Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Custom House
In or near Westleigh.
The Old Custom House in England South West, United Kingdom.
Roger A Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
The Old Custom House is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Custom House is a pub located in Bideford, Devon, within the South-West England region. It is situated near the Taw-Torridge Estuary, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, with the surrounding natural beauty providing a scenic backdrop.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0199, -4.2044
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Bideford
- Postcode
- EX39 2EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- wikidata: Q26501905 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Custom House?
- The Old Custom House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 2EY), in the parish of Bideford.
- What is The Old Custom House?
- The Old Custom House in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Custom House?
- Drivers can use postcode EX39 2EY.
- Is The Old Custom House a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Custom House is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Old Custom House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 2EY. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.