What’s on in and around Ilfracombe in April

WHAT’S ON IN AND AROUND ILFRACOMBE IN APRIL

ILFRACOMBE

1st Saturday – Ilfracombe Farmers’ Market – The Lantern Centre – 10am to 12.30pm        Held on the first Saturday of each month plus a few extras, the market sells fresh local & organic produce, craft, refreshments & more. New traders welcome. 01271 864621 for information.

2 to 4 April – The Crown Jewels – 7.30pm – The Space

A Studio Theatre production. Contains some adult humour

3 April – Devon Ghost Tours with other dates throughout the month

Check the website for dates, times & locations and to book.

5 to 21 April – Hop into an Easter Explorers Adventure – Watermouth Castle

Meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for hidden eggs and explore fun attractions in a magical family setting.

7 April – Tea Leaf Reading Workshop – 12pm to 2pm – Fikaboden, High Street

Booking essential

7 April – Globe Poetry Group – 7pm – Sawmills Freehouse

All welcome to read, listen and enjoy

12 April – Easter Egg Hunt–12noon to 3pm –  Bicclescombe Park

Bring a picnic and have a fun family day out. Lucky dip and small egg game as well – lots of prizes to be won

19 April – Ilfracombe Model Railway Exhibition – 10am to 4pm – Landmark Pavilion

Why not while away and hour or two watching the trains go by!

19 April – Easter Egg Stravanza -11am to 3pm – Lifeboat Station

Cake stalls & Craft, Refreshments, Face Painting, Tombola & Raffle, Childrens Trail. Special appearance The Scuttlebutt Scanty Crew

21 April – Spring Market & Dog Show – 10am to 4pm – Mullacott Equestrian Centre

Local crafts, food & drink – Family Dog Show – Pony Rides – Tombola

24 April – Art Club – 6pm to 7.30pm – Landmark Theatre

Join our local artist Jennie Cousins at our art club for 12 to 16 year olds. Explore a variety of visual art techniques in a relaxed environment.  Course runs for 10 weeks.

30 April – The Forces March – 10am – Ilfracombe Seafront

Setting off from Ilfracombe the Forces March is a recreation of an epic 135-mile WW2 training march from Ilfracombe, North Devon to Bulford, Wiltshire in 1942.

Embassy Cinema

1 April – RBO: The Royal Opera: Turandot – 7.15pm

Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever- popular “Nessun dorma,” this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production.

2 April – Billy Elliot the Musical – 7.30pm

Based on the Academy Award-nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike.

6  & 8 April – SIX The Musical live! – 4.30pm on 6th & 6.30pm on 8th

The original Queens are back and hitting the big screen. Winner of over thirty-five awards, experience the best of British Musical HER-story in a live capture of the must-see musical sensation, SIX The Musical.

12 & 13 April  – André Rieu’s: The Dream Continues – 7.30 on 12th & 2pm on 13th

André Rieu celebrates his 75th Birthday! The King of the Waltz invites you to a boat party with him and his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra as they sail through his hometown of Maastricht.

Details of all films showing weekly can be found at https://ilfracombe.merlincinemas.co.uk/

Landmark Theatre & Pavilion

4 & 5 April – Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR – 7.30pm

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto the stage in this musical adventure. Presented by Landmark Theatres Rising Stars

6 April – SIX The Musical Live – 3.30pm & 6.30pm

SIX the Musical Live! features the six original West End queens – Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Millie O’Connell, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh, Aimie Atkinson and Maiya Quansah-Breed – each reprising their roles for a one-off, showstopping cinematic experience.

17 April – Foreigners Journey – 7.30pm

A Foreigners Journey proudly won both the “UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Foreigner” and the “UK’s Number 1 Tribute to Journey” awards at the National Tribute Music Awards. A Foreigners Journey take things far beyond a mere ‘tribute act’ and turn their show into a living, breathing and powerful experience.

20 April – To Dire Straits | Brothers In ’85 Tour – 7.30pm

“DSUK…in tribute to Dire Straits” began touring in 2016  Their 2025 “Brothers in 85” tour, once again, pays tribute to the worldwide Brothers in Arms tour, with the band bringing fans the ultimate 1985 Dire Straits experience and all of those legacy songs that you want to hear.

23 & 24 April – SAND – 7.30pm

Dylan is living with dementia. Heather must watch the love of her life drift away and battle with the erosion of his memories…but Heather is not going to let Dylan go easily!

25 & 26 April – Dracula – 7.30pm

The time is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. Poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging.

AROUND & ABOUT THE WIDER NORTH DEVON

1 to 21 April – Easter Adventures at Arlington Court – 10am to 4pm

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Arlington Court on an Easter trail. Pick up your trail from the visitor reception and journey around the grounds to discover this egg-citing trail.

5 to 21 April –Crack the Egg-nigma Code – RHS Garden Rosemoor

 The fun Easter egg hunt at RHS Rosemoor has an egg-citing new twist this year! As well as the classic quest, children can turn ‘detective’ when they seek out the colourful eggs hidden in the beautiful spring gardens.

5 to 21 April – The Woolacombe Dunes Easter Trail

Pick up your trail sheet from Woolacombe Tourist Information Centre on The Esplanade (EX34 7DL), then head over to the Dunes and start exploring! The Trail is run in conjunction with the North Devon National Trust.

5 to 21 April – Easter Fun on the Farm – 10am to 5pm – The Big Sheep

Our multi-award-winning Theme Park is guaranteed to be the highlight of your Easter holiday! Join us for the BIG Easter Trail and WIN an Easter Egg! (only £2 per person) Visit the newborn lambs and cuddle our Easter chicks and fluffy bunny rabbits in Pets’ Corner. Feed the sheep and goats and say hello to the Alpacas and baby piglets

8 to 21 April – Easter Grotto – 10am-5pm – Milky Way Adventure Park

Ever wondered where the Easter Bunny’s magic is made? Get ready for a memorable and unique Easter experience! This Easter you’re invited to journey down the rabbit hole to Easter Bunny HQ to meet the friendly Egg-sperts who help the Easter Bunny deliver his Easter magic.

18 to 21 April –  Find the Easter Chicks – Clovelly Village

Every child visiting will receive a special village map inviting them on an exciting Eater adventure.  Spot at least 10 chicks and return the map to the Visitor Centre to claim a delightful prize.