Top 15 Attractions and Activities in Barnstaple, Devon
As an ancient town and port situated along the River Taw, Barnstaple acquired its charter from the Anglo-Saxon King Æthelstan in 930. The town center’s pedestrian streets and alleys are filled with historic sites, including almshouses, a Norman castle mound, and a quayside merchant’s hall, all of which are part of the Barnstaple Heritage Trail.
