Charity Quiz Night

Monkey Puzzle Restaurant Monkey Puzzle Restaurant, IHP, Marlborough Rd, Ilfracombe

Spark UK Quiz Night – Book Your Spot Now! Think you’ve got what it takes to win the trivia crown? Join Spark UK for their Quiz Night at Monkey Puzzle Cafe, supporting their mission to help young people’s mental health. Date: Thursday, 24th April Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Monkey Puzzle Cafe Entry: Donations on the […]

The Forces March

The Forces March is a recreation of an epic 135-mile WW2 training march from Ilfracombe, North Devon to Bulford, Wiltshire. The 1942 march was undertaken by men who would go on to spearhead the entire D-Day liberation with the assault on Pegasus Bridge Open to runners and walkers, military and civilians, teams and individuals, The […]

Funk n’ Soul Sun-Set with DJ Pete Robinson

Larkstone Cafe Bar Larkstone Cafe Bar, Larkstone Gardens, Ilfracombe

We had Pete play last May and he had everyone dancing the sunset away with his incredible mix of funk and soul classics. His event sold out so quickly last year, so if wanting to join in on the good times this year, it’s best to get tickets as early as you can! This will […]

Appledore Lifeboat Day

Preparations are well underway for May the 4th, when we will hold our Lifeboat Day here in Appledore. In the morning our All Weather Lifeboat, Mollie Hunt will be moored up against Appledore Quay, so why not come aboard and have a look around. Then join us at our station in the afternoon to meet […]

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, seen in spring as the manifestation of growth and renewal, are joined by her partner, Bres, and a new tree giant, Thorne, and drummers makes its way through the town to the seafront. Mustering from […]

Balmoral with Q&A

Embassy Cinema Embassy Cinema, 134 High Street, Ilfracombe

Over 75 years ago the MV Balmoral was built and launched in the historic and iconic Southampton docks. Now, in 2025, the ship will return to familiar ports and piers around the UK coastline where it once visited. However, this time it will arrive not by water but by screen... Join us at the Ilfracombe Embassy for […]

Live Music with 5 Man Down

Larkstone Cafe Bar Larkstone Cafe Bar, Larkstone Gardens, Ilfracombe

5 Man Down are coming back! Evenings with these guys are up there with some of the BEST nights we’ve had here, definitely a Larkstone favourite. Save the dates - Saturday 10th May 2025 & Friday 25th July 2025. It’s going to be a gooden’  Free entry, food & drink available, fun for all the […]

Watermouth Castle Car Show

Watermouth Castle Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe

Save the date ... the annual Watermouth Castle Car Show is happening on Sunday May 11th, 2025.Join us for a delightful display of classic and unique cars against the backdrop of our stunning Victorian Castle. Best part? It's a FREE event! The Battlements car park will be reserved exclusively for the Car Show.If you're keen […]

Devon County Show

Westpoint Arena and Showground Westpoint Arena and Showground, Clyst St Mary

The Devon County Show is an agricultural show held annually at the Westpoint Arena and Showground in Clyst St Mary near Exeter.  It is one of a number of county shows in the United Kingdom. The show is a celebration of rural life in Devon, and features country and livestock competitions, a grand parade, equine events, local […]

Lee Spring Fair

Lee

Come and join us in Pixie Meadow, next to Lee Memorial Hall, 1pm to 4pm for a fun-filled afternoon with stalls, games, coconut shy, welly wanging, raffle, tombola, musicians corner, beer tent, BBQ and lots more!

Waverley Paddle Steamer

Take a cruise along the North Devon coast or visit Lundy Island. 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Waverley’s first ever sailing in preservation. Bristol Channel sailings start from 2 June and continue on various dates until 24 June. To check all sailings go to  https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/plan-your-cruise/timetables/. Tickets can then be booked online at https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/book/ or on […]

The Big Lunch

Fore Street Ilfracombe, Devon

A street party with entertainment in Fore Street which will be closed to traffic for the day. A chance to come together for a few hours of food, friendship and fun. The event is organised by The Friends of Fore Street, a community organisation based in and around Fore Street with the aim to raise […]

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 party atmosphere, yet small enough to not be overwhelming. Simple enjoyment for all – the GoldCoast Oceanfest midsummer weekend is all about good times, great music, keeping fit and looking after the environment. Grown organically, […]

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 across the South West Coast Path and the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (where the race gets its name). The reputation of this event has grown with runners coming from across the UK […]

Ilfracombe Gig Rowing Regatta

Ilfracombe Harbour Area The Quay, Ilfracombe

See one of the highlights of Ilfracombe’s summer events calendar – the Ilfracombe Pilot Gig Club Regatta. Wander down to the harbour where you can watch the racing in action and cheer on all the rowers. We race in boats which are precise replicas of those which were common on our coast 200  years ago.  […]

All Things Morris

2024 saw 14 Morris sides coming to dance – as well as from Cornwall and the wider Devon they come from much further afield not to forget our local sides, Ilfracombe Red Petticoats, Borderline Morris from Barnstaple & Bideford Phoenix. On both Saturday and Sunday there will be Morris dancing around the seafront and other […]

Croyde Ocean Triathlon

Based at the beautiful, award winning Putsborough Sands the race takes in some of the South West’s most stunning scenery. The start and finish line overlook Putsborough Beach, a 3 km sandy beach stretching up to Woolacombe with views of Lundy Island in the distance. This Olympic distance course – 1.5km Open water swim, 40km […]

Live Music with 5 Man Down

Larkstone Cafe Bar Larkstone Cafe Bar, Larkstone Gardens, Ilfracombe

5 Man Down are coming back! Evenings with these guys are up there with some of the BEST nights we’ve had here, definitely a Larkstone favourite. Save the dates - Saturday 10th May 2025 & Friday 25th July 2025. It’s going to be a gooden’  Free entry, food & drink available, fun for all the […]

North Devon Show

The North Devon Show is THE premier agricultural spectacle in the region and has something for everyone. There are classes for Alpacas, Beef & Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Horse Showing Classes & Show Jumping as well as Pony Club Games and Young Handler Competitions. There is also an Open Dog Show & Poultry Display plus a […]

Soapbox Derby

 The town's FIRST EVER Soapbox Derby is coming on Sunday 10th August!  We need brave/foolhardy teams to build fast and funny vehicles that will tear down our track overlooking Ilfracombe Harbour  Think you've got what it takes? Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ytsmhpfh

Ilfracombe Bike Show

This popular event staged along the Seafront for a number of years is run by Satans Slaves MC North Devon. Motorcyclists travel from near and far, some local, some from as far as Coventry. This event is open to all riders and also open to the general public. In 2024 Over 500  motorcycles lined the promenade […]

Appledore Book Festival

The Appledore Book Festival is a charity founded in 2006 by Nick Arnold, author of the Horrible Science series, in a bid to raise money to save Appledore Library. His campaign brought the community together and was an overwhelming success. Today, the Appledore Book Festival continues to thrive and grow – becoming one of the […]

North Devon Rock Festival

North Devon Resort North Devon Resort, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon

Turn it up – the North Devon Rock Festival is coming! From 14–16 November 2025, get ready for a weekend of big sounds, top tributes, and rising stars. This is your chance to experience an unforgettable music-filled getaway, with the best of North Devon just minutes from your door. It’s going to be loud, it’s […]