Christmas events in Barnstaple

Take the train to Barnstaple and enjoy some festive cheer.

Thursday late night shopping
Street food, unique gift stalls and live music await in the town centre and Pannier Market (adorned with large Christmas wreaths and festive lights) each Thursday evening in the run-up to Christmas. Many stores and the market itself are open until 9pm.

Sunday Christmas shopping
Every Sunday until 19^th December.

Festive markets
Every Monday until 20^th December.

Barnstaple town centre has many fantastic independent shops to help you find the perfect gifts this Christmas. Discovery Music, Tarka Books and Just Trio to name a few!

Get here by train
Off-Peak Day Return tickets from Exeter to Barnstaple are £11.60 for adults and £5.80 for children (5-15). Under 5s travel free.

Look up train times and buy tickets on the GWR website or GWR app.

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