Location: Barnstaple
Top Things to do in Barnstaple
7 Sights & Landmarks in Barnstaple That You Shouldn't Miss
Barnstaple (/ˈbɑːrnstəbəl/ ( listen) or /ˈbɑːrnstəpəl/) is the main town of North Devon, England and possibly the oldest borough in the United Kingdom. It is a former river port, located at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw, flowing into the Bristol Channel.
Restaurants in Barnstaple
1. The Guildhall
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. St Anne's Arts & Community Centre
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
3. Castle Hill
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Privately owned historic 50 acre gardens surround the spectacular family home set in the rolling hills of Devon. Come and enjoy a picnic in the grounds or visit the garden kiosk for a cream tea. Walks take you through the Millennium Garden, Walled Garden Woodland Gardens, past follies, statues and temples. Walk up to the Castle and enjoy spectacular views.
Reviewed By V5248PXbarryw - London, United Kingdom
Amazing place to visit greeted by a lovely lady on the paying kiosk who told us the best route to take to get to the castle. Its got paths that take you to different parts of the grounds to suit your abilities we went to the top for the castle and I must say its not the easiest of walk but really worth it for the views and there are seating places on route. This is a very peaceful place all you can really ear are the birds I can't recommend it enough if you want to get away from all the stress of every day life. We finished off with a lovely drink and freshly made sandwiches that were outstanding and very good value for money all in all a fantastic day out 5 stars will visit again in the near future.
4. Barnstaple - Short Estuary Walk
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
A 2.6 mile South West Coast Path walk mostly on a level tarmac path along the Taw Estuary. Look out for wildfowl and waterbirds as you walk past saltmarsh and tiny rocky beaches to the Tarka Inn. For dedicated walkers, the route continues through a once-bustling port and around marshland reclaimed from the sea, to Braunton Burrows.
5. Church of St Peter & Mary Magdalene
6. Anderton House
Anderton House appeals to anyone who enjoys modern architecture. The integration of inside and outside spaces makes the open plan living area a grandstand for the changing lights on the Devon hills beyond. Anderton House can be booked for short breaks with the Landmark Trust, a charity that restores historic buildings at risk and makes them available for holidays.
7. Barnstaple Parish Church
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