North Devon Vaccination Centre
From 1 October 2025, the North Devon Vaccination Service will begin offering Autumn seasonal vaccinations for Flu and Covid-19 in line with NHS eligibility criteria.
Tesco Extra (Tuesday and Thursday 09.00 – 12.00 only for both booked and walk in appointment) Barnstaple Retail Park, Barnstaple, EX31 2AS, with outreach offers across the area, please see the calendar.
Need to know before you go
- Flu vaccine 2025 – check your eligibility here: Flu vaccine - NHS
- COVID-19 Autumn/Winter 2025 – check your eligibility here: COVID-19 vaccine - NHS
- To receive your covid vaccination, it must have been at least 3 months since your previous dose in the spring programme.
- If you have not had a previous covid vaccination and you meet the above eligibility criteria, you will be able to access 1 dose in the autumn programme.
- If you are eligible for flu, you can receive this at the same appointment, or have them separately.
- Please bring your NHS number with you if you can, this really helps our team
- Queues are likely. Please bear this in mind and wear clothing that will keep you warm
- Our vaccination staff and volunteers are working as quickly as possible – please be patient
Booking an appointment
Appointments are offered via the National Booking Service we ask that you do not arrive more than five minutes before your appointment time to avoid queues.
When booking your appointment online, please make sure you click through after the “confirmation details” screen. This will ensure you:
- Receive a booking confirmation via text/email
- Are able to book subsequent appointments
Please bring your NHS Number to the appointment.
COVID-19 - need to know before you go:
- Check your eligibility at www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/who-can-get-the-vaccine
- To receive your booster dose, it must have been at least 91 days since your previous dose
- If you have not had a previous COVID vaccination and you meet the above eligibility criteria, you will be able to access 1 dose in the autumn booster programme.
Booked appointments
Appointments are offered via the National Booking Service and are staggered to allow for social distancing and we ask that you do not arrive more than five minutes before your appointment time to avoid queues.
Getting here
The address and postcode is:
Tesco Extra Car Park
Barnstaple Retail Park
Barnstaple
EX31 2AS
Bike facilities
Bike stands are available at the front entrance of Tesco Taw View Extra.
Car
You can plan your journey with Google Maps, or enter EX31 2AS into your sat nav.
Bus
The nearest bus stop to Tesco Taw View Extra is Barnstaple Railway Station.
North Devon Leisure Centre is roughly a 10-minute walk from Barnstaple Bus Station.
For help planning your journey by bus, please visit www.traveline.info or www.stagecoachbus.com.
Unable to drive, get a lift or use public transport?
If you are unable to get a lift or access public transport, or there are no suitable public transport services in your area, you may be able to find transport via the network of voluntary organisations which operate across Devon.
There is no guarantee that transport will be available through voluntary schemes. All schemes operate differently, and there may be a charge for these services.
Devon County Council has produced a summary of voluntary services serving each vaccination delivery location.
Facilities
Ample parking is available on site, our volunteer marshals will be on site to offer any support you need.
We also offer a drive-through vaccination service, our volunteers in the car park will be able to direct you to the correct area.
More about us
The centre is staffed by specially-trained vaccinators and support staff with help from volunteers.
Contact details
Telephone: 07398 934988
Email: rduh.northdevonvaccinationcentre@nhs.net