Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon 2026

The Barnstaple steam fire engine.

Percy Pooley's car, made in 1948.

Barnstaple Pottery Kiln, excavated in 1987.

Commemorative Lynton & Barnstaple Railway jug.
This museum is a centre for curiosity, a house of stories and a place for learning. It details local industries, Percy Pooley’s little car, a scale model of a railway station and sidings based on Barnstaple Junction railway station, Brannams Pottery, Shapland & Petter furniture manufacture, along with the town's Shand Mason fire engine and a fairground horse. And lots more items besides to look at and admire.
Contacts
Operator: North Devon Council
Address: The Square Barnstaple Devon EX32 8LN
- Telephone: 01271 346 747
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Mon-Sat 1000-1630. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Barnstaple / 0.5 miles
Facilities
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
