Ilfracombe is an Victorian resort with a real seaside flavour. Cinema and theatre in the town. Victorian pageant in the summer.

A paddle steamer often operates from the harbour in the summer.

Plenty of hotels and guest houses, busy in the summer. Holiday centres on the main road towards Combe Martin and towards Barnstaple.

Some steep hills away from the town centre and harbour areas.

Seasonal shows at Landmark theatre on the front.

What to see - Ilfracombe Tourist Attractions

Activities

Ilfracombe Golf Course, Ilfracombe EX34 9RT
At Hele Bay - on the coast towards Combe Martin.   Ilfracombe Golf Course information

Museums

Ilfracombe Museum Wilder Road, Ilfracombe EX34 8AF
Small local museum with eight areas of exhibits to discover.   Ilfracombe Museum information

Old Corn Mill & Pottery Hele Bay, Ilfracombe EX34 9RD
Small mill with pottery studio and tearoom. Old Corn Mill & Pottery information

Out & About

Coastal walks, Ilfracombe
Lots of footpaths will take you around the coast and the many headlands.

Visit Lundy Island, Ilfracombe
Take a trip across to Lundy on the islands supply vessel.   Visit Lundy Island information

Theatres, Cinemas and Venues

Landmark Theatre The Seafront, Ilfracombe
Fairly new theatre right on the seafront. Plays, concerts, and summer shows.   Landmark Theatre information

The Embassy Cinema 134 High Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9EZ
Local cinema that shows all the new releases.   The Embassy Cinema information

Adventure & Theme Parks

Watermouth Castle, Combe Martin
Family theme park with rides, adventure playground and much more.   Watermouth Castle information

Where to stay in Ilfracombe

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Hotels

The Sandy Cove Hotel Berrynarbor near Ilfracombe EX34 9SR MAP
Wherever you go in Sandy Cove, you cannot escape our wonderful view. With stunning views across the bay, the hotel is enviably nestled at the gateway to magical Exmoor and within easy reach of the glorious beaches of the Atlantic....
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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

Strathmore Guest House 57 St Brannocks Road Ilfracombe EX34 8EQ MAP
Strathmore has been awarded both 4 diamond silver from ETC and 4 diamond red from the AA. A delightful three story licensed Victorian Guest House with eight individually designed en-suite bedrooms. Both pet and family friendly with high chair and travel...
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The Towers Guest accommodation

The Towers Chambercombe Park Ilfracombe EX34 9QN MAP
This is a beautiful Victorian building with an attractive tower, standing in its own grounds set in a quiet part of Ilfracombe. The Towers sits in an elevated position with commanding views of the sea and the picturesque harbour. This exceptional loca...
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Harcourt Hotel Guest accommodation

Harcourt Hotel Fore Street Ilfracombe EX349DJ MAP
This small, recently refurbished, family-run, dog friendly licensed hotel is ideally located in Ilfracombe, close to the harbour, shops and seafront, and a short drive from Watermouth Castle. The owners of Harcourt Hotel pride themselves on providing a c...
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Varley House 4* Guest House

Varley House Chambercombe Park Ilfracombe EX34 9QW MAP
Guest House delightfully situated, overlooking a nature reserve and the spectacular North Devon coast. Varley House was built at the turn of the 19th Century to revitalise and refresh officers returning from the Boer War. The elegance of its generously ...
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The Elmfield 4* Guest accommodation

The Elmfield Torrs Park Ilfracombe EX34 8AZ MAP
With beautiful gardens and lovely views, this lovingly restored Victorian villa houses a friendly, family-run hotel, which offers impressive leisure facilities usually found only in larger hotels. Standing in an acre of its own beautifully kept gardens, ...
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Holiday Cottages

Palm Leas 8 Larkstone Gardens Ilfracombe EX34 9QG
Enjoying panoramic sea views (pictured) this superbly renovated single storey property set in pretty gardens is ideally located at the end of a private no through road. Just a short stroll from shops restaurants indoor pool theatre beach and harbour. Ther ..Sleeps 3...
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Cobwebs Cottage Berrynarbor Ilfracombe EX34 9SH
Cobwebs is a well appointed and furnished stone barn conversion set in a wooded valley on the edge of the award winning village of Berrynarbor in north Devon, just ten minutes walk from the nearest pub, which is open lunch times and ... Sleeps 6 ...
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Brookdale Lee Ilfracombe EX34 8LW
Lee is one of the loveliest small villages in North Devon. A popular holiday destination for more than 200 years, it has remained unspoilt and visitors return to Fuchsia Valley, as it is also known, time and again. With its special ... Sleeps 11 ...
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Lee Orchard House Berrynarbor, Near Ilfracombe
Set in the pretty village of Berrynarbor, this spacious and very comfortable family house is ideally situated for enjoying Devon's finest sandy beaches and surfing waves at Combe Martin (2 miles), Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton. Ilfracombe's Tu... Sleeps 5 + 1 + cot...
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Lee Orchard Berrynarbor near Ilfracombe
At the foot of the beautiful Sterridge Valley, in one of Devon's prettiest villages, these two attractive properties enjoy a high degree of comfort and a quiet, relaxing ambience.Frequent winner of Best Kept Village and Britain in Bloom, Berrynarbor… Sleeps 2 + 1 + cot...
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Around The Ilfracombe Area

Berrynarbour, a pretty village to visit with a good pub, between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Combe Martin (3.98 miles) Mortehoe (4.29 miles) Woolacombe (4.72 miles) Croyde (7.34 miles) Braunton (7.35 miles) Saunton (7.49 miles) Parracombe (9.22 miles) Barnstaple (9.24 miles) Appledore (11.28 miles) Lynton (12.27 miles) Lynmouth (12.63 miles)