2025-07,8 Barnstaple

A week in Barnstaple unfolds with the gentle rhythm of a market town that rewards slow wandering — mornings spent crossing the Long Bridge as the tide shifts along the Taw, afternoons drifting through the Pannier Market with its mix of local makers and everyday bustle, and evenings settling into riverside walks where the light softens over rooftops and distant hills. The town becomes a comfortable base for exploring North Devon’s coast and countryside, yet it also holds its own quiet charm: mosaic details tucked into pavements, old lanes leading to unexpected viewpoints, and a sense of lived‑in history that makes each day feel grounded and easy. By the end of the week, Barnstaple feels less like a stopover and more like a place that quietly invites you back.