855 originally terminating on the quay. The current station was built in 1872 when the line was extended to Torrington. A victim of the 1960s ‘Beeching Cuts’ the last train ran in 1982. After the track was lifted in 1985 the line was turned into a linear park and renamed the Tarka Trial in 1994. No booking required. Organised by Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1030-1530
Location & directions
Railway Terrace, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BB
- Directions:
- Bideford Railway Heritage Centre - on the station and Tarka Trail walk and cycleway
- Contact on day:
- Lewis
- Telephone number:
- +447854590503
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Steps up to station, wheelchair/pushchair accessible from Royal Hotel car park on Torrington Lane. Nearest public car park Clarence Wharf
Additional information
No pre booking required
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
