Ilfracombe is a small town on the North Devon coast in the west of England. It has a beautiful harbour and some wonderful examples of Victorian architecture. Ilfracombe has become a culinary centre for the area with several excellent seafood restaurants, a buzzing cafe culture and Damien Hirsts' 10 The Quay restaurant. Ilfracombe has a vibrant, up and coming feel to it and is perfectly placed for a great family holiday.
- Visit Devon
- Ilfracombe Aquarium, The Quay, EX34 9EQ, +44 1271 864533.
- Ilfracombe Museum, Wilder Rd, EX34 8AF, +44 1271 863541. M-Sa: 10AM-5PM, Su: Closed.
- Chambercombe Manor, +44 1271 862624. M-F: 11AM-4PM, Sa: Closed, Su: noon-4PM. A white-painted Norman manor house, apparently haunted.
- Verity. The new giant art installation by Damien Hirst, situated on the end of the pier.
- St. Nicholas's Chapel, Lantern Hill, EX34 9EQ. Chapel with lighthouse lantern.
Ilfracombe Aquarium, The Quay, EX34 9EQ, +44 1271 864533.
Ilfracombe Museum, Wilder Rd, EX34 8AF, +44 1271 863541. M-Sa: 10AM-5PM, Su: Closed.
Chambercombe Manor, +44 1271 862624. M-F: 11AM-4PM, Sa: Closed, Su: noon-4PM. A white-painted Norman manor house, apparently haunted.
Verity. The new giant art installation by Damien Hirst, situated on the end of the pier.
St. Nicholas's Chapel, Lantern Hill, EX34 9EQ. Chapel with lighthouse lantern.
- Take a day-trip to Swansea or Penarth (near Cardiff) on a paddle steamer – summer only.
- Lundy Island. Take a trip to Lundy. See puffins and seals.
- Take a walk up Hillsborough or Capstone for superb views.
- Walk the coast path to Lee and Woolacombe and beyond
- Landmark Theatre.
- The Embassy Cinema, 134 High St, EX34 9EZ, +44 1271 862323.
Lundy Island. Take a trip to Lundy. See puffins and seals.
Landmark Theatre.
The Embassy Cinema, 134 High St, EX34 9EZ, +44 1271 862323.
- Enjoy the High Street with its' wide range of independent shops
- Espresso. For great seafood and meat.
- Gazpacho. For authentic Spanish food and fabulous tapas.
- 10 The Quay. For good food surrounded by Damien Hirst artwork and sometimes a chance to spot him.
- Grassroots. For great vegetarian delights.
- The Deli. For coffee, brunch and lunch.
- Maddys. Fish and chips.
- Harbour deli. Olives, paninis and coffee.
- Joe Deluccis. Great ice cream.
For pub grub go down Fore Street. At the end before reaching the harbour the George & Dragon as well as the Prince of Wales serve food.
Espresso. For great seafood and meat.
Gazpacho. For authentic Spanish food and fabulous tapas.
10 The Quay. For good food surrounded by Damien Hirst artwork and sometimes a chance to spot him.
Grassroots. For great vegetarian delights.
The Deli. For coffee, brunch and lunch.
Maddys. Fish and chips.
Harbour deli. Olives, paninis and coffee.
Joe Deluccis. Great ice cream.
- The Admiral Collingwood, Wilder Rd, EX34 9AP, +44 1271 862373. Su-Th: 8AM-midnight, F-Sa: 8AM-1AM. Wetherspoon's pub.
The Admiral Collingwood, Wilder Rd, EX34 9AP, +44 1271 862373. Su-Th: 8AM-midnight, F-Sa: 8AM-1AM. Wetherspoon's pub.
- Passenger ferries to Lundy Island
- Exmoor National Park lies 4 miles to the east by road from Ilfracombe
- Dartmoor National Park is about 1 hour's drive to the south.