I visited beautiful British market town - but locals say there's 1 issueHistoric market town on the edge of Dartmoor has a Victorian arcade, independent shops and cafes - but locals say the town has changed. ‌Nestled almost at the county's heart and perched on northern Dartmoor's fringe sits the market town of Okehampton. The Visit Okehampton website notes that the town's "prominence began in the Saxon era". The town centre is a delight, boasting quality fabric shops, unique independent stores, a Victorian shopping arcade, and local cafes and bakeries. The Visit Okehampton website paints a vivid picture of the arcade: "The Victorian Arcade in Okehampton is a truly fascinating place."

Source: Daily Mirror January 16, 2026 17:44 UTC