Westward Ho!

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Westward Ho! faces into Bideford Bay.  Westward Ho! has been a popular holiday destination since Victorian times. Today’s Westward Ho! boasts a variety of holiday accommodation: following recent developments Westward Ho! is home to luxury apartments joining the more traditional period cottages. 

Westward Ho! and literature

Named after Charles Kingsley’s novel, Westward Ho! is the only British town with an exclamation mark in its title.  Westward Ho!’s other literary claim is that Rudyard Kipling lived in Westward Ho! for a time during his childhood.  He attended school in Westward Ho!

Westward Ho! attractions

The grammar of its name is not Westward Ho!’s sole claim to fame.  Westward Ho! is home to the oldest golf club in England.  Westward Ho! is also the location of the Northam Burrows Country Park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The beach at Westward Ho!

Golden Bay in Westward Ho! boasts nearly three miles of Blue Flag beach and is backed by a unique pebble ridge.  The traditional beach huts at Westward Ho! are just one sign of the town’s popularity as a holiday destination.  Westward Ho! is one of North Devon’s surfing hotspots.  Visit the Westward Ho! surf shop to rent a board or book lessons.  For those seeking a more relaxed pace, simply unwind and watch from Westward Ho!’s golden sands; or even watch from the balcony of your Westward Ho! holiday apartment. 

Westward Ho! shops and restaurants

An easy stroll along Westward Ho!’s promenade, which runs along the beach, gives easy access to Westward Ho!’s many restaurants and shops.