Barnstaple Town Centre

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Commodore Hotel, Marine Pde, Instow Tel: 01271 860347
Imusion Sport, White Hse, Lane End, Instow Tel: 01271 861407
Instow Building Supplies, Unit 1 West Estuary Bus.Pk Tel: 01271 861446
Instow Primary School Tel: 01271 860545
Instow Sub Post Office, Marine Pde, Instow Tel: 01271 860417
Johns Supermarket, Marine Pde, Instow Tel: 01271 860310
The Boathouse, Marine Pde, Instow Tel: 01271 861292
The Decks, Marine Pde, Instow Tel: 01271 860671

This pretty estuary village, is more low key than most of its close neighbours, lies at the wide junction of the River Taw and the River Torridge. Instow has a gently sloping sandy beach, backed by low sand dunes.

Instow is well known for its scenic vistas across the rivers, making it a favourite haunt for artists. It is also a place for watersports, fishing and sailing enthusiasts. During the summer you can take the ferry, from Instow's 17th Century quay, across to Appledore.

Tapeley Park
Tapeley Park stands on a hill overlooking Instow and the estuary. Tapeley Park is the home of the Christie family, well known for their operatic connections and their links to Glyndebourne. The House has a collection of operatic costumes, as well as fine furnishings and porcelain.

The gardens at Tapeley Park are the main attraction. The grounds have a stunning collection of tender shrubs and palms, all laid out in terraces on the sheltered hillside - presenting the visitor with stunning panoramas of the gardens and the estuary beyond.

Attempt the Tarka Trail walk or ride along the banks of the River Torridge, the 3 miles to Bideford on towards Torrington. Admire the well preserved Railway Signal Box, with most of its equipment still intact. Or cycle eastwards following the River Taw to Barnstaple.

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