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Remembrance Sunday Parade
2025-11-09 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Brookdale Church, Brookdale Ave, Ilfracombe, EX34 8DB, United Kingdom
On behalf of the committee and members of Ilfracombe Royal British Legion Branch, we invite you to attend the Remembrance Sunday Parade on Sunday 9 November 2025
ORDER OF PARADE
10:15am Meet at Brookdale Church and Coach Park
10:30am Form up for the Parade (Fall In)
10:40am March off to the War Memorial via Wilder Road
10:55am Arrive at the War Memorial
10:57am Exhortation
10:59am Last Post
11:02am Reveille
11:05am Laying of Wreaths
11:10am Prayer
11:15am “When you go home…” Proceed into Church
CHURCH SERVICE
12:10pm Line Up at Church Street
12:15pm Down Church Street (take Salute at Roundabout), left at Wilder Road and into
Wilder Road Car Park
TIMES MAY CHANGE SLIGHTLY
We look forward to seeing everyone on the day
PARADE ROUTE
On the way there; Brookdale Church and Coach Park (muster point) – Brookdale Ave (towards Lidl) – along Wilder Road and onto Church St (A361) to the War Memorial.
On the way back; Church St (not Church Hill) – left at Wilder Road – fall out from Wilder Road Car Park.

The Royal Ballet: La Fille Mal Gardee
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | The Landmark Theatre, The Landmark Theatre, Promenade, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BZ, United Kingdom
Lise, the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas, but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her. Simone hopes to marry her off to Alain, the son of the wealthy proprietor Thomas. Desperate to marry Colas rather than Alain, Lise contrives to outwit her mother’s plans.

Wellbeing Wednesday
2025-11-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 13:00 | The Lantern, Lantern Youth & Community Centre, High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QB
A weekly Wellbeing Group – based around the 5 steps to wellbeing: Connect, Be active, Give, Learn and Take notice – weekly arts and crafts, wellbeing walks and free drinks and a light lunch. A very friendly group open to all (designed for age 18+).

Memory Cafe
2025-11-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Ilfracombe Museum, Ilfracombe Museum, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AF, United Kingdom
A friendly cafe for people with memory problems and their family/friends.
Free tea, coffee and cake with optional activities.

Talk - Discover Hidden Devon with Kelvin Farndell
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Ilfracombe Museum, Ilfracombe Museum, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AF, United Kingdom
Join us for a talk from local historian and museum trustee Kelvin Farndell as he uncovers hidden Devon.
Tickets are £5 each or £4 for museum supporters.refreshments included.
Tickets available from the front desk Tues – Friday 10am-4:30pm.For further information contact us at: info.ilfracombemuseum@gmail.com

Weekly gig listing
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-21 | Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, Devon, United Kingdom
Plenty of live music going on this weekend. Lets get out there and support our local artist and venues. 🤘🎹🎸🎙️🎶😍
Weekly events
Fridays – Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00
Sundays – Open Mic, Sandpiper, 3.00
Tuesdays – Open Mic, Snug & Hyde, 9.00
Thursdays – Open Mic, Prince of Wales, 8.00
Thursdays – Karaoke with Danny, Snug & Hyde, 8.00
Friday 14 November
Cal White, Monkey Puzzle, 6.30
Sasha Brennand, Prince of Wales, 8.00
Sophie Smiles, George & Dragon, 9.00
Pete Bradshaw – Saxophone, 1893, 9.00
Saturday 15 November
Falling Apart + The Black Sands, Pier, 7.30 (Simon Randall Celebration Gig)
Trafic MC, Snug & Hyde, 8.00 (ticketed)
Smart and Dangerous, Prince of Wales, 8.00
Bicycle Repair Man, 1893, 8.30
Peter Bruntnell, George & Dragon, 9.00
Jack The Lads, Sandpiper, 9.00
Pinstripe (pop punk & emo covers), Ship & Pilot, 9.00
Blue Shed Band, Wellington Arms, 9.30
Sunday 16 November
Cal White, The Castle Inn (Combe Martin), 4.00
Taylor Latham, Ship and Pilot, 5.00
Full listing maintained on Facebook at Live Music in Ilfracombe (featured post)

Embassy Cinema
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-21 | Embassy Cinema, 134 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EZ
The Running Man 133mins
Fri Mon Tue Wed 17:00 19:45 Sat 13:45 17:00 19:45 Sun 17:00 19:45 Thu 14:00 17:00 19:45
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t 110mins
Fri Sat Tue 16:45 19:20 Sun 16:35 19:20 Mon 17:15
Wed 16:45 Thu 14:30 20:00
Predator: Badlands 105mins
Fri Mon Tue Wed 20:00 Sat 14:50 20:00 Sun 14:50 20:00
Thu 17:15
The Choral 110mins
Fri Sat Tue Wed 17:15 Sun 13:45 17:15 Mon 16:45 19:20 Thu 14:45
Christmas Karma 114mins
Sat Sun 14:15 Wed 19:20
Wicked & Wicked For Good: Double Bill 318mins
Thu 17:30
A PAW Patrol Christmas 65mins
Sat Sun 12:30
The Bad Guys 103mins
Sat Sun 12:45

The Jersey Beats – Oh What a Nite!
2025-11-14 19:30 - 22:30 | The Landmark Theatre, The Landmark Theatre, Promenade, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BZ, United Kingdom
It’s the show night out not to be missed – wowing crowds in Blackpool since 2014, and now touring the country – Oh What A Nite! is a different style of tribute show to any other that you will have seen or heard of before.

Matt Andrew leads our vocal quartet as our tribute to Frankie Valli – telling the story of the band and how they formed the group which took them to the dizzy heights of television appearances, fame and fortune… all performed alongside an amazing trio of vocal talent – Johnny, Michael and Toby, who take on the roles of Nick Massey, Bob Guadio and Tommy Devito.
Comedy host Leye D Johns can’t be kept away from the stage for too long either, bringing a light-hearted flavour to proceedings and ensuring the crowd leave with a big smile on their faces.
The show also has a way of bringing current hits to life too, with that same Doo Wop style – again making Oh What A Nite! different to any tribute show you’ll ever see!
Let the boys take you back to the era when hit song after hit song had The Four Seasons famous around the world!
Trailer:

Feathers and Form - A drawing masterclass with Jim Starr
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:30 | BANK – a creative space, 151 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EZ
A Fresh Take on Drawing Birds
Join artist Jim Starr for a unique drawing workshop.
Explore the art of drawing birds using taxidermy birds as models.
You’ll study form, texture, and character, developing your skills with expert guidance in a creative and supportive setting.

Christmas Fair
2025-11-15 10:30 - 14:00 | The Lantern, Lantern Youth & Community Centre, High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QB

Clovelly Herring Festival
2025-11-16 - 2025-11-17 | Clovelly, Clovelly, Devon
November is the time of year when our historic village celebrates the coming of the great “Silver Darlings”, better known as Herring. We celebrate and promote this tasty, nutritious fish whilst supporting sustainable fishing. Flaxland will provide their exhibitions and demonstrations.

Lantern Workshop
2025-11-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | The Landmark Theatre, The Landmark Theatre, Promenade, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BZ, United Kingdom
Join the festive fun on Thursday 28th November 2025 as Ilfracombe lights up for Christmas! The Lantern Parade begins at 6pm from the Candar, winding its way to the War Memorial. Everyone is welcome – you can either bring your own lantern or join a free family-friendly workshop to make one at The Landmark Theatre on Sundays 16th & 23rd November (10am–4pm). Materials are provided.
For more info or to book a workshop, contact:
📧 Caz Turner or Mel Turnbull
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Workshops and large lanterns supported by public funding.
Please get in touch if you’d like to book in to these FREE workshops… Or if you’d like to take part as a group (Brownies, Home-ed etc) and build lanterns to bring.

Christmas coffee morning
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, Devon, United Kingdom
Join us for tea, coffee and cake, raffle, tombola and handmade gifts for sale. FREE ENTRY to the museum.

Dr Todd Gray - Devon's Home Front Diaries
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Ilfracombe Museum, Ilfracombe Museum, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AF, United Kingdom
Dr Todd Gray unveils in this lecture the texts of more than 100 writers who contributed to Mass Observation, that 1930s project in which Britain chronicled itself. This Archive is one of the last great untapped sources of Devon history and in it the experiences of men and women throughout North Devon from 1937 to 1945 will be explored. This will include the impact of food rationing, the arrival of evacuees, the effect of the war on dreams and the prevalence of rumours.
Please book tickets in advance from the museum front desk, £5 or £4 for museum supporters, refreshments included.

Weekly gig listing
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-28 | Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, Devon, United Kingdom
Plenty going on in our local music venues this weekend. Lets get out there and swing our pants. 🎵🎙️🤘🎸🎹🥁😍
Friday 21 November
Sasha Brennand, Monkey Puzzle, 6.30
Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00
Hatchet Jack, Prince of Wales, 8.30
Dan Sheehan, George & Dragon, 9.00
Bad Trafic, 1893, 9.30
Saturday 22 November
Scuttlebutt Shanty Singers, Lifeboat Station, 3.00
Coral Ann, Prince of Wales, 8.00
Greater Good Band, Ship and Pilot, 9.00
Beckon The Wyrd, Sandpiper, 9.00
Jacob Terry, George & Dragon, 9.00
Harry Wallace, Wellington Arms, 9.30
Sunday 23 November
Open Mic, Sandpiper, 3.00
Weekly events
Fridays – Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00
Sundays – Open Mic, Sandpiper, 3.00
Tuesdays – Open Mic, Snug & Hyde, 9.00
Thursdays – Open Mic, Prince of Wales, 8.00
Thursdays – Karaoke with Danny, Snug & Hyde, 8.00
Full listing maintained on Facebook at Live Music in Ilfracombe (featured post)

A Nutcracker Christmas at Arlington Court
2025-11-22 10:00 - 2026-01-04 16:00 | Arlington Court, Arlington Court National Trust, Barnstaple, EX31 4LP
This Christmas, experience the magic of The Nutcracker at Arlington Court as the house transforms into the enchanting lands of the classic story. Wander through rooms of shimmering snow, blooming flowers, twinkling lights and sweet delights.
In the grounds, the festive fun continues with a mince pie mystery trail around the Old Lake walk, the playful Twelve Days of Christmas critters in the garden, and a charming gourd nativity.
With evening openings, festive treats in the tea-room, Christmas shopping, and the chance to bring a friend for free, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Christmas opening times
22 November – 18 December
Sat – Tuesday, 10am – 4pm (last entry to the house 3pm)
19 Dec – 4 Jan*
Open daily, 10am – 3pm (last entry to the house 1:30pm)
*Excluding 24 – 26 Dec
To see full events and opening times at Arlington Court this Christmas, please visit: https://bit.ly/ChristmasAtArlington2025

Lifeboat Christmas Fayre with Snow White
2025-11-22 11:30 - 15:30 | RNLI Ilfracombe, RNLI Ilfracombe Lifeboat Station, Lifeboat House, Broad St, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9EE, United Kingdom
This year, Santa is going to be joined by Snow White for an event of festive fun in the lifeboat station!
We have lots of stalls of gifts and crafts, games, cakes and refreshments plus our Christmas raffle!

Here’s what will be happening:

11.30 Opening with Holy Trinity Church Choir
11.45 Father Christmas arrives with Snow White
12.00 Carols with the choir
2.30 Story time & competition with Father Christmas & Snow White
3.00 The Scuttlebutt Shanty Singers
3.30 Raffle drawn & close

Entry is free and everyone is welcome!

Christmas Wreath Workshop
2025-11-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Santiago’s, St James Place, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BH

Hele Mill - Its Place In The History And Landscape Of North Devon
2025-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Ilfracombe Museum, Ilfracombe Museum, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AF, United Kingdom
A talk by current owner David Jones exploring the vast history of this fascinating local building.
Refreshments included.
Tickets available form the museum, £5 or £4 for supporters, the museum is currently open Tues – Fri 10am-4pm.
info.ilfracombemuseum@gmail.com

Weekly gig listing
2025-11-28 - 2025-12-05 | Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, Devon, United Kingdom
Lots going on in our local music venues this weekend! Plus it’s the Christmas Lights switch-on with music and entertainment on the High St between 6pm and 8pm Friday evening, and there will be carols at Pip & Jim’s garden on Monday at 6pm as part of the harbour shopping event.
Friday 28 November
Amber Louise, Monkey Puzzle, 6.30
Prince of Wales, 8.00
Coral Anne, Liberal Club, 8.00
The Kahunas, Wellington Arms, 9.30
Harry Wallace, George & Dragon, 9.30
Saturday 29 November
Sasha Brennand (Christmas Songs), Aarons Charity Christmas Light Switch On, 4.30 (16, Furze Hill Road)
Prince of Wales, 8.00
Neon Knights (the music of Black Sabbath), Sandpiper, 9.00
Basil’s Balls Up Band, George & Dragon, 9.00
Ollie Armitage, Wellington Arms, 9.30
Weekly events
Fridays – Open Mic, Grampus (Lee), 8.00
Sundays – Open Mic, Sandpiper, 3.00
Tuesdays – Open Mic, Snug & Hyde, 9.00
Thursdays – Open Mic, Prince of Wales, 8.00
Thursdays – Karaoke with Danny, Snug & Hyde, 8.00
Full listing maintained on Facebook at Live Music in Ilfracombe (featured post)

Embassy Cinema
2025-11-28 - 2025-12-05 | Embassy Cinema, 134 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EZ
Friday 28th November to Thursday 4th December 2025
Zootropolis 108mins
Fri Mon Tue Wed 16:15 19:00 Sat 11:15 11:40 13:50 17:20 19:20 Sun 11:15 11:40 13:50 17:20
19:00 Thu 13:50 16:15 19:00
Wicked For Good 138mins
Fri Mon Wed 16:30 19:40 Sat 12:50 14:15 16:30 19:40 Sun 12:50 14:15 16:30 19:40
Thu 13:30 16:30 19:40
Nuremberg 148mins
Fri Mon Wed 19:20 Sat 16:00 Tue 16:45
Thu 13:00
The Choral 110mins
Mon Wed Thu 16:45
The Running Man 133mins
Sat 20:00
Christmas Karma 114mins
Fri 16:45 Sun 16:00 Thu 19:20
A PAW Patrol Christmas 65mins
Sat Sun 11:00
BFI Escapes: Eternity 114mins
Tue 20:00
Westlife-Royal Albert Hall 114mins
Sun 20:00

Lighting of the Lights
2025-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, Devon, United Kingdom
Ilfracombe, get ready – here’s everything you need to know:

🕕 Event Time: 6pm–9pm
🚧 Road Closures: 5pm–9:30pm (see images for more info). Please also make sure your cars are removed from these areas.🚗🚫

🏠The Lantern – HQ for lost children.

🕯️ Lantern Parade:
• Leaves The Candar at 6pm

🎶 War Memorial Performances:
• Chloe Aston
• Holy Trinity Church Choir
• Plus appearances from the Mayor, Vicar, and Town Crier. We also announce the winner of the William Pearce and Son Christmas Window Competition.🏆

🎤 High Street Highlights:
• Live performances
• Stalls offering food, drink, crafts & charity goodies
• Shops open late for festive browsing

Come along, join the glow, and help us kick off Christmas in Combe in style! 🌟

If you are interested in having a stall for the evening, please email events4ilfracombe@gmail.com with all your details

Christmas Wreath Workshop
2025-11-28 18:30 - 20:30 | 11 The Quay, The Quay, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ

Landmark Theatre Christmas Market
2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | The Landmark Theatre, The Landmark Theatre, Promenade, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BZ, United Kingdom
Join us for the Landmark Theatre’s Christmas Market!

Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November
10AM – 4PM

Get into the festive spirit and explore a wonderful selection of local stalls, perfect for Christmas shopping and seasonal treats!

Interested in booking a stall?
Contact Caz Turner at caz.turner@landmarktheatres.co.uk

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

Aaron's Charity Light Switch On
2025-11-29 17:00 - 20:00 | 16 Furze Hill Road, Ilfracombe EX34 8HN

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella
2025-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Landmark Theatre, The Landmark Theatre, Promenade, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9BZ, United Kingdom
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out…With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.
