Elizabeth Wakley
At last, this beautiful, functional historic building has had some love bestowed upon it! Barnstaple Pannier Market has been closed for 8 months (from January to August 2023) to have essential work done. They reopened half of the market on 2nd August 2023 to reveal a smarter, freshly painted gorgeous market for traders, locals and visitors to enjoy. They've painted it white walls with light blue roof trusses and darker blue doors and accents. Added glass doors which has transformed the space flooding it with natural light. But the best part is that after decades it now has public loo's! And seriously OMG these loo's are amazing!
NEW LUXURY SUITE OF FIVE SELF CONTAINED TOILET, BASINS & SUPER DUPER HANDDRYERS!!! But that's not all they also have a self contained BABY CHANGING SUITE with changing pull down table, kiddies loo, adult loo, basin, hand dryer & plenty of space for all the family, pram & dogs too!!! I love a decent clean public loo as i feel it's a really important ingredient to a day out. The other half of the market will be open within the next month and that will include a disabled loo so I'm told.
The traders are happy and relieved to be back trading in the market and there was a great selection or goods on offer. Canvas local pictures, handbag stall selling a great selection at reasonable prices and beautiful Umbrellas, ethnic gifts, crafts, local paintings from local artists, clothing, belts,e cigarettes and accessories, jigsaws and puzzle books, cds, jewellery, antiques and bric-a-brac, toys to name a few!
It's all under cover, free entry, wide entrances for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and double buggy. Plenty of space to browse and roam. Dogs are welcome too!
The Market is open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 4pm but I would visit in the morning as they start packing up at 2pm. It's closed on bankholidays. Most stalls have contactless payment.
So pop in when you're in Barnstaple Devon, have a good rummage, find some bargains and as always support a local independent small business.
Melly Kennedy
A large indoor market with a wide range of stalls. These range from jewellery, clothes, plants, toys, art and home made crafts and much more. There is a food stand selling traditional Thai food. Wheelchair accessible, dog friendly, in town center with cafés nearby and high street shops. Parking available in nearby carparks.
Claire Millington
There were some interesting and unique stalls some clothing, so e jewellery. I bought a birthday present for my friend.
People very friendly, as everywhere in Devon.
We went on a Tuesday so stalls not at full capacity, I don't think
Mac Grenney
Barnstaple Pannier Market is an architectural gem and in the past 18 months it has been completely renovated. The market vendors represent many various different market themes....look up what style of market is on any given day. Running the length of one side outside the market is Butchers Row. Nowadays there are no butchers but there are many diverse shops/cafes/and coffee bars and the road itself is now used for outside seating.
Susan Steele
Been shopping in the pannier market I Barnstaple most of my life whenever we were holidaying in Devon. It was very pleasing to see that this lovely place is being refurbished. As a consequence of the refurbishment only half of the market was open.bit this will be worth it once completed
John Murphy
A lovely market, which has recently reoppened after being refurbished. However, at the moment, not all of the building is finished, so there are only a few stall holders
Sue BC
The market has recently re-opened.
Whilst not full of stalls there were some really nice craft stalls..ideal for buying Christmas presents.
William Allen
A great place to visit ,lots to take in all sorts of things for sale artistic craft fare get along and pick up a bargain.
Nick Johnson
Lovely little historic market full of nostalgia , if you are visiting Barnstable you must visit here. Great little cafe in the corner , excellent breakfast with Tea and toast for £6 , yum !
ALAN RAMSEY
Nice place to visit market day Thursday
Tony Stout
Nice little market with arts and crafts and various other stalls. We arrived to find a stray dinosaur having a look around was quite realistic the kids loved it. 👍
Ryan Pearcy
Connect and create festival was on, loads of amazing stalls. Tasty food, drink and loads of really good independent North Devon stalls.
Trish Parsons
Having been closed for sometime, it's now lovely to see it open with a variety of stalls.
Samantha King
Historic market without the flea
Newly painted with such glee
Artists & locals trading free
Unique quality, sold reasonably
Selling their wares for all to see
Stop by here, it’s so friendly
Jerry Grant
Traditional market is thriving with fruit and vegetable stores alongside artists and traders selling from tabletop stalls. Well worth a visit.
Julie Phipps
Plenty of goodies, ideal for Christmas or Birthday presents. Come and see us starting again Thursday 3rd December, Every Wednesday and Thursday after....
joyce miles
Very busy place. we had a few hours shopping here & went to wimpy for lunch
David Powell
A great example of a pannier market. Well kept and seems to be popular too.
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