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Ilfracombe on Devon’s rugged north coast is one of the UK’s most unique and interesting seaside destinations. Adored by the Victorians, Ilfracombe is enjoying a resurgent boom in popularity. Visit Ilfracombe’s extraordinary “Tunnels” beaches. Explore the stunning coastal and moorland scenery around Ilfracombe. Discover the heritage and history of Ilfracombe. Enjoy the activities and attractions that Ilfracombe has to offer in abundance. Ilfracombe is perfect for family fun. Ilfracombe is ideal for romantic getaways. Ilfracombe offers rural tranquility and a great base for exploring North Devon.
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Ilfracombe holidays
Ilfracombe is the perfect location for a holiday. Ilfracombe has something for all the family, from Ilfracombe museums and aquarium through to Quad biking, paintballing and clay shooting! Ilfracombe supplies a whole range of opportunities for the active holiday maker. From Ilfracombe, walkers can explore the South West Coast Path or venture on to Exmoor. Cyclists can set out on the Tarka Trail from Ilfracombe. Ilfracombe is also within easy reach of five Golf courses and several horse riding centres. There are also all kinds of watersports available in and around Ilfracombe. For those looking for a more laid back get-away in Ilfracombe, there is a wide range of friendly Ilfracombe café’s, bars and restaurants, Ilfracombe markets and independent Ilfracombe shops to be discovered – or you simply relax on one of Ilfracombe’s fabulous beaches or fish from shore or boat.
Ilfracombe beaches
Ilfracombe is situated on a dramatic stretch of the North Devon coast, from the pretty beaches of Hele to the East to jagged coast at Lee to the West. Ilfracombe lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Marine Conservation Area. Ilfracombe’s beaches have received the Blue Flag Award. Ilfracombe also offers a unique beach experience in the “Tunnels Beaches”. Carved out by sea-seeking Victorians, four tunnels link Ilfracombe town with previously inaccessible beaches. Explore the rock pools in one of Ilfracombes secluded coves. Swim in safety at Ilfracombe in the “Sea Pools” built into the rock and natuarally filling with sea water. Ilfracombe also has lots to offer water-sports enthusiasts, including diving and sea kayaking. Ilfracombe is also a good base if you want to try surfing, with the more specialist surf beaches of Croyde and Woolacombe less than a 20 minute drive from Ilfracombe.
Ilfracombe History
Ilfracombe is a town steeped in history. Ilfracombe has had many faces: from Ilfracombe the Iron Age Fort, still visible on the top of Hillsborough towering 450ft over Ilfracombe; Ilfracombe the small fishing port with its Medieval Churches and pubs still standing and in use down near Ilfracombe harbour: Ilfracombe the significant Naval port, sending ships to defend against the Spanish Armada and to conquer the Western Isles; and finally Ilfracombe the holiday destination that we recognize today. Ilfracombe was a Victorian boom town, growing rapidly to accommodate the influx of holiday makers from seeking the warm climate and novelty of Ilfracombe’s Tunnels Beaches. Accessibility to Ilfracombe was greatly increased when Ferries could dock at the pier bringing in passengers from Bristol, and further when Ilfracombe was connected to the Southern Railway. Much of Ilfracombe’s history is visible in its architecture and recounted in Ilfracombe museum. Although suffering a period of decline in the 1960’s, Ilfracombe has experienced a renaissance of new investment and regeneration, restoring it to its former glory.
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