• MS Oldenburg - The Lundy Ferry

    Lundy Ferry

    The MS Oldenburg sails from Bideford and Ilfracombe to the marine reserve of Lundy Island. The Lundy Ticket Office is situated on Bideford Quay - where you will find a mobile inormation centre where you can view photographs about the island and its' wildlife. Timetables of sailing times for each year are available from the Land Trust website. Lundy Island is Britains' only offshore nature reserve - a natural treasure!

  • The Tarka Trail - An Explorers Paradise

    Tarka Trail

    Over 180 miles - taking a rambling route through North and Mid Devon, from the rugged Atlantic Coast, including the two rivers of Tarka the Otter fame, the Rivers Taw and Torridge over rural Devon countryside onto the northern slopes of Dartmoor -  the source of the River Taw. The trail between Barnstaple, down the Taw, upriver to Bideford, following the Torridge to Torrington on the route of a disused railway line - what a place for walking and cycling!

  • Country Lane Walks in Devon

    Country Walks

    Devon is a hive of public pathways, country lanes and coastal paths. The walks are remarkble for their range of scenery and accessibility and like many regions of the West Country remain unspoiled and, even in the high season traffic free. Large sections of the coastline are world heritage sites and some of the best places in the world to discover the natural world. Small villages and towns provide stopping off points for weary, hungry and thirsty explorers.
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Pannier Market

Pannier Market EntranceIt was built in 1884 at a cost of £4,200 to house a fish market, butchery stalls and corn exchange. The Mayor, G W Vincent, performed the opening ceremony which was followed by a public dinner when almost 200 people sat down.The day ended with a promenade concert and later that week about 2,000 children gathered at the market for a tea party.

The Pannier Market, trades on Tuesdays and Saturdays, whilst Butchers’ Row is open Monday to Saturday and is a favourite with tourists and residents alike. inside the market hall you will find our cafe - where you can have a quick cup of tea or stay a while and enjoy a full English breakfast.

You will find the Pannier Market by walking up the High Street and taking a left turn into Grenville Street. The building stands fair and square ahead of you. It is called the Pannier Market after the wicker baskets, or panniers, in which farmer's wives carried their wares and a market has been held in Bideford since the granting of the Charter of Incorporation in 1573.

Butchers Row

Butchers RowNowadays, the butchers are joined by all manner of tradespeople. The Pannier Market has been substantially refurbished as a result of funding made available by the Town Council. Commencing in 1993 an ongoing programme has seen the introduction of heating, improved lighting and extensive renovation to the fabric of the entire building. This work has been carried out by craftsmen who have maintained both the character and history of the building, whilst ensuring that it affords the visitor every comfort and convenience.

You will find that Butchers' Row & Market Place is open for regular shopping six days a week all year round! At other times, flower shows, boxing and other events are held within the market's stone walls. Keep an eye out on the website for a diary of events that take place throughout the year!


Opening Times

Butchers Row in the Sun

Market Days are Tuesdays and Saturdays

8am - 3pm - January through to March - 8am - 2pm

Butchers' Row & Market Place

Open six days a week all year round. Why not pop in for breakfast or just a cup of coffee - you will always find a warm welcome - and our market hall cafe serves hot meals and beverages most days of the week!

 

Contact for Pannier Market Management

If you are a trader on Butchers Row and you would like to have your details shown on this page please contact Richard Coombes about your details. We will ask you to provide a short description of your busines in a three sentence paragraph - a logo or photograph - and contact details such as telephone number, email address or website.

Bideford Town Guide

The new Town Guide can be downloaded from the web site and hard copies are available throughout the town. It is packed with information and great for those of you wanting to deliver information in hard copy form!

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Town Council NewsletterDownload the latest edition of the Town Council Newsletter - Hard copies can also be obtained from the library or the Town Hall or you can view an online version by following the link below. Also distributed through local newspapers....Download the latest newsletter