Bideford, Devon, England
 Long Bridge, Bideford Author: sannse (Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 3.0)
Bideford is a small seaport in Devon, England. It is located at the mouth of the River Torridge, and has a population of 15,000 people (2012 estimate).
Guide to Bideford Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Bideford that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
 Bideford, Devon, England Author: Roger A Smith (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)
More on Bideford
Bideford dates back to at least the 13th century, when the Long Bridge across River Torridge was built. The bridge has 24 arches, all of different sizes. Bideford was where three women accused of witchcraft were hanged in 1682. It was the last ever hangings for witchcraft in England.
Bideford originally covers the west bank of the River Torridge. Over time, it has grown to cover the east bank, which is known as East-the-Water, an area once marshland.
Visiting Bideford
Take the M5 motorway to Junction 27, then head west on the A361 to Barnstaple, where it continues as the A39 to Bideford.
Places of Interest in Bideford
- Long Bridge
Landmark bridge across the River Torridge.
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