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Rockpool Rambles are back from Thursday 24 July Join the Beach Rangers to seek out crabs, starfish and sea snails and learn about their lives. Feeling adventurous? Try a night-time ramble with UV torches and uncover the secrets of the seashore after dark.£5 per person daytime / £8 per person night-time. To find out more, check times […]
Mini Madness - Hundreds of mini cars, some decorated, take to local roads for charity, hooting horns and waving flags as they go. The Legendary Grand Tour is unlike any other motoring event in the country because it is not confined to a field but let loose on the roads of North Devon. What makes […]
Rockpool Rambles are back from Thursday 24 July Join the Beach Rangers to seek out crabs, starfish and sea snails and learn about their lives. Feeling adventurous? Try a night-time ramble with UV torches and uncover the secrets of the seashore after dark.£5 per person daytime / £8 per person night-time. To find out more, check times […]
Huge amount of live music in and around Ilfracombe this weekend. We are so lucky to have so much talent and the venues to showcase it. It is the Maritime Festival too (times below) - fingers crossed the weather will be kind. 😍🎶🎙️🎸🎹🤘 Friday 29 August Fiona White, The Thatched Inn, 4.00 Bodstone Boys, Lime […]
Join The Carlton Hotel for a relaxed three-night gourmet break by the sea, featuring expertly paired wine and food experiences. This hosted weekend includes: Two tutored wine tastings with top UK importers A four-course wine-paired dinner Local vineyard visit with tour and tasting Daily breakfasts and evening meals Time to explore Ilfracombe and the North […]
The ever popular Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival is back on the 30th & 31st August 2025 for its 16th year. This free community festival continues to grow year after year, attracting local, national, and international visitors to enjoy the best local live music, food & drink and a host of family entertainment. Following the huge success […]
Our next meet is on 24th/25th August, and is our tribute to a local racing legend, CAPTAIN KEVIN. Kevin was well known and respected by the racing community and we where all shocked by his sad sudden passing last year, he raced in RWD for many years and we are focusing this meet on RWD […]
In conjunction with our Animals In Ilfracombe Exhibition we are running a series of family art workshops with Creative Minds North Devon: Inspired by a photograph of the first hot air balloon ascent in Ilfracombe that featured a scruffy dog, delightfully called ‘Frank Carthew’ we will be decorating our own (pre-made) paper mâché ballons and […]
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+).
Join us for a free Family Fun Day at our new outdoor experience site. Learn new skills from campfire cooking to whittling and crafts such as hammer dying and pyrography. Join storytelling sessions and relax in the field. Free drinks and snacks provided, children must be accompanied by an adult. This event does not include […]
Alongside our Animals in Ilfracombe exhibition, we will be running a series of family art workshops with Creative Minds North Devon: Being a seaside town, we had to include our underwater friends! In this session we will be creating our own sea life collages with inspiration from the fantastic shells and sea creatures in the […]
Join local ecologists and bat experts for this walk to Braunton Beacon to discover the nocturnal activities of some very rare creatures. Booking essential via our website. Suggested £4 donation* on the day. Braunton is the gateway to the North Devon Coast AONB and Biosphere Reserve, noted for its special landscapes, including Braunton Burrows, Braunton […]
Join us on Sunny Fridays throughout the summer at the Thatched Inn beer garden for great tunes spun by awesome local DJs, a delicious menu, drinks, and fun vibes!
Join us every Saturday afternoon this summer for good vibes, great drinks, and live music in our beer garden. The brilliant Jacob Terry will be performing weekly, bringing the perfect soundtrack to your weekend. The Rum Shack will be open, serving up refreshing cocktails all afternoon. Don’t miss out sunshine, music, and cocktails await!
In aid of The National Lobster Hatchery. Join us for a day of delicious seafood, family-friendly fun and live music from talented local bands. Enjoy engaging craft workshops, entertainment and plenty of kids activities. There’s something for everyone, making it a perfect day out for all ages.
One day a year the farm opens its gates! Free entry, free parking, free kids activities, free crafts, stalls, things to eat and lots more. NO DOGS please.
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