Ward in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.089, -4.055 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 56 34 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Barnstaple with Pilton covers part of the historic market town of Barnstaple and the adjoining suburb of Pilton in North Devon, Devon, England. The ward sits beside the tidal River Taw with a compact town centre of narrow streets, a traditional pannier market and riverside quays, and it acts as a gateway to the surrounding countryside and coastal resorts as well as Exmoor to the north.
Locally the economy mixes retail, public services and tourism with small-scale industry and a busy service sector, while cultural life centres on markets, community events and smaller arts venues. Socially the area is a blend of long-established neighbourhoods and newer developments, with ongoing regeneration and active community groups shaping local projects and festivals.
EX31 4AB, EX32 8AX, EX31 1AD, EX31 1AQ, EX32 7AU, EX32 7AA, EX31 1GD, EX31 1GE, EX31 4AP … See all