Follow the Rosemary Barrow Art Trail across Barnstaple town centre.
Find a plaque
Scan the QR code
Discover the artwork and story
No smartphone? Use a free printed map.
Maps available at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon.
A walking trail through Barnstaple, told through the paintings of Rosemary Barrow ARCA (1939–2019).
Discover the places she loved to paint, architecture, streets, and everyday scenes captured on location in all weathers, first in oils and later in watercolour.
Rosemary trained at the Royal College of Art in the 1960s and became a cherished local artist in North Devon, known for sitting out with her sketchbook and paints, observing Barnstaple as it changed over time.
Her work is a portrait of the town: its buildings, its character, and the small moments that make a place feel like home.
Explore
The Barnstaple Trail
The trail is a gentle walk around Barnstaple town centre. 15 plaques across the town centre, square and riverside
This trail is a celebration of Rosemary. We have tried to capture her devotion, talent, and more than anything her love for Barnstaple.
We hope it helps you slow down, look closer, and enjoy the town the way she did.
Further Afield
The Pilton Trail
A secondary trail, featuring three plaques along Pilton Street is also available to explore. Click on a pin to learn more about each one.
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All Paintings
