Make your move with Armishaws, the South West’s leading removals company.
Bespoke packages designed to your exact requirements.
Established in 1973, Armishaws are a family run company based here in the South West. We believe in greener removals, we’re planting 2,000 trees in the region to offset the carbon emissions of your move. We’re members of the British Association of Removers and operate to the highest standards of customer care and financial security. All our crews are trained to ensure you receive the best customer service, so you can rest assured that your possessions are well cared for in transit and in storage. With our high Trustpilot rating and reviews from so many happy customers, you can be sure that with Armishaws your move is in good hands.
As part of our commitment to reducing the impact of our removals on the environment…
We’re planting 2,000 trees to help offset carbon emissions and create vital habitat for wildlife.
We’ll collect your used boxes which will be re-used where possible or recycled (one less thing to worry about after your move).
All our boxes and soft packaging are made from recycled and recyclable materials to protect your belongs and the environment.
Our teams drive greener vehicles and all our drivers go through driver efficiency training to reduce the amount of fuel used.
We use acid free tissue paper which is not only better for the environment, acid free paper is also far better for your items.
We use sealable bags to help protect your mattresses while in transit, each bag is used only once before being recycled.
Make your move greener
with Armishaws.
Complete packing services from single items to entire contents.
Short and long term secured storage, we’ll deliver your items.
Environmentally friendly packing materials, brought to your door.
Schools – If your family are on the move, you can see the latest Ofsted scores for Barnstaple.
Population – Barnstaple’s population stands at 25,000 according to the 2011 You.Gov census.
Transport – It would be fair to say, it’s difficult to arrive in Barnstaple in a hurry. The never-rushed A361 connects Barnstaple with the M5 motorway (35 miles away). The A39 is the coastal route, between Minehead (Somerset), Port Isaac, all the way to Truro (Cornwall). Barnstaple does have a train station, trains to London take 3.49 hours, Bristol 3 hours and Cardiff 4 hours. The nearest airport is Exeter (37 miles).
News – The main source of local news and events in Barnstaple is the North Devon Gazette.
A rundown of the best places to explore;
Tea By The Taw serve traditional cream teas, HUGE cakes, delicate sandwiches and tasty treats, using local suppliers and ingredients. And the view is fantastic!
The Strand, EX31 1EU
Sitting in Butchers Row, this amazing cheese shop and deli is an absolute must for foodies. As well as the biggest selection of cheeses, they also serve savoury goodies and more.
10 Butchers Row, EX31 1BW
If you’re looking for a stand out piece of furniture or sleek and timeless style, FW Home Stores have something special for every room.
2 Howard Avenue, EX32 8QA
Bess Hill Farm Shop really is a bit special, packed full of the very best food and drink from across Devon, it’s one of our favourite places to shop and always worth a visit.
Arlington, EX31 4SW
The world’s oldest pasty maker, it simply isn’t possible to walk past this wonderful baker and not stop in. Forget cowboys, this truly is how the west was won!
Gammon Walk, EX31 1DJ
Historic, lively, picturesque and sunny, Barnstaple is one of the gems of the South West. The town is packed with interesting and quirky old buildings tracing back to the many trades over the years. In its time Barnstaple has; produced wool and clothe, been a major port, market town, shipbuilder, foundry and more.
Today the pretty streets and weekly markets remain, along with the quayside and Butchers Row, a foodie haven packed with butchers, cheese shop, fishmongers, delis, cafes and more. One of the largest employers in the area is the Royal Marines who are based just outside the town.
While Barnstaple’s claims to be the oldest borough in Britain may not be verified (a title that is hotly contested by other locales), it is certainly one of the most charming.
History buffs will have plenty to explore. There’s a number of buildings and historic sites. This is of course an historic port, and the local museum is a great place to start before hitting the streets and doing your own detecting.
If you love the great outdoors there is plenty to see, you can stroll along the quayside or hit the Tarka Trail which is 180 miles of traffic free paths.
The town has a busy events calendar celebrating the history and arts and crafts of the region as well as beer, food and music festivals. There’s also a theatre, cinema, leisure centre with a swimming pool, plus a number of societies and groups covering a wide array of interests and hobbies.
From the north the picturesque coastal route heads through the town, south to Truro on the Cornish Peninsular. The main A361 connects the town with the M5 motorway to Bristol and the Midlands. The nearest airport can be found at Exeter (37 miles). Trains routes are not the fastest reaching Bristol in 3 hours, London in 3 hours and 49 minutes, and Cardiff in around 4 hours.
On the move?
Mon - Fri
8:30am - 5:30pm
Wincanton Business Park
Somerset, BA9 9RU