As the main town in the district of North Devon, Barnstaple is a thriving town that combines local commerce and culture with all the attractions of a typical seaside town. Even by the time the Domesday Book was written, Barnstaple had amassed enough status to have its own mint and it has remained an important local destination right through the ages. Nowadays, whether you are looking for fantastic wedding venues that host wedding receptions to die for, civil ceremonies in beautiful locations, or simply want to enjoy the sunshine, Barnstaple is guaranteed not to disappoint.
Barnstaple can be easily reached by railway or road, it lies 35 miles from the M5, or even by air to nearby Exeter airport. Once in the town, visitors can entertain themselves with local cultural delights such as the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon, the Queen’s Theatre or the Pannier Market. Open six days a week, the market, with its proud history and sense of tradition, has achieved top ten status amongst UK food markets. As well as food there are a range of handmade crafts, antiques and all sorts of other bargains that will ensure almost everyone goes home with something.
If you’d rather enjoy the fresh sea air, the Barnstaple Heritage Trail Tour is a free guided walk that covers all of the most important points in Barnstaple’s history and those who love the beach have the whole English Riviera to choose from.
Barnstaple and the surrounding villages are home to a wide selection of wedding venues, all of whom have many years experience of hosting wedding receptions and making the happy couple’s dreams come true. Wedding venues can be as large or small, as fancy or plain and as traditional or modern as you like so before you head off on a tour of potential wedding venues, it’s best to make a list of your key requirements and narrow the choice down to a shortlist.
Wedding receptions work best when the theme or entertainment on the day is in tune with the wedding venue itself, so it’s also worth having a rough idea of what’s important for your special day. Local suppliers, used to working to produce excellent wedding receptions, will be only too happy to help you achieve the type of wedding you want and will have catered for a wide range of civil ceremonies or church weddings in the past.
If civil ceremonies appeal to you, Barnstaple is a great place to find a slightly unusual location with a seaside feel. If you and your fiancée are real beach lovers you might even want to consider booking a photographer who has experience of beach front photo shoots. What could be better than a stunning shot of a beautiful bride and groom against a background of golden sand and deep blue sea?
Whatever you’re hoping for, this part of Devon is used to adding that little touch of sparkle to civil ceremonies and wedding receptions and your day is bound to be just as magical.
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