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Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe is a North Devon coastal town known for its harbour and St James Place. It is also known for its food scene and handmade chocolates from the Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium.
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Where to stay
- Harbour and seafrontClose to the pier, shops and restaurants
- Hele BaySmall beach about 5 minutes away
- Combe MartinVillage about 10 minutes away by car
- WoolacombeSurf beach resort about 15 minutes away by car
- BarnstapleLarger town about 25 minutes away by car
Getting there
- Leave the M5 at junction 27 and take the A361 towards Barnstaple and Braunton
- Take a train to Exeter St Davids, then the Tarka Line to Barnstaple, with buses to Ilfracombe
- Stagecoach and Taw & Torridge buses run to Barnstaple
- Short-stay car parks include Wilder Road and The Pier; Ropery Road is run by the town council
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
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Questions people ask
Where is the best place to stay near Ilfracombe?
Harbour and seafront: Close to the pier, shops and restaurants. Hele Bay: Small beach about 5 minutes away. Combe Martin: Village about 10 minutes away by car. Woolacombe: Surf beach resort about 15 minutes away by car. Barnstaple: Larger town about 25 minutes away by car.
How do I get to Ilfracombe?
Leave the M5 at junction 27 and take the A361 towards Barnstaple and Braunton. Take a train to Exeter St Davids, then the Tarka Line to Barnstaple, with buses to Ilfracombe. Stagecoach and Taw & Torridge buses run to Barnstaple. Short-stay car parks include Wilder Road and The Pier; Ropery Road is run by the town council.
Any tips for visiting Ilfracombe?
Travel early and stay late to avoid peak holiday congestion, and book ahead for summer.
Which airport is closest to Ilfracombe?
The nearest airport on this site is Cardiff Airport, about 36 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.