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Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is just a mile from The Fernery is the ideal base for a UK holiday in North Devon.  It is home to Damien Hirst’s Verity, the award winning Ilfracombe Aquarium and the unique Tunnels Beaches, holders of a blue flag and seaside award. There is a vibrant and developing art scene in Ilfracombe with many art galleries such as Echo Beach, Ilfracombe Arts and Crafts, Forty Three and The Driftwood Gallery. Ilfracombe also has its very own musuem.

Ilfracombe's Victorian shops and houses nestle against the rugged coastline where there are many secluded coves and rock pools to discover and explore.  North Devon Theatres' Landmark Theatre has a regular schedule of festivals and events and always has a good programme of drama, comedy, musicals, cultural and family events. There are many restaurants in the Quay area like Antidote, Giovanni and Luca and Espresso Seafood Bar and Grill and quaint real ale pubs like The Thatched Inn and The George & Dragon - Ilfracombe's oldest pub (1360). The brand new Admiral Collingwood Weatherspoon's, also offers very good value food and drinks, with an impressive upper floor balcony overlooking Capstone and the sea. However Ilfracombe's Fore Street which leads from the harbour to the High Street offers the best places to eat - including Ilfracombe's very own Michelin star rated restaurant - Thomas Carr 1873 as well as long established retaurants like Relish and Terrace Tapas as well as the more recent Take Thyme.

Ilfracombe is famous for its quaint working harbour where you can book on regularly scheduled trips to Lundy Island to see puffins, seals and basking sharks. Deep sea fishing is also available from Ilfracombe with half day coastal "Sea Safari" sightseeing trips which include views of the famous cliffs around the Valley of the Rocks. 

Ilfracombe high street has an interesting mix of independent retailers including one of the South West's best angling shops - High Street Tackle. The children will enjoy the mini golf, many play areas and the simple delights of crabbing, exploring the rock pools or climbing the Torrs.

The sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Putsborough and Croyde are within easy driving distance and are perfect for professional and amateur surfers alike.
Ilfracombe harbour - staycation holidays
Panoramic view of Ilfracombe Harbour with Damian Hirst's Verity
Ilfracombe harbour - staycation holidays
Ilfracombe harbour at night
Ilfracombe harbour - staycation holidays
Ilfracombe harbour at dusk
Ilfracombe harbour - staycation holidays
Ilfracombe sunset
Ilfracombe harbour - staycation holidays
Ilfracombe harbour in the early morning

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