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Westward Ho!

Village in Devon, England

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Overview

Westward Ho! is a quaintly-named seaside town in Torridge, Devon, England, near Bideford! Beware however, that's where the quaintness ends. Westward Ho! is in some need of investment, although it retains a good variety of quality local businesses, and its beach is highly regarded and noted for the cleanliness of its water.

Sights and activities

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Northam Burrows Country Park
See
The Burrow Centre
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Burrows forms an integral part of the United Nations Biosphere Reserve!
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Royal North Devon Golf Club
Do
The oldest golf course in England!
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Braddick's Amusement Arcade
Do
Has a variety of arcade machines and games with a decent number of high ticket jackpots!
Hours
Daily 10AM-10PM
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat3 places

The Pig on the Beach
Gastropub.
Hours
9AM-4PM
Address
51 Bath Hotel Rd, Westward Ho!, EX39 1GW
Phone
+44 1237 488121
Website
thepigonthebeach.co.uk
The Pierhouse
Has two balconies with spectacular views of the sea (and on a good clear day, of Lundy island).
Hours
Mon-Thu Sun 10AM-11PM, Fri Sat 10AM-midnight
Address
Merley Rd, EX39 IJU
Phone
+44 1237 477777
Website
thepier-house.co.uk
Morans Restaurant and Bar
A restaurant and bar situated directly opposite the seafront offering Thai cuisine, cocktails and locally-brewed ales.
Hours
Mon-Thu 11:30AM-11PM, Fri 11:30AM-midnight, Sat 10:30AM-midnight, Sun noon-5PM
Address
Golf Links Rd, EX39 1LH
Phone
+44 1237 472070
Website
moransrestaurant.co

Drink1 place

Waterfront Inn
A busy, modern pub with a craft beer menu and an external play area for children. Occasionally hosts tribute singers.
Address
Golf Links Rd, EX39 1LH
Phone
+44 1237 474737
Website
waterfrontinn.co.uk

Sleep2 places

The Waterfront Inn
Has a small B&B.
Address
Golf Links Rd, EX39 1LH
Phone
+44 1237 474737
Website
waterfrontinn.co.uk

Appledore

The Royal GeorgeB&B double £150
Pub-restaurant with rooms, great sea views, dog-friendly.
Price
B&B double £150
Address
Irsha St, Appledore EX39 1RY
Phone
+44 1237 424138
Website
trgpub.co.uk

Getting there and around

Getting there

By car!
The town can be found to the north of the A39 road, providing easy access from the towns of Barnstaple, Bideford and Bude!

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Getting around

The town is served by local buses linking it to the local population centres, including Barnstaple and Bideford, as well as some long-distance National Express services.

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Understand!'s unusual name comes from the title of an 1855 novel by Charles Kingsley, Westward Ho! – the exclamation mark is an intentional part of the town's name, and the only such placename in the United Kingdom.

Get in!The nearest railway station is ten miles away in Barnstaple, on the Tarka branch line from Exeter.

Get around!The town is served by local buses linking it to the local population centres, including Barnstaple and Bideford, as well as some long-distance National Express services.

Do!Westward Ho! is well known for its surfing seas and the long expanse of clean sand backed by a pebble ridge. Other attractions of the town include the arcades, go-karting track and the grasslands behind the pebble ridge.

Sleep!There are holiday cottages and caravans located close to the beach and with amazing sea views!

Stay safe!You can go on long walks in the countryside from here — the large hills begin 1 mi out of the village — but this is a very challenging walk.

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Overview

Sights and activities

Northam Burrows Country Park

Royal North Devon Golf Club

Braddick's Amusement Arcade