So with the lovely weather and so much to see and do in North Devon it’s a great time to book a well deserved break.
Don’t forget to check out the Tour of Britain passing through Barnstaple and finishing in Bideford today.
It is a lovely sunny day here in North Devon, just perfect for a walk or picnic in the countryside or soaking up the sun by the sea.
On Saturday afternoon a colourful carnival is held, the carnival starts at 6pm and makes its way through the town centre,
The gloved hand represents the hand of friendship and the hand of welcome to the thousands that come to the fair.
On the reading of the Proclamation, a large stuffed white gloved hand garlanded with flowers is hung from a window of the Guildhall.
The Town Council meets in the Guildhall, where various toasts are honored with spiced ale which, according to tradition,
before the fair is opened there is an ancient ceremony held at the Guildhall in the centre of Barnstaple
The Barnstaple Fair is an occasion of celebration, the fair is an annual event that starts on the Wednesday before the 20th September,