~Things To See and Do, Activities, Where to Eat, Where to Stay in Ilfracombe~
Whether you’re looking for things to do in Ilfracombe such as events and attractions or are planning where to stay in Ilfracombe, you’ll find everything you need for your Ilfracombe holiday on What's On In Ilfracombe.com.
Attractions and Places to Visit in Ilfracombe
The lively harbour town of Ilfracombe, packed with things to see and do and areas of natural and manmade beauty to marvel at. Ilfracombe's charming natural harbour and elegant Victorian architecture make the town as popular today as it has been since the 1830's.
Places to Stay in Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe is a beautiful town, a traditional seaside destination and was a popular holiday haunt, throughout the Victorian era largely due to its infamous Tunnel Beaches. and can offer you so much.
Sports and Activities
A wide range of activities can be enjoyed in Ilfracombe, including kayaking, coasteering and for kids, rock-pooling. The tidal pool is also popular with families and is visible for three hours before and after low tide.
~Food and Drinks in Ilfracombe~
Ilfracombe have a huge range of options for food and drink. Historic classic pubs, beautiful stylish restaurants, family friendly pubs, Chinese restaurants and takeaways, Indian & Italian restaurants, Cafes, Delis. The list goes on!
Food and Drinks
From fine dining and afternoon tea to pop-up markets and humble street food, Ilfracombe is packed with options to suit any mood offering any and every cuisine you can think of.

Situated only one mile from Ilfracombe Harbour, fresh fish features heavily on our menu. Our main menu offers a very wide and varied choice of meal.
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The restaurant is run by the chef and director Andre De Sousa: An international award winning Mediterranean chef.

The Dolphin Restaurant on the Quay in Ilfracombe offers amazing views of the harbour, with a wide ranging menu including our very popular fish and chips.
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Modern furnishings with a continental feel, original artwork and decor combined with an attention to detail, Seventy One has built a reputation for consistently good food.
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~Shopping, Health & Wellbeing in Ilfracombe~
Make sure to discover Ilfracombe diverse neighbourhoods, from tranquil suburbs to central areas full of shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Shopping & Fashion in Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe has independent shops dotted throughout the city, though there are some streets with more shops than others. There are also a number of specialist shops, including jewellers, art galleries, toy stores, antiques dealers and seaside gift shops, as well as countless boutiques.
Health & Wellbeing in Ilfracombe
Unwind in luxurious treatment rooms in a choice of beautiful and professional salons around Ilfracombe. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Waxing, Consultations, Massages and more are offered in Ilfracombe best beauty salons.
~What’s on in Ilfracombe the versatile website!~
We have people visiting our website from all over the country and helping them have a good time in Ilfracombe. Using our What's On In Ilfracombe website you can explore the best places to visit, things to do, hotels, restaurants and much more! We even have an online business directory where you can search for the services of various trades people and many other sectors.
Local Services
Visitors, students and residents of Ilfracombe can find information about local services and amenities or visit Events to find out more about local events or Local Traders about local tradespeople.
Properties for Sale & Rent
Estate agencies in Ilfracombe are offering a great variety of properties on the area's favourite locations. In Ilfracombe you can find an excellent selection of properties for sale and rent.
Things to do
Enjoy a family day out in Ilfracombe, with different things to do whatever the weather. Explore green spaces, laser tag and play centres.
~Things To See and Do, Places to Visit in Ilfracombe~
~Latest Ilfracombe Lifestyle & Culture News~
Ilfracombe News April 4, 2025
The Big Lunch
Join in and let’s feed community spirit on 7-8 June! The Big Lunch is a one day get-together for neighbours – an idea from the Eden Project, made possible by…
Ilfracombe News December 18, 2024
Anti-tool theft partnership will help protect Ilfracombe tradespeople against theft
Specialist tool protection and insurance company ARMD and the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), which includes RGB Building Supplies, have entered a partnership to help protect local tradespeople from the…
Ilfracombe News June 7, 2024
North Devon will be able to enjoy free Sunday bus travel, but not for all
(Article from North Devon Gazette) Residents and visitors in North Devon will be able to enjoy free Sunday bus travel on certain routes this June, thanks to a partnership between…
Ilfracombe News January 21, 2024
Top author visits Ilfracombe for RNLI celebration
Number one bestselling author, Ann Cleeves, will return to Ilfracombe’s Landmark Theatre next month for a special 200-year RNLI anniversary event, and to mark the paperback publication of The Raging…
Ilfracombe News January 20, 2024
Ilfracombe volunteer receives BEM honour
A local volunteer in Ilfracombe has received a BEM for her work in the community. Ann Doody works tirelessly for the community and has been and is involved with so many aspects of the town.She will probably be best known for being seen on her hands and knees around the town weeding pavements and planting up flower tubs on the streets of Ilfracombe.She helped with the Ilfracombe In Bloom volunteers for years doing this work alongside other projects and good works. Ann was involved with the Hotelier Association many years ago when she ran a hotel in the town.She is always willing to help when something needs doing and this is evident in her work for Ilfracombe Rotary Club which she has been a member of since 2005. In 2011 she became the first female President of that club and is the current President having been recycled to do it all again. She continues to organise the running of St Nicholas Chapel for Ilfracombe Rotary as well as being involved with all other aspects of the club and its own community work.Other involvement has included Chair of the Tourism Association, organising the annual Ilfracombe catering exhibition, helping individuals when needed and getting involved in countless other volunteering activities around the town.Ann never asks for praise and is always keeping herself out of the limelight but has now been recognised in a well deserved Honour Award.Local News – The Ilfracombe Magazine…
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