“The Tarka Trail is a series of footpaths and cyclepaths (rail trails) around north Devon that follow the route taken by the fictional Tarka the Otter in the book of that name. It covers a total of 180 miles (290 km) in a figure-of-eight route, centred on Barnstaple.”

“20 mins away the fab town of Barnstaple, shops history, food all in one place”

“The Tarka Trail has an asphalted surface and is good for both walkers and bikes.”

“Barnstaple Theatre. On the Touring Circuit and open all year. Comedy, Drama, Ballet, Opera, Jazz, Folk and children's entertainment. For details see www.northdevontheatres.org”

“Barnstaple Museum is the perfect way to find out more about North Devon. Our collections and displays cover the natural and human history of this beautiful part of the country. Highlights of the Museum include the Tarka Gallery, the Story of North Devon and the Regimental Collection of the Royal Devon Yeomanry.”

“4 screens and good choices, has a bar and you can take drinks in to the shows”

“Ground floor is a wine bar with food and cocktails whilst upstairs eat under a glass roof and watch the stars on a romantic night.”

“Book a jump session and experience 8 adrenaline filled activities, freestyle across a sea of wall to wall interconnected trampolines and bounce high to the latest tunes, Practice your tricks all with a super soft landing in our airbag. Perfect your flips on our dual tumble tracks. Gymnasts will enjoy the thrill of our full size olympic style performance trampolines. So if your looking for things to do in North Devon then head on over for a fun filled jump session”

“Green Lanes located in Barnstaple high street. Perfect for some retail therapy!”

“This is a great bar which has a very trendy London feel to it, decor is really trendy inside and out”

“Lovely indian restaurant. Friendly and welcoming staff. Within walking distance of house.”

“For good, up-market Chinese food (and takeaway), it has to be Fullam restaurant, also in Barnstaple.”

“Lilico's is the perfect setting for a relaxed tapas meal with someone special or for friends, out to enjoy the buzz of their fashionable bar. Move between the relaxed restaurant and buzzy bar and sink into leather sofas, with speciality coffee and cake from the patisserie, or enjoy champagne by the glass or a cocktail. Lilico's regularly host live music from a range of genres including jazz, blues, acoustic sets and DJs.”

“Big soft play in Barnstaple, great value for money and perfect for rainy days. Free Wifi for the parents!”