LATEST NEWS
The Brake Van runs!!
In October 2026, after exacting staff training, we were able to introduce our brake van into passenger carrying service. Here she pulls away from Bideford towards Nuttaberry Hill on our Halloween Day on October 25th.
We look forward to many more passenger carrying years on her. Watch out for our 2027 operating days. Don't forget you can ride in the loco cab as well if you want to.
See you in 2027!!
Our new Picnic Area
In 2024 we had leased the land between the bike racks and the church building at the back of the site. This was the area where the up station building was. Near the bike racks are the tiles that made up the walkway from the access slope to the booking office.
By April 2026 we had built a fence to separate our newly-leased land from the narrow strip behind (to allow for maintenance on the church roof) and then dug out the old station building site to receive the concrete.
By the end of October the concrete had been laid and paving installed. Only the bike racks, tables and noticeboards now!
LATEST NEWS
The major change at Bideford has been the completion of the restoration of the Brake Van and its return to passenger carrying service. We've also completed the groundworks for the enhanced picnic site.
Further details in:
2026 running days released!
Put them in your diary for a fun time out. Up-coming date poster shown below on the Home Page.
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December - Santa.
Look out for 2027 dates in a few months time.
Travelling on and payment for the train
Advance booking is not necessary. The train will run weather permitting.
Only two passengers may travel at any time and children must be accompanied by an adult. Ride fares are £4 a head for adults and for children, but families with multiple children wishing to ride will not be charged again for the accompanying adult.
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On 19th July 1926 - a hundred years ago - the famous Atlantic Coast Express train that carried passengers from Waterloo to Bideford started running. See further details on the Home page.
PAYMENTS AND DONATIONS
This is where you can pay for sales items and pay your membership fee.
You can also make a donation to support our work at Bideford and Instow.
There are three options:
1. a cheque made payable to the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre and sent to BRHC c/o Tree Tops, Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 3NA or
2. by bank transfer (BACS) to A/C Number 20370096 Sort Code 20-04-59, using your surname and DONATION, MEMBER or SALES as the Reference or
3. by PayPal, debit or credit card leaving a message saying DONATION, MEMBER, or SALES. (Don't worry that our PayPal access portal uses the word Donate rather than Pay.)
Many thanks for your support.
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Visit Us!
Interpretation Centre
Our historic railway parcels van at Bideford contains a fabulous interpretation display, with beautiful information panels, a model railway and a high-tech touchscreen interactive.
It's an in-depth historical experience of life on the north Devon railways - come and see us!
Cafe in the Coach
After the complete renovation of the catering facilities, take-away and eat-in options are now available.
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