The charter granted to Bideford in 1574 allowed the town to hold a weekly market. Originally this was held on the High Street but as the port grew the area became too congested and in 1675 the market was moved to this site.
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The Pannier Market was built in 1884 and takes its name from the wicker baskets once used by farmers to bring their goods to town. Go down Grenville Street to the High Street and turn right.
Running through the middle of the market building is Butchers Row and around the market there is a range of interesting buildings and on slightly higher ground is Victoria Terrace still boasting its original railings.
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church used to preach on the corner of Market Square and Silver Street.
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