Barnstaple
Built-up area in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.079, -4.062 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 55 33 |
| Population: | 31,616 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 |
Barnstaple is the principal town of North Devon in Devon, England, set where the estuary of the River Taw widens towards the sea. It grew as a medieval market and port and still feels like a regional hub, with a mix of medieval and Victorian streets, the old Long Bridge and the covered Pannier Market at its heart.
The town is a handy gateway to Exmoor and the north Devon coast and is popular with walkers and cyclists using the Tarka Trail. Its economy today leans on retail, public services, light industry and tourism, while a lively local scene of markets, small festivals and venues such as the Queen’s Theatre keeps the social and cultural life active.
Postcode districts covering Barnstaple
Most populated places nearby
- Bideford 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Ilfracombe 8.9 miles14.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Barnstaple Central Ward 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Roundswell Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Barnstaple with Pilton Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Pilton West Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Newport Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Barnstaple with Westacott Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Bickington Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Westacott Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bishop's Tawton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ashford Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Tawstock Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Landkey Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Barnstaple
EX31 4AG, EX32 7EF, EX32 8LS, EX31 4JD, EX32 8BX, EX31 1BP, EX32 7FA, EX32 9DX, EX31 1JB … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 36.9 miles59.4 km
- Cardiff Airport 38.1 miles61.3 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels in Barnstaple Ad
Schools in Barnstaple
- Ashleigh C of E Primary School Primary
- Eden Park Academy Primary
- Newport Community School Primary Academy Primary
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Primary
- Pathfield School Special
- Pilton Bluecoat C of E Academy Primary
- Pilton Community College Secondary
- Pilton Infants' Academy Primary
- Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Primary
- The Lampard Community School Special
- The Park Community School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 17.3 miles27.9 km