Guidebook for Ilfracombe

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Guidebook for Ilfracombe

Sightseeing

Award winning golden sand beach with good surf
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Woolacombe
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Award winning golden sand beach with good surf
Iconic cliffside village where residents still use donkey sledges to travel up and down the steep cobblestone roads.
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Clovelly
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Iconic cliffside village where residents still use donkey sledges to travel up and down the steep cobblestone roads.
Park at the top in Lynton, take the meandering path down to Lynmouth to explore the museum, beachfront and river then take the unique ferniculur railway back up the hill. https://www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk/
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Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway station
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Park at the top in Lynton, take the meandering path down to Lynmouth to explore the museum, beachfront and river then take the unique ferniculur railway back up the hill. https://www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk/
Home of Damien Hurst's sculpture, Verity, along with a burgeoning restaurant scene the coastal town of Ilfracombe is always worth a visit.
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Ilfracombe satama
10A The Quay
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Home of Damien Hurst's sculpture, Verity, along with a burgeoning restaurant scene the coastal town of Ilfracombe is always worth a visit.
Famous for the floods which destroyed the town, Lynmouth and Lynton also have a thriving alternative shop scene and excellent chippies on the seafront.
Lynton and Lynmouth Tourist Information
Lee Road
Famous for the floods which destroyed the town, Lynmouth and Lynton also have a thriving alternative shop scene and excellent chippies on the seafront.

Arts & Culture

Outdoor sculpture trails and good food.
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Broomhill Art Hotel
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Outdoor sculpture trails and good food.

Shopping

Many outlet stores
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Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping
24 Clovelly Rd
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Many outlet stores
Largely unchanged in over 150 years, Barnstaple's historic Pannier Market has a wide range of stalls, with everything from fresh local produce, flowers and crafts, to prints and pictures, fashion and much more. Ideally located on the bustling High Street, the market is a must-see attraction for all visitors to the town. Open all year round from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, there really is something for everyone on every day of the week, except Sundays and bank holidays. And if the market is not enough, there is a great mix of national and independent shops a
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Barnstaple Pannier -markkinat
Butchers Row
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Largely unchanged in over 150 years, Barnstaple's historic Pannier Market has a wide range of stalls, with everything from fresh local produce, flowers and crafts, to prints and pictures, fashion and much more. Ideally located on the bustling High Street, the market is a must-see attraction for all visitors to the town. Open all year round from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, there really is something for everyone on every day of the week, except Sundays and bank holidays. And if the market is not enough, there is a great mix of national and independent shops a

Parks & Nature

Site of special scientific interest, miles of undulating sand dunes to explore
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Braunton Burrows
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Site of special scientific interest, miles of undulating sand dunes to explore
The island is a nature reserve renowned for it's puffin and seal colonies. You can take a day trip to the island, sailing is either from Ilfracombe harbour or Bideford. See https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/Lundyisland/ for more information.
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Lundy
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The island is a nature reserve renowned for it's puffin and seal colonies. You can take a day trip to the island, sailing is either from Ilfracombe harbour or Bideford. See https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/Lundyisland/ for more information.
Rugged cliff top walking trails and wrecks visible at low tide.
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Hartland Point Lighthouse
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Rugged cliff top walking trails and wrecks visible at low tide.
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
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Look out for cream teas in the village hall after a stroll around the garden.
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Marwood Hill Gardens
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Look out for cream teas in the village hall after a stroll around the garden.
Dog friendly and usually has a Hockings van nearby so you can try the worlds best icecream.
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Instow Arms
Marine Parade
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Dog friendly and usually has a Hockings van nearby so you can try the worlds best icecream.
Popular year round we recommend parking along marine drive and walking through the dunes as the Esplanade car park can be pricey in peak season. Dogs are restricted during the summer, but allowed off-lead between Black and Mill rock.
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Woolacomben ranta
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Popular year round we recommend parking along marine drive and walking through the dunes as the Esplanade car park can be pricey in peak season. Dogs are restricted during the summer, but allowed off-lead between Black and Mill rock.
A wonderful section of the South West Coastal path with a mix of easily accessible paved path and challenging ridgetop tracks. Stunning views and unique landscape. You are also likely to see Lynton's famous wild goats.
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Kivien laakso
South West Coast Path
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A wonderful section of the South West Coastal path with a mix of easily accessible paved path and challenging ridgetop tracks. Stunning views and unique landscape. You are also likely to see Lynton's famous wild goats.
A great walk to experience the beautiful North Devon coast at its best. Park in Morthoe and walk some of the South West Coast Path. This walk has great views of Woolacombe, Baggy Point and Lundy Island. Many people spot Grey Seals basking on the rocks below the path. Once back in Morthoe enjoy a well deserved Devon Cream Tea in one of the wonderful cafes. Take sturdy footwear and ensure to keep dogs on leads at all times. Be aware that the path does go very close to cliff edges and crosses uneven terrain.
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Morte Point
South West Coast Path
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A great walk to experience the beautiful North Devon coast at its best. Park in Morthoe and walk some of the South West Coast Path. This walk has great views of Woolacombe, Baggy Point and Lundy Island. Many people spot Grey Seals basking on the rocks below the path. Once back in Morthoe enjoy a well deserved Devon Cream Tea in one of the wonderful cafes. Take sturdy footwear and ensure to keep dogs on leads at all times. Be aware that the path does go very close to cliff edges and crosses uneven terrain.

Entertainment & Activities

Famous surfing in Croyde bay
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Croyde
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Famous surfing in Croyde bay
Great for kids
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The Milky Way Adventure Park
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Great for kids
Sheep and farm based amusement park, including a roller coaster.
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Iso Lammas.
Abbotsham Road
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Sheep and farm based amusement park, including a roller coaster.
Wildlife and dinosaur park
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Combe Martinin villieläin- ja dinosauruspakka
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Wildlife and dinosaur park
With exclusive access to stunning private coastline around Ilfracombe, Active Escape is North Devon’s watersports activity provider for coasteering, coastal rafting, stand up paddleboarding (SUPs), Splatgun Paintball and so much more.
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Active Escape
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With exclusive access to stunning private coastline around Ilfracombe, Active Escape is North Devon’s watersports activity provider for coasteering, coastal rafting, stand up paddleboarding (SUPs), Splatgun Paintball and so much more.
Miles of flat former railway popular to cycle along. Out favourite is to cycle from Fremington to Westward Ho! (via Hockings Ice cream of course) then back.
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Tarka Trail
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Miles of flat former railway popular to cycle along. Out favourite is to cycle from Fremington to Westward Ho! (via Hockings Ice cream of course) then back.
Offering both morning and evening Pilates/Yoga classes and private sessions Body Connection is a great way to help you relax and unwind. After a class why not explore the village of Combe Martin? The coastal path heads to the beach opposite the entrance.
Body Connection
Offering both morning and evening Pilates/Yoga classes and private sessions Body Connection is a great way to help you relax and unwind. After a class why not explore the village of Combe Martin? The coastal path heads to the beach opposite the entrance.
Take your pick of a mixture of talks, handling and feeding sessions we provide all year round. You could make a friend with an Alpaca by stroking their soft warm fleece, or conquer your fears by handling a spider and snake! Ever wondered what the Exmoor Beast favourite meal is? Find out at our Exmoor beast feed and talk! There is lots to see and do whatever the weather here at Exmoor Zoo. We look forward to seeing you soon! We are extremely proud to announce that we have just been awarded both the best small attraction in Devon and the whole of the Southwest - a great achievement. The zoo is not so large so as to prevent you seeing everything in a visit and has some very rare and unusual an
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Exmoor Zoo
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Take your pick of a mixture of talks, handling and feeding sessions we provide all year round. You could make a friend with an Alpaca by stroking their soft warm fleece, or conquer your fears by handling a spider and snake! Ever wondered what the Exmoor Beast favourite meal is? Find out at our Exmoor beast feed and talk! There is lots to see and do whatever the weather here at Exmoor Zoo. We look forward to seeing you soon! We are extremely proud to announce that we have just been awarded both the best small attraction in Devon and the whole of the Southwest - a great achievement. The zoo is not so large so as to prevent you seeing everything in a visit and has some very rare and unusual an
Beautiful walled gardens and woodland walks lead to Blackpool Mill and beach, the location for 'Sense and Sensibility', 'The Shell Seekers' and 'The Night Manager' starring Tom Hiddleston, filmed recently.
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Hartland Abbey
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Beautiful walled gardens and woodland walks lead to Blackpool Mill and beach, the location for 'Sense and Sensibility', 'The Shell Seekers' and 'The Night Manager' starring Tom Hiddleston, filmed recently.
Whether for a walk around Whistlandpound revesoir, a baby swim class in the pool or wheelchair abseiling the Calvert trust truly offers something for everyone.
Calvert Trust Exmoor
Whether for a walk around Whistlandpound revesoir, a baby swim class in the pool or wheelchair abseiling the Calvert trust truly offers something for everyone.

Drinks & Nightlife

Popular year round and with a cocktail menu.
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SQ Bar and Restaurant
3 Exeter Rd
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Popular year round and with a cocktail menu.

Food Scene

Authentic french food
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The Corner Bistro
8 The Square
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Authentic french food
IIlfracombe Farmers Market is held on the 1st Saturday and the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Lantern Centre, High Street, Ilfracombe, between 10am and 12.30pm.
Farmers Market
48 High St
IIlfracombe Farmers Market is held on the 1st Saturday and the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Lantern Centre, High Street, Ilfracombe, between 10am and 12.30pm.
Fresh local produce, meat, fish, cheese, free range poultry, fruit and vegetables, jams and preserves and more! Tea and coffee also available. Address: Braunton Parish Hall, 2 The Square, Braunton, EX33 2JB Tel: 07976 942618 2nd Saturday every month
Parish Hall
Fresh local produce, meat, fish, cheese, free range poultry, fruit and vegetables, jams and preserves and more! Tea and coffee also available. Address: Braunton Parish Hall, 2 The Square, Braunton, EX33 2JB Tel: 07976 942618 2nd Saturday every month
The best fish and chips in Braunton, can cater for allergies.
16 South St
16 South Street
The best fish and chips in Braunton, can cater for allergies.
Takeaway which will deliver to the property! Popular with locals, the kebab meat is always cooked well and is of good quality. The spicy chips are amazing.
Surf & Turf Kebab
4 Caen St
Takeaway which will deliver to the property! Popular with locals, the kebab meat is always cooked well and is of good quality. The spicy chips are amazing.
Serving cafe items during the day this little cafe is famous for its Sri Lankan curry nights. They start serving 5pm and stop when they run out so it's worth getting there early! Might be open for Easter weekend, please check social media.
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Barricane Beach Cafe
Woolacombe Rise
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Serving cafe items during the day this little cafe is famous for its Sri Lankan curry nights. They start serving 5pm and stop when they run out so it's worth getting there early! Might be open for Easter weekend, please check social media.
This tea room not only serves an amazing tradiotional Devoon cream tea but can also cater for a wide variety of food allergies. They are open most days 11am-5pm, please check their website to confirm.
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Hele Corn Mill & Tea Room
Corn Mill Close
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This tea room not only serves an amazing tradiotional Devoon cream tea but can also cater for a wide variety of food allergies. They are open most days 11am-5pm, please check their website to confirm.