Join the Mayor of Barnstaple, Cllr Janet Coates at this years Country Music Hoedown. Enjoy an afternoon of line dancing, live music, tin can shootout and lots more.
Activities and Events
Barnstaple Town Council is dedicated to providing activities and events in its heritage buildings which celebrate Barnstaple’s diverse history. We are invested in making these activities accessible and available to everyone in the community.
As well as activities and events provided by the Council, we wish to work in partnership with local community groups, charities, and individuals to make our unique spaces available for use by the community and for the community.
If you are planning an event and you are looking for a versatile and unique space to host it in, please contact us to discuss how Barnstaple Town Council can help you.
What We Offer
Barnstaple Town Council offers regular community activities in and surrounding the Guildhall, including:
- Tours of the Guildhall
- Walking tours of the town
- Viewings of paintings or artefacts
If you wish to book a tour or a viewing, please contact the Heritage team using the form below.
Previous Events
24th – 26th August: The Guildhall held its first ever Maritime Exhibition, which proved a great success with hundreds of locals and tourists taking the chance to see it. Working in collaboration with a number of local museums, the exhibition featured historical accounts and artefacts dating back many centuries and covering a wide range of topics.
18th July: Laura from Makeup Devon hosted a free Makeup Masterclass in the Guildhall, sharing tips and tricks on all things skincare and makeup.
29th & 30th June: Art students from Pilton visited the Guildhall to study our impressive collection of paintings and practice their own portraiture skills. The students were given the chance to dress up in judge’s robes and wigs and pose for photos that they would then use for their art GCSE.
Private Hire
Looking for a unique venue for your next event?
Consider our historic buildings: the Guildhall, St. Anne’s, St. John’s, the Shambles, and the Castle Centre, all available for private hire.
Whether it’s a wedding, corporate function, or community gathering, our venues offer character and charm.
Please visit our venue pages for more information. Let us help make your event unforgettable!
