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Ilfracombe, the perfect destination for your North Devon holiday
There is something for everyone with its picturesque historic harbour of quaint pastel coloured houses, 14th Century chapel perched on Lantern Hill and Damien Hirst’s statue Verity standing guard at the entrance surrounded by dramatic clifftop scenery and is directly on the South West Coast Path. With its stunning beaches and coves including the famous Tunnels Beaches, great eateries, numerous art and craft galleries, independent shops, activities and attractions galore it truly is the perfect destination from which to also explore North Devon and Exmoor.
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Charity Quiz Night | Spark UK Quiz Night – Book Your Spot Now! Think you’ve got what it takes to win the trivia crown? ... see more | 1745521200 24th April 2025 |
The Forces March | The Forces March is a recreation of an epic 135-mile WW2 training march from Ilfracombe, North Devon to Bulford, Wiltshire. ... see more | 1745971200 30th April 2025 - 6th May 2025 |
Funk n' Soul Sun-Set with DJ Pete Robinson | We had Pete play last May and he had everyone dancing the sunset away with his incredible mix of funk ... see more | 1746297000 3rd May 2025 |
Appledore Lifeboat Day | Preparations are well underway for May the 4th, when we will hold our Lifeboat Day here in Appledore. In the ... see more | 1746316800 4th May 2025 - 6th May 2025 |
Jack in the Green Celebration | The annual Jack-in-the-Green event is all about releasing the ‘spirit of summer, a green clad procession complete with giants, Brigid, ... see more | 1746354600 4th May 2025 |
Balmoral with Q&A | Over 75 years ago the MV Balmoral was built and launched in the historic and iconic Southampton docks. Now, in ... see more | 1746732600 8th May 2025 |
Ilfracombe Art Trail | The Ilfracombe Art Trail is an independent collaboration of artists, makers and galleries all located in Ilfracombe, mostly within a ... see more | 1746835200 10th May 2025 - 13th May 2025 |
Live Music with 5 Man Down | 5 Man Down are coming back! Evenings with these guys are up there with some of the BEST nights we’ve ... see more | 1746903600 10th May 2025 |
Watermouth Castle Car Show | Save the date ... the annual Watermouth Castle Car Show is happening on Sunday May 11th, 2025.Join us for a ... see more | 1746957600 11th May 2025 |
Devon County Show | The Devon County Show is an agricultural show held annually at the Westpoint Arena and Showground in Clyst St Mary near Exeter. ... see more | 1747267200 15th May 2025 - 19th May 2025 |
Ilfracombe Beer Fest | Four days of live music, stunning street food, family fun… Oh, and over 60 local ales and ciders! And it’s ... see more | 1748001600 23rd May 2025 - 26th May 2025 |
Lee Spring Fair | Come and join us in Pixie Meadow, next to Lee Memorial Hall, 1pm to 4pm for a fun-filled afternoon with ... see more | 1748264400 26th May 2025 |
Waverley Paddle Steamer | Take a cruise along the North Devon coast or visit Lundy Island. 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Waverley’s first ... see more | 1748822400 2nd June 2025 - 26th June 2025 |
The Big Lunch | A street party with entertainment in Fore Street which will be closed to traffic for the day. A chance to ... see more | 1749340800 8th June 2025 - 10th June 2025 |
Gold Coast Oceanfest | The 26th multi-award-winning GoldCoast Oceanfest, set against the backdrop of a sun-drenched Atlantic, it’s big enough to create a great ... see more | 1750377600 20th June 2025 - 24th June 2025 |
North Devon Sports & Classic Car Club | Come & see the variety of different cars lined up on the Seafront To display a classic car you must ... see more | 1750550400 22nd June 2025 - 24th June 2025 |
North Devon AONB Marathon & Half Marathon | Marking its 17th year, this iconic marathon takes place on Sunday, June 29 and boasts a stunning route that stretches ... see more | 1751155200 29th June 2025 - 1st July 2025 |
Ilfracombe Gig Rowing Regatta | See one of the highlights of Ilfracombe’s summer events calendar – the Ilfracombe Pilot Gig Club Regatta. Wander down to ... see more | 1751673600 5th July 2025 - 7th July 2025 |
All Things Morris | 2024 saw 14 Morris sides coming to dance – as well as from Cornwall and the wider Devon they come ... see more | 1751711400 5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025 |
Croyde Ocean Triathlon | Based at the beautiful, award winning Putsborough Sands the race takes in some of the South West’s most stunning scenery. ... see more | 1751760000 6th July 2025 - 8th July 2025 |
Live Music with 5 Man Down | 5 Man Down are coming back! Evenings with these guys are up there with some of the BEST nights we’ve ... see more | 1753470000 25th July 2025 |
North Devon Show | The North Devon Show is THE premier agricultural spectacle in the region and has something for everyone. There are classes ... see more | 1754467200 6th August 2025 |
Soapbox Derby | The town's FIRST EVER Soapbox Derby is coming on Sunday 10th August! We need brave/foolhardy teams to build fast and ... see more | 1754784000 10th August 2025 - 12th August 2025 |
Ilfracombe Carnival | The Carnival Procession – An eclectic mix of floats and walking groups will keep you entertained for an evening. This ... see more | 1756056600 24th August 2025 |
Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival | The ever popular Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival is back on the 30th & 31st August 2025 for its 16th year. This ... see more | 1756512000 30th August 2025 - 2nd September 2025 |
Ilfracombe Bike Show | This popular event staged along the Seafront for a number of years is run by Satans Slaves MC North Devon. Motorcyclists ... see more | 1757116800 6th September 2025 - 8th September 2025 |
Appledore Book Festival | The Appledore Book Festival is a charity founded in 2006 by Nick Arnold, author of the Horrible Science series, in ... see more | 1757635200 12th September 2025 - 23rd September 2025 |
Remembrance Sunday Parade | On behalf of the committee and members of Ilfracombe Royal British Legion Branch, we invite you to attend the Remembrance ... see more | 1762684200 9th November 2025 |
North Devon Rock Festival | Turn it up – the North Devon Rock Festival is coming! From 14–16 November 2025, get ready for a weekend ... see more | 1763078400 14th November 2025 - 18th November 2025 |
Combe Christmas | Fantastic Street Market with Lantern Parade, stalls, food vendors, live music & entertainments throughout the High Street and of course ... see more | 1764352800 28th November 2025 |
Winter Wonderland | A Free Community Event Santa’s Grotto & Sleigh – Christmas Craft Shopping – Music BBQ – Festive Treats at the ... see more | 1764979200 6th December 2025 - 9th December 2025 |
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