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Barnstaple

 

An amazing little town in North Devon, Barnstaple has a lot more on offer than originally meets the eye. Barnstaple lays claim to being the oldest borough in the United Kingdom, which is not hard to believe when you embark upon the Barnstaple heritage trail and discover the extensive ties the town has to the past.

 

Your history lesson continues with the Museum of Barnstaple, where you can explore the history of North Devon, as well as enjoying local art in the gallery space. If this all seems a bit drab you can enjoy the annual Barnstaple Fair, should you come in September, where you can experience rides, stalls and games into the evening.

Barnstaple also has excellent retail and shopping facilities and can easily be accessed by rail or bus, and the location near the M5 Motorway also allows for easy access by car. Barnstaple is a fantastic place to discover and is very accommodating towards tourists, with many eateries and hotels to enjoy and the night plays host to amazing plays at The Queen’s Theatre, definitely the critic’s choice.