Torridge
Properties and events in Torridge
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
17th century wall plaque Trio and Bond
View 17th century plaque linked to Grenville family
Bideford Bridge Trust Offices
Visit Bideford Bridge Trust and view historic maps and architectural drawings
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre Open Day
A free guided talk in the Signal Box about the history of the railway and exhibition in guards van. Railway cab rides (charged to cover fuel costs)
Burton mini exhibition ceramics
A mini exhibition of ceramics not normally on public display
Dig The Castle
In 2023 a major community project explored the site of Great Torrington's medieval castle, built by the Normans and now reduced to a ruined mound and a car park. Learn about the castle's troubled history and see what was found in the trenches.
Elisabeth Deneys Memorial Opening
Memorial plaque to be unveiled by Mayor of Bideford Councillor Peter Lawrence.
Exhibition ‘Transformed by War’ and the role of ports in WWII.
The Pocket is hosting the ‘Transformed by War’ Exhibition created by Bideford and River Torridge Heritage Harbour and the UK Heritage Harbours. ‘Transformed by War’ and the role of ports in WWII.
Guided Tour Tarka Valley Railway
Guided walk around Torrington Station road and rail memorabilia.
Guided Walk East the Water
Guided Walk East the Water – the industrial history of Bideford.
Guided Walk Westward Ho!
learn about the early development of Westward Ho! and the history of some of the remaining buildings.
Lifeboat Jane Hannah MacDonald Restoration Site Visit
Open day showcasing the renovation work on the lifeboat Jane Hannah Macdonald III.
MOLA Coasts in Mind Event researching memories of Bideford
Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) will be holding a drop in event and asking for your memories of the changes to the wharves and quays around Bideford and East the Water.
Rosie and Red Art and Leather
Rosie and Red specialise in heritage illustration, parchment, and (by hand) leather work. Essential to heritage shipping, shipbuilding and illustration for plans, maps, woodcut printing.
Royal Hotel East the Water
Visit this grade 1 listed hotel. The Kingsley Room with the ornate plaster work ceiling on first floor is open.
Steamship Freshspring Open Day
Visit this historic steamship, the last of the ‘Fresh Class’ water carriers that served the navy, delivering water to replenish steam turbines.
Talk Ceramics and Trade
Talk about the ceramics exhibition and international maritime trade from Bideford
Talk Transformed by War exhibition
Talk about the exhibition ‘Transformed by War’ and the role of ports in WWII
Visit Bideford Amateur Rowing Club (The Reds)
On The Quay, alongside Rope Walk, the inside of the building reflects how it has changed over the years to meet the demands of an active rowing club that still competes at local and national levels