# Tarka Leisure Centre, Barnstaple — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Dive into family fun at this Barnstaple leisure facility featuring multiple pools including a full-size swimming area and dedicated learner zone, plus springboard for budding divers and an onsite restaurant. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/attractions/tarka-leisure-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Swimming & Leisure Centres # Tarka Leisure Centre Seven Brethern Bank [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18138770740845368871&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Andrew Robinson](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112249061709495290773) **In short:** Tarka Leisure Centre is an attraction in Barnstaple, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 331 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Tarka Leisure Centre Dive into family fun at this Barnstaple leisure facility featuring multiple pools including a full-size swimming area and dedicated learner zone, plus springboard for budding divers and an onsite restaurant. ## What's nearby - RCS Tuning next door - B J's Value House next door - Tesco Extra 200m away - Travis Perkins 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Friday** 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM **Saturday** 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [The Operatic Physio](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101241838645154673612/reviews) ★★★★★ Excellent leisure center. Went with my daughter for swimming and it was fantastic. They have an amazing 4 story play area and awesome floating obstacle course which i failed at spectacularly! The staff were super friendly! · via Google [Gemma Davies](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101196436814083435856/reviews) ★★★★★ Changing rooms are disgusting, not sure when they were last cleaned and that's why I will not remove my flip-flops when entering! I swim 5 days a week and nothing ever looks clean🤮🤢 And as for the showers. . .I'll leave you to imagine. Paid £10 for administration and they couldn't even get that right, 4 bloody times I had to keep asking if my member ship was sorted, Absolutely joke. Don't even get told when they close the lanes for classes, you have to guess, I get out because what's the bloody point staying in a lane when there's so many, I want to swim, not sleep while waiting for someone to get to the end of the pool. I'm thinking of cancelling and going elsewhere. · via Google [Nadine Rees](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112538381086550604590/reviews) ★★★★★ Visited as a family during half term, what a great centre. We swam and took part in Tarka Ski for an hour as a family. Tom, our instructor was knowledgeable, patient and was great with our kids aged 11 and 14. Brilliant session and great value, thank you!!! · via Google [Ronnie Grimwood](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118307084717963783391/reviews) ★★★★★ Beautifully clean well run swimming pool. Welcoming to tourists and no need to be members. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x486c3a88e0a73c7b:0xfbb9dbe2ae565627!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Reviewers consistently praise this leisure center for its well-equipped and spacious gym, decent-sized swimming pool, and wide variety of classes. Furthermore, they frequently mention the friendly and helpful staff and consider it good value for money. Some reviews mention the value can be inconsistent. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** 7 Seven Brethren Bank, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2AP [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.0720794%2C-4.0576588) **Category** Swimming & Leisure Centres **Guest rating** 4.0 / 5 (331 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Destination** Barnstaple [More attractions in Barnstaple](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/attractions) ★ 4.0 (331 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.leisurecentre.com/tarka-leisure-centre?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01271 373361](tel:01271373361) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Barnstaple **Postcode** EX31 2AP **Plus Code** 9C3Q3WCR+RW [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x486c3a88e0a73c7b:0xfbb9dbe2ae565627!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486c3a88e0a73c7b:0xfbb9dbe2ae565627!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486c3a88e0a73c7b:0xfbb9dbe2ae565627!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Barnstaple Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Tarka Leisure Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Tarka Leisure Centre? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Tarka Leisure Centre? Call Tarka Leisure Centre on +44 1271 373361. ## More near Tarka Leisure Centre ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Park Hotel ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/hotels/the-park-hotel) - [The Imperial Hotel ★ 4.6 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/hotels/the-imperial-hotel) - [No 22 ★ 5.0 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/hotels/no-22) - [The Royal and Fortescue ★ 4.4 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/hotels/the-royal-and-fortescue) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Little Acorn 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-devon/cottages/little-acorn-syk974348) - [Kingsleys Lodge 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-devon/cottages/kingsleys-lodge-uk39680) - [West Brae 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-devon/cottages/west-brae-uk33842) - [Folly View 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-devon/cottages/folly-view-uk42652) ### Campsites nearby - [Whitemoor Camping ★ 4.4 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/devon/camping/whitemoor-camping) - [Tarka Holiday Park ★ 4.4 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/devon/camping/tarka-holiday-park) - [Brightlycott Barton ★ 4.8 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/devon/camping/brightlycott-barton) - [Crossways Country Park ★ 4.8 · 3.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/devon/camping/crossways-country-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Rock Park ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/attractions/rock-park) - [Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon ★ 4.6 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/attractions/museum-of-barnstaple-and-north-devon) - [Junglaroo ★ 4.2 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/attractions/junglaroo) - [Funderzone Indoor Soft Play Centre 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnstaple/attractions/funderzone-indoor-soft-play-centre)