Explore Barnstaple & North Devon
Make your stay memorable as you explore what North Devon has to offer.
There are great activities available close to the Imperial Hotel, to make your stay at our elegant 4-star hotel even more memorable.
Exclusive Guest Discounts
When staying with us at The Imperial Hotel, we want you to get the most out of your stay and enjoy all that North Devon has to offer. With that in mind, we have teamed up with many local attractions and are pleased to offer you the following discounts.
Discover The Barnstaple Collection
As our guest, you have access to some exclusive North Devon discounts and benefits through our Barnstaple Collection. Enjoy an array of discounted dining across our sister hotels from cocktails, to lunches and afternoon teas, there's a discount for everyone.
Local Attractions
Here are some of our top choices for amazing things to do. What's more, you can enjoy exclusive discounts to local Devon attractions when you stay with us.
Dartington Crystal
20% off first-quality items
Distance: 12.5 miles [approx. 29 mins]
Experience a brand new Visitor Experience at Dartington Crystal’s popular tourist attraction in Great Torrington, the home to the UK’s last remaining factory scale crystal and glass manufacturer.
Air Extreme
10% off when you stay with us.
Distance: 3.1 miles [approx. 9 mins]
Bounce, flip and let loose on the wall-to-wall trampolines inside Air Extreme for an exciting activity for all the family.
Affinity Devon Shopping Outlet
Distance: 12 miles [approx. 23 mins]
Fantastic shopping with over 30 stores from famous national brands, offering a fantastic variety of offers on normal retail prices. Clothes, food and drink, children's play area and regular events.
Tapeley Park
2 for 1 entry when you stay with us
Distance: 9.2 miles [approx. 16 mins]
Tapeley Park situated between Instow and Bideford is one of North Devon’s best-kept secrets. Take in the magnificent views over the Torridge Estuary to the sea beyond.
Clovelly
Distance: 21 miles [approx. 33 mins]
World famous for its cobbled, traffic-free street, donkeys, sledges and historic harbour.
Hartland Abbey & Gardens
10% off when you stay with us.
Distance: 24 miles [approx. 41 mins]
Hartland Abbey with its beautiful gardens and grounds welcomes visitors from the end of March until October.
Lundy Island
In a place of wide spaces and big skies, without roads, cars or pollution, simply walking is a profound pleasure.
Watermouth Castle
Distance: 12 miles [approx. 27 mins]
A lovely Victorian Castle with interesting displays that is also home to a family theme park with rides, maze, dungeons, play areas and beautiful landscaped gardens.
Marwood Hill Gardens
Distance: 4.7 miles [approx. 15 mins]
Only 4 miles from Barnstaple, Marwood Hill Gardens is an excellent 20 acre private garden and lakes, with a Garden Tea Room and wonderful views.
The Big Sheep
Distance: 11 miles [approx. 19 mins]
A great family day out including 12 live shows a day, farmyard animals, rides and entertainment.
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
Distance: 13 miles [approx. 25 mins]
A lovely 28-acre park with wildlife including African lions, wolves, sea lions and meerkats, as well as spectacular dinosaur models.
Exmoor Zoo
10% off entry when you stay with us.
Distance: 7.5 miles [approx. 20 mins]
An enjoyable day trip for all ages, the zoos treats visitors to a close-up view within excellent animal exhibits.
The Tarka Trail
The famous series of footpaths and cycle paths inspired by the much-loved book and takes you through glorious scenery.
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
Distance: 1 mile [approx. 4 mins]
Collections and displays that cover the natural and human history of beautiful North Devon.
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Receive £8 entry when you book online
Distance: 13 miles [approx. 26 mins]
This beautiful 65-acre garden is meticulously planted, within a dramatic backdrop of steep wooded valley sides and hotel guests are entitled to discounted entry!
The Milky Way Adventure Park
Receive 10% off entry when you stay with us [term time only]
Distance: 18 miles [approx. 29 mins]
An all-weather theme park featuring the Cosmic Typhoon, Devon’s tallest, fastest & longest roller coaster. It also includes North Devon’s biggest indoor adventure play area.
Keypitts Activity Centre
10% off when you stay with us
Distance: 11 miles [approx. 23 mins]
A fantastic activity centre near Ilfracombe, offering Quad Biking, Axe Throwing and 4×4 Land Rover Experience.
Becky Falls
10% off when you stay with us
Distance: 43 miles [approx. 1hr, 24 mins]
No visit to Devon would be complete without a visit to Dartmoor's iconic landmark.
Stuart Line Cruises
10% off when you stay with us
Distance: 59 miles [approx. 1hr 18 mins]
Ensure you don’t miss out on one of Devon's top things to do and take a trip with Stuart Line Cruises.
OSKC Watersports
10% off when you stay with us
Distance: 9 miles [approx. 26 mins]
Watersports Centre in Combe Martin offers all types of kayak and stand-up paddle board activities including hire and guided kayak tours.
EasiGlide Segway Experience
10% off when you stay with us
Distance: 12 miles [approx. 24 mins]
EasiGlide offers Segway tours around North Devon and other areas of the South West.
H2Outdoor
10% off when you stay with us
Distance: 13 miles [approx. 26 mins]
H2o Outdoor specialise in providing unforgettable experiences by combining high-quality activities with the outstanding natural beauty of this area.
Quince Honey Farm
20% off when you stay with us
Distance: 10 miles [approx. 19 mins]
Discover the hidden world of bees at this delightful family-run farm in South Molton.
South West Coast Path
We’re located on the South West Coast Path and just a stone’s throw from Braunton Burrows, part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to 500 species of wildflowers and rare wildlife.
Walking on Waves
10% discount on all lessons
Distance: 11 miles [approx. 25 mins]
First Wave sessions are designed to get you off the beach, in the water, and having fun as quickly as possible.
Race World Go-Karting
Distance: 55 miles [approx. 1hr 8 mins]
Race World Go-Karting track is Exeter's very best indoor racing track! With a 400m circuit, flyover bridge, state-of-the-art equipment, conference room and 4000sq ft viewing area, it has something for everyone!
Guided Walking Tours
John Ward offers guided walking breaks and tailor-made adventures within the wild beauty of the coastline and moors of North Devon and Exmoor.
The Ultimate Adventure Activity Centre
15% off when you stay with us
Distance: 11 miles [approx. 19 mins]
Based in Abbotsham, North Devon the centre has been providing a comprehensive range of outdoor adventure activities since 2011.
More from The Imperial Hotel
Boasting 63 rooms we pride ourselves in our unique rooms all delivering the same 4* luxury, some with views across the River Taw, each hotel room has its own distinctive style.
Our Head Chef, Shaun Brayley, prides himself on creating new and improved dishes that will wow our guests time and time again, serving you the very best produce that the South West has to offer.
Enjoy a relaxing break in luxury, check out our latest Offers & Breaks. Book now & you could very soon be relaxing in sheer luxury at the Imperial Hotel.
The Imperial Hotel is perfect for your group break, being a popular group break destination for many years we know how to make your group holiday great. Centred in the heart of Barnstaple we are just a short walk from the town centre and the perfect location to explore what North Devon has to offer.