Ilfracombe is the perfect location for North Devon holidays, offering you a gateway to an exciting blend of stunning coastal scenery, seaside fun, rural tranquility and centuries of heritage and style. Ilfracombe is the 'jewel' of the North Devon coast and a remarkable location for romantic getaways, family holidays or activity breaks.
Nearby Points of Interest
- Tunnels Beaches (1 mi)
- For a unique beach experience visit 'The Tunnels' in Ilfracombe, holders of a blue flag and seaside award or Hele Bay to the east of the town also award winners, for good bathing and rock pool exploring.
- Watermouth Castle (3 mi)
- Family theme park, gardens and Victorian castle
- Lundy Island (8 mi)
- Day trips to Lundy Island can be arranged aboard the MV Oldenburg from Ilfracombe Harbour, or occasional half day trips on the MV Balmoral are also available.
- Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (7 mi)
- A large variety of exotic animals. fascinating sealion and falconry displays. You can swim with the sealions or have an encounter with the lemurs. Dinosaur show gauranteed to excite children and various rides.
Nearby Activities
- Surfing (3 mi)
- At nearby Woolacombe Beach you can take surfing lessons and hire all equipment.
- Sea Fishing (1.5 mi)
- Sea fishing trips can be taken from Ilfracombe Harbour, wether it's a 2 hour mackerel fishing trip or up to 8 hours deep sea fishing and they will provide all the equipment you need and instruction for complete beginners.
- Fly Fishing (2 mi)
- There is fly fishing at Slade Reservoir.
- Larkstone Park (2 mi)
- Tennis, pitch& putt golf and other lawn games cafe & play area.
- Golf (2 mi)
- Ilfracombe Golf Club has an 18 hole course along with various other clubs at Saunton, Barnstaple and Westward Ho.
Local Events
- Beer Festivals (1 mi)
- There are 2 beer festivals each year at the Landmark Theatre. The 1st takes place over the Mayday Bank Holiday and the second over the August Bank Holiday.
- Victorian Week (1 mi)
- A week of festivities to celebrate Ilfracombes Victorian Heritage with a Grand firewoks display set to music over Capstone Hill to mark the end of the event which takes place 11th - 19th June.
- Powerboat Racing (1.5 mi)
- A weekend of high octane action which takes place off the ilfracombe Coast line.
- Bird Man Competition (1.5 mi)
- Watch whacky attempts at man powered flight off the pier all in aid of charity. With funfair and live music.
Local Amenities
- Ilfracombe Harbour (1.5 mi)
- Restaurants, working fish quay, boat trips, Lantern Hill with St Nicholas' Chapel, shops and small beach
- Ilfracombe Museum (1 mi)
- Charting Local history through the ages. You are encouraged to open drawers to see what you can find.
- Ilfracombe Aquarium (1.5 mi)
- Provides a fascinating insight into the watery world of North Devon.
M5 Junction 27
(60.0mi, 96.6km)
On leaving the M5 travel westwards along A361 to Barnstaple. On reaching Barnstaple turn left at first roundabout onto A39. At second roundabout turn right, go straight over next roundabout and over the River Taw Bridge. After crosing bridge turn left ont A361 at second set of traffic lights. Follow the A361 into Ilfracombe Rainbow Ridge is on your left hand side as you go down the hill into Ilfracombe.