Ilfracombe

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Ilfracombe - Ilfracombe in Devon Ilfracombe is a small town on the North Devon coast in the west of England. It has a beautiful harbour and some wonderful examples of Victorian architecture. Ilfracombe has become a culinary centre for the area with several excellent seafood restaurants, a buzzing cafe culture and Damien Hirsts' 10 The Quay restaurant. Ilfracombe has a vibrant, up and coming feel to it and is perfectly placed for a great family holiday.

Ilfracombe Tourism Board

  • Visit Devon

Travel to Ilfracombe

By road

  • Ilfracombe sits on the A361 road which is connected to the M5 Motorway near Tiverton. Ilfracombe is typically 2 hours drive from Bristol.

By coach

  • The town is served by National Express coaches, including direct services to Bristol and London (via Heathrow Airport).
  • Several holiday companies offer coach holidays in Ilfracombe.

By Rail

  • The nearest train station is situated in Barnstaple, at the end of the branch line from Exeter. Local bus services connect Ilfracombe to Barnstaple station GPS 51.074,-4.063}}.

Get Around

GPS 51.208|-4.12

Travel on a Bus in Ilfracombe

  • Local buses connect Ilfracombe to the surrounding seaside resorts, including neighbouring Woolacombe, a large sandy beach popular with surfers.
  • Frequent buses also connect Ilfracombe to nearby towns and villages, including Combe Martin, Braunton and Barnstaple: the largest town in the area.

What to See

  • Ilfracombe Aquarium - The Quay, EX34 9EQ 51.210837, -4.113072 ☎ +44 1271 864533
  • Ilfracombe Museum - Wilder Road, EX34 8AF 51.210082, -4.123585 ☎ +44 1271 863541 Opening from Monday to Saturday: 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday: Closed
  • Chambercombe Manor - 51.2017, -4.10167 ☎ +44 1271 862624 Opening Hours: Monday - F: 11AM Monday - 4PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: noon-4PM Chambercombe Manor - Chambercombe Manor, Ilfracombe - - 468505 A white-painted Norman manor house, apparently haunted.
  • Verity 51.209303, -4.111585 - Verity (statue) The new giant art installation by Damien Hirst, situated on the end of the pier.
  • St. Nicholas's Chapel - Lantern Hill, EX34 9EQ 51.211135, 4.113009 Chapel with lighthouse lantern.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Ilfracombe

  • Take a day-trip to Swansea or Penarth (near Cardiff) on a paddle steamer – summer only.
  • Lundy Island 51.166667, -4.666667 - Lundy The Jetty, Lundy - Take a trip to Lundy. See puffins and seals.
  • Take a walk up Hillsborough or Capstone for superb views.
  • Walk the coast path to Lee and Woolacombe and beyond
  • Landmark Theatre 51.2104, -4.12287 - Landmark Theatre, Devon - Ilfracombe.theatre.arp
  • The Embassy Cinema - 134 High St, EX34 9EZ 51.208544, -4.122008 ☎ +44 1271 862323

Shopping

  • Enjoy the High Street with its' wide range of independent shops

Halal Food & Restaurants

  • Espresso For great seafood and Meat.
  • Gazpacho For authentic Spanish food and fabulous tapas.
  • 10 The Quay For good food surrounded by Damien Hirst artwork and sometimes a chance to spot him.
  • The Deli For Coffee, brunch and lunch.
  • Maddys Fish and chips.
  • Harbour deli Olives, paninis and Coffee.
  • Joe Deluccis Great ice cream.

For pub grub go down Fore Street. At the end before reaching the harbour the George & Dragon as well as the Prince of Wales serve food.

  • The Admiral Collingwood | Wilder Road, EX34 9AP 51.210066, -4.119179 ☎ +44 1271 862373 Opening Hours: Sunday - Th: 8AM Monday - midnight, F-Saturday: 8AM Monday - 1AM Wetherspoon's pub.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

  • Royal Britannia Hotel - Broad St, The Harbour, EX34 9EE 51.21051, -4.115769 ☎ +44 1271 862939

A couple of B&Bs are located on St. Brannock's Road near the intersection with Bicclescombe Park Road. If you do not want to walk from here to the town centre, a bus stop is right at this intersection.

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Travel Next

  • Passenger ferries to Lundy Island
  • Exmoor National Park lies 4 miles to the east by road from Ilfracombe
  • Dartmoor National Park is about 1 hour's drive to the south.


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