Barnstaple - The Town of Flowers. Barnstaple is the main town in this region of North Devon - and what a great town it is! All the convenience of a big city - in a small town - with a friendly village atmosphere! If you enjoy shopping - Barnstaple is THE place! The award winning Green Lanes Shopping Centre is superb. There is also excellent shopping on the High Street, and on Boutport Street. There is a wonderful indoor pannier market, and several shop-lined lanes and alleyways to explore. Barnstaple is blessed with a huge choice of places to eat, drink and be merry. From fast-food take-aways to top class restaurants. From bustling pubs to cosy wine bars. You will also find a cinema and a first rate theatre here. Barnstaple town centre has acres of well organised parking space - And once you've parked your car everything is within easy walking distance. On the outskirts of Barnstaple you will find several superstores, a fabulous leisure-centre and a good selection of scenic footpaths - along the river or through the local countryside. The people of Barnstaple are extremely proud of their town - and rightly so! They make great efforts to keep the town clean, tidy and decked in flowers! Everywhere you look in Barnstaple, public areas, private gardens, shops, pubs, office buildings - even the railway station and the police station - you will see wonderful floral displays! Barnstaple is known as "The Town of Flowers" and it wins world awards year after year. If you come to North Devon, you should definitely visit Barnstaple. |
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