Car Rental Barnstaple

Barnstaple is a town in the Devon County with many attractions for you to see while traveling in your car rental from Thrifty Car Rental. With activities for both adults and children, there are many things you may want to put on your itinerary, a few if these being the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon, Blakewell Fisheries and Water Gardens, and Pannier Market.

Taking your rental car to the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is a good place to start your tour. It covers the history and geology of North Devon’s countryside and coast and there are archeological finds such as coins and pottery to see. You can also see the Undersea World exhibit to help you understand the coastal environment. There are also exhibits featuring local arts and crafts to give a clearer picture of the local history.

Another nice place to visit in your car rental is Blakewell Fisheries and Water Garden. A working trout farm with areas for both children and adults to fish, there are fly-fishing lessons for beginners, or a fly-fishing lake for those with more fishing experience. You can also visit the water garden centre, which sells everything you need to build your own water garden, including ornamental fish. You can also enjoy a variety of snacks including both fresh trout and smoked trout products.

Last stop on your rental car trip is Pannier Market. Barnstaple has long been a market centre for the surrounding areas, and Pannier Market has been selling goods to the public since around 1855. With different days of the week offering different local products as well as crafts and collectibles, you are sure to find something in Pannier Market. There are many other places to see with your rental car, and using Thrifty Car Rental makes exploring easy and fun.