Barnstaple
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.079, -4.053 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 56 33 |
| Population: | 31,616 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 |
Barnstaple sits on the estuary of the River Taw in North Devon, Devon, England, and has the sort of hilly, riverside setting that makes it a natural gateway both to the dramatic Exmoor hills and the North Devon coast. The town is threaded by historic streets and the long bridge crossing the estuary, and is linked into the region by the scenic Tarka Trail and rail and road connections towards Exeter, which help explain its role as the principal service centre for the surrounding rural area.
Historically a medieval market and trading centre, Barnstaple still centres on its markets and compact shopping streets while also supporting light industry, tourism and public services. Points of local interest include a surviving castle mound and the longstanding pannier market; culturally it hosts markets, small festivals and a lively local arts and music scene, reflecting a mix of long-standing families, commuters and second-home owners that gives the town a varied social character.
Postcode districts covering Barnstaple
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 0.4 miles
- Bideford 8 miles
- Ilfracombe 9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barnstaple Central Ward 0.2 miles
- Barnstaple Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Barnstaple with Westacott Ward 0.7 miles
- Barnstaple with Pilton Ward 0.7 miles
- Newport Ward 0.7 miles
- Roundswell Ward 1 mile
- Pilton West Parish 1 mile
- Westacott Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Bishop's Tawton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Bickington Built-up area 2 miles
- Goodleigh Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Landkey Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Barnstaple
EX32 7BH, EX32 2SD, EX32 8RG, EX31 1SE, EX32 8JZ, EX31 1QH, EX32 8DW, EX32 7DE, EX32 7DP … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 36.6 miles
- Cardiff Airport 37.7 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels in Barnstaple Ad
- The Royal & Fortescue Hotel 3
- The Imperial Hotel 4
- The Park Hotel 4
- Yeo Dale Hotel 3
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3
- Weirholme Annex
- Premier Inn Barnstaple 3
Schools in Barnstaple
- Ashleigh C of E Primary School Primary
- Eden Park Academy Primary
- Newport Community School Primary Academy Primary
- Orchard Vale Community School 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
- The Lampard Community School Special
- The Park Community School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 6.8 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 7.6 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 8.7 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 16.9 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 17.7 miles