Bideford
Town in Devon, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Bideford, Prince Edward Island or Biddeford, Maine.
Bideford (/ˈbɪdɪfərd/ BID-ə-fərd) is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, south-west England. It is the main town of the Torridge local government district.
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Bideford | |
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Bideford viewed looking westward across the River Torridge. Bideford Long Bridge visible on left | |
Location within Devon | |
Population | 18,260 (2021 Census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SS4426 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BIDEFORD |
Postcode district | EX39 |
Dialling code | 01237 |
Police | Devon and Cornwall |
Fire | Devon and Somerset |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament | |
51.016°N 4.209°W / 51.016; -4.209 |
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In 1966, Bideford Zoo was built by Mrs K. Tottenham and opened on the 29th May 1966. The original inhabitants included sea lions, bears and raccoons. It finally closed in October 1970. The site is now a housing estate, and the old zoo house known as "Ford House" has now been converted into flats.