New homes in Barnstaple

Live the Life

Located in North Devon just a short drive from the coast, Barnstaple is a vibrant riverside town with lots to see and do in the local area. Whether you’re shopping at the town’s historic market, visiting the beach or meeting animals at the zoo, there’s no shortage of inspiration close to your new home in Barnstaple.

Things to see and do

As an ancient town, there are a number of historic sites in Barnstaple, including the Pannier Market, Butchers’ Row, and the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon which takes you through the town’s history across the centuries.

For those moving to the town with children, there are lots of great family days out in the local area, whether you’re taking a day trip to the beach at Saunton Sands or Woolacombe Bay, going on a boat trip to Lundy Island, or seeing the animals at Exmoor Zoo.

If you enjoy getting active, the Tarka Trail is an old railway line turned cycle route, perfect for a summertime adventure on the bikes. Exmoor National Park is just a short drive away from the town, perfect for hiking and exploring with the family.

Other attractions near Barnstaple include Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Broomhill Sculpture Garden, Heddon Valley and Watermouth Castle and Theme Park.

Education

For families moving to a new home in Barnstaple with school-age children, ‘outstanding’ schools in the local area include Pilton Infants’ School, Newport Community School Primary Academy and Marwood School. There are also a number of independent schools within easy reach of the town, including West Buckland School and Kingsley School.

Getting to Barnstaple

Barnstaple is located just off the A39 and A361, less than one hour from the M5. Travelling by car, the journey from Taunton to Barnstaple takes one hour, while the journey from Exeter takes one hour five minutes by either car or train.

Travelling further afield, Barnstaple is one hour 45 minutes away from Bristol by car or two hours 15 minutes by train with a change at Exeter St Davids. If you’re going to or from London, the train journey from Barnstaple to London Paddington takes three hours 40 minutes with a change in Exeter, or three hours 45 minute by car depending on traffic.

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