The Laceworks development has breathed new life back into much-loved Grade II listed factory buildings in the North Devon town of Barnstaple, while providing new homes for the local community.
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Opened in 1825, Laceworks began as a lace-making factory, serving as one of Barnstaple’s biggest employers. This local prominence has left a great and lasting impression on the town, with much of the built environment having been designed around the site. The site was closed in 2013 by its final owners, Heathcoat’s of Tiverton, and remained unused until it was acquired by Homes England in 2017. It comprises both factory buildings and an Edwardian block.

The Laceworks site is located on Derby Road in Barnstaple, North Devon. Only a few minutes walk from Barnstaple High Street, and well connected to local parks and the primary school, it is an accessible and attractive location. Situated in North Devon, Barnstaple itself is also only a short drive from some of Devon’s most beautiful beaches including Croyde and Woolacombe.