Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Barnstaple February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Barnstaple](https://expedia.ca/Barnstaple-Hotels.d4560.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Barnstaple Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Barnstaple.d4560.Car-Rental-Guide)[Barnstaple Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Barnstaple.d4560.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Barnstaple ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Barnstaple Types of activities [Barnstaple travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Barnstaple.dx4560) ![Barnstaple featuring a small town or village as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4560/f369c790-fef0-4a17-952b-dec26b6b6bdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barnstaple featuring a small town or village as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4560/f369c790-fef0-4a17-952b-dec26b6b6bdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pannier Market which includes interior views and markets as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6263431/e43593a4-da4e-4e2d-9c90-319106ba3a4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barnstaple which includes a small town or village and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4560/f4c51ee8-6999-4e10-9b90-93cb21ccf76d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pannier Market which includes signage, markets and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6263431/6ad42e14-8488-48fa-9e6d-07502282be9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Barnstaple Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Barnstaple has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Barnstaple is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Barnstaple to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Barnstaple Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Barnstaple. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Barnstaple attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Barnstaple | Number of things to do | 8 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [A Self-Guided Walk of Ilfracombe’s History and Ghostly Highlights](/things-to-do/a-self-guided-walk-of-ilfracombes-history-and-ghostly-highlights.a49851084.activity-details): CA $13 | | Top 5 things to do | [RHS Garden Rosemoor](/things-to-do/rhs-garden-rosemoor.a50162560.activity-details)[Royal Horticultural Society: Rosemoor Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/royal-horticultural-society-rosemoor-garden-ticket.a47894172.activity-details)[North Devon: SkyTrail High Ropes Course](/things-to-do/north-devon-skytrail-high-ropes-course.a50684304.activity-details)[Axe Throwing Experience in North Devon](/things-to-do/axe-throwing-experience-in-north-devon.a50839407.activity-details)[North Devon Archery Experience](/things-to-do/north-devon-archery-experience.a50871791.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [North Devon: SkyTrail High Ropes Course](/things-to-do/north-devon-skytrail-high-ropes-course.a50684304.activity-details)[Axe Throwing Experience in North Devon](/things-to-do/axe-throwing-experience-in-north-devon.a50839407.activity-details)[North Devon Archery Experience](/things-to-do/north-devon-archery-experience.a50871791.activity-details)[North Devon: Indoor Climbing Taster Session](/things-to-do/north-devon-indoor-climbing-taster-session.a50966198.activity-details)[A Self-Guided Walk of Ilfracombe’s History and Ghostly Highlights](/things-to-do/a-self-guided-walk-of-ilfracombes-history-and-ghostly-highlights.a49851084.activity-details) | | With kids | [RHS Garden Rosemoor](/things-to-do/rhs-garden-rosemoor.a50162560.activity-details)[Royal Horticultural Society: Rosemoor Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/royal-horticultural-society-rosemoor-garden-ticket.a47894172.activity-details)[North Devon: SkyTrail High Ropes Course](/things-to-do/north-devon-skytrail-high-ropes-course.a50684304.activity-details)[Axe Throwing Experience in North Devon](/things-to-do/axe-throwing-experience-in-north-devon.a50839407.activity-details)[North Devon Archery Experience](/things-to-do/north-devon-archery-experience.a50871791.activity-details) | ## What to do in Barnstaple --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Barnstaple ![Pannier Market which includes markets and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6263431/08dfbc78-ae31-46c3-b8e9-5308ac833787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pannier Market Built by the Victorians over 150 years ago, this charming marketplace is still open for business, with craft, antiques and fresh produce on offer. [](https://expedia.ca/Pannier-Market-Barnstaple.d6263431.Vacation-Attraction) #### Exmoor Zoo Visit the native and exotic animals who call Exmoor Zoo home during your travels in Bratton Fleming. [](https://expedia.ca/Exmoor-Zoo-Barnstaple.d678203698122801152.Vacation-Attraction) #### Arlington Court Find out about the history of Arlington with a stop at Arlington Court. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Arlington-Court-Barnstaple.d6263415.Vacation-Attraction) #### Queen's Theatre You can make plans for a show at Queen's Theatre on your trip to Barnstaple. While in this quaint area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Queens-Theatre-Barnstaple.d553248621532490229.Vacation-Attraction) #### Heddon's Mouth Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Heddon's Mouth Beach during your trip to Barnstaple? Discover the countryside and bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Heddons-Mouth-Beach-Barnstaple.d553248635978488705.Vacation-Attraction) #### Woody Bay Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Woody Bay Beach during your trip to Martinhoe? While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Woody-Bay-Beach-Barnstaple.d553248635978488706.Vacation-Attraction) #### Marwood Hill Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Marwood Hill Gardens, a lovely green space in Marwood. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Marwood-Hill-Gardens-Barnstaple.d553248621532490228.Vacation-Attraction) #### North Devon Karting Centre You can take time to visit North Devon Karting Centre during your travels to Barnstaple. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Devon-Karting-Centre-Barnstaple.d979107803742609408.Vacation-Attraction) #### St Anne's Arts & Community Centre You can learn about the history of Barnstaple with a visit to St Anne's Arts & Community Centre. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Annes-Arts-Community-Centre-Barnstaple.d553248621555971177.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Barnstaple ![Minehead which includes a coastal town, a beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5641/943ec5e3-2799-43b6-9d59-45848dcd77b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Minehead ![Bratton Fleming: St Peter’s church The church – nave, chancel, south porch and north aisle – was rebuilt in 1855-61 and only the west tower carries any character through from previous centuries. Looking west-north-west](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4560/0b8685ed-3860-414f-bc9c-24d8c67c57b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Martin Bodman](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1578) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Bratton Fleming ![Minniemoor View Composite of three images looking easterly across the square from a gateway on Minniemoor Lane hence the tracks in the foreground. The A399 skirts around the hill (Kentisbury Down) to the left.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4560/4e96e0d1-7e1a-4135-9963-251a165bad59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Roger Gittins](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4513) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Parracombe ![St Peter's Church, Trentishoe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000457032/1291fe66-bc06-442f-9c5d-d5afc5e70b03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Tony Atkin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1324) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Trentishoe ![A "clinker built" shelter. On an exposed section of the cycle path around the Taw estuary.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000471853/4c682e75-ace0-4131-a6e5-7c57c2be13d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Tony Atkin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1324) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Yelland ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barnstaple worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Barnstaple? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Barnstaple? ### Is three days enough to stay in Barnstaple? ### What are some activities to do in Barnstaple with kids? > - [RHS Garden Rosemoor](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/rhs-garden-rosemoor.a50162560.activity-details) > - [Royal Horticultural Society: Rosemoor Garden Ticket](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/royal-horticultural-society-rosemoor-garden-ticket.a47894172.activity-details) > - [North Devon: SkyTrail High Ropes Course](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/north-devon-skytrail-high-ropes-course.a50684304.activity-details) > - [Axe Throwing Experience in North Devon](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/axe-throwing-experience-in-north-devon.a50839407.activity-details) > - [North Devon Archery Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/north-devon-archery-experience.a50871791.activity-details) ### What to do in Barnstaple for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Barnstaple? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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