Welcome to Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is a charming seaside town located in North Devon, England. It is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning coastal views, sandy beaches, and picturesque harbour. The town has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, and visitors can explore its many historic landmarks, including the St Nicholas Chapel and the Ilfracombe Museum.

One of the main attractions in Ilfracombe is the famous Damien Hirst statue, Verity. The 20-meter tall statue stands on the pier and depicts a pregnant woman holding a sword and scales. It has become an iconic symbol of the town and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Ilfracombe is also home to a range of art galleries and studios, showcasing the work of local artists and craftsmen.

For those who love the outdoors, Ilfracombe offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and water sports. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside and boasts some of the best coastal walks in the country. Visitors can also enjoy a range of water-based activities, including surfing, kayaking, and fishing. With its stunning scenery, rich history, and range of activities, Ilfracombe is the perfect destination for a relaxing seaside getaway.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Ilfracombe Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Rogers	Worth Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9JB 01271863427 School Website
Ilfracombe Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jody Le Bredonchel	Princess Avenue Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9LW 01271863463 School Website
Ilfracombe Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Grant	Marlborough Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8JL 01271863462 School Website
Berrynarbor Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Carey	Berrynarbor Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9SE 01271883493
Combe Martin Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dee Seddon	Hangman Path Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0DF 1271883226 School Website
West Down School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Su Carey	West Down Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NF 01271863461 School Website
Woolacombe School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gail Holmes	Beach Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BT 1271870551 School Website
Marwood School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Dobson	Whiddon Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4HF 01271850395 School Website
Georgeham Church Of England Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Julian Thomas	Putsborough Road Georgeham Braunton Devon EX33 1JT 01271890440 School Website
Kentisbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Peacock	Kentisbury Barnstaple Devon EX31 4NG 01271883263 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 9.50 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 13.97 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 15.68 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 18.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Seaview Taxis 01271 855877 1 The Mews/Hillsborough Ter, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9NR 0.08 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01271 855591 17 Shaftesbury Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LB 0.31 Miles
D J's Taxi's 01271 866934 5 Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LW 0.41 Miles
Conquest Cars 01271 865645 114 High St, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9ET 0.50 Miles
Ace Taxis 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 0.52 Miles
Allports Airport Shuttle 01271 866688 36 Willow Cl, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RP 0.52 Miles
Filers Taxis 01271 862575 Osborne Shop/Northfield Rd, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AL 0.56 Miles
A Taxi 01271 865321 113 Fern Way, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JS 0.57 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01271 867788 72 High St, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9NG 0.59 Miles
Fastlane Taxis 01271 866776 9 Balmoral Ter, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JH 0.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hillsborough Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warfield Villas Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Barnstaple Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old James Street Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Portland Street Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chambercombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fore Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crofts Lea Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wildermouth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chambercombe Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxford Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilfracombe Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Watermouth Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fernway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Combe Coastal Practice 01271 863119	Combe Coastal Practice St Brannocks Road Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8EG
Combe Martin	Castle Street Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0JA
The Medical Centre Woolacombe 01271 870276	Beach Road Woolacombe Devon EX34 7BT
Caen Medical Centre 01271 818030	Caen Medical Centre Caen Street Braunton Devon EX33 1LR
Chivenor Medical Centre	Chivenor Medical Centre Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4AZ

Local Stores

Ilfracombe
69 High Street
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 9QE
01271 862315
Store Website
0.58 miles

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SPAR Braunton
Knowle Garage
Knowle
Braunton
EX33 2NA
Store Website
5.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Vets - Mullacott Bickenbridge Farm Ilfracombe Devon EX34 8NZ 01271 866770 info@chartervets.com Website 2.27 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
28 Exeter Road Braunton Devon EX33 2JL 01271 812405 braunton@argyllvets.com Website 7.31 miles
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Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 8.66 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 8.76 miles
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Barnstaple Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU 01271 335 520 barnstaple@vets4pets.com Website 9.50 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 9.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Baggy Point
A Circular Walk Along Both Sides Of Baggy Point And Over The Top Of The Headland, With Breathtaking Coastal, Sea And Farmland Views. The Walk Looks Out Onto Woolacombe Beach On The One Side, And Down To Croyde Beach On The Other. EX33 1PA 7.62 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Saunton Sands
Miles And Miles Of Clean Sand And Clean Sea Water. Dogs Have Freedom To Run To Their Hearts Content S W Coast Path Braunton EX33 1LQ 8.06 miles Beach

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 11.14 miles

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Torrington Common
Lovely Walk, Lots Of Different Routes. Some Involve Steep Hill / Banks And Steps. Lots Of Accessible Water Sources Along The River, Good For Doggos Who Like Water. Very Pretty. 44 Clifton St Bideford Lancashire EX39 4EU 13.95 miles

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Heywood Woods
A Lovely Forest Walk With Reasonably Flat Paths, A Free Car Park And An The Mound Of An Old Castle. You Can Walk Alongside The River Taw Or Swimm If You're The Dog. The Forest Has Some Wonderfully Old Douglas Firs From The Original Eggesford Estate. A Lovely Walk. Little Rashleigh Bridge Reeve Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7BE 23.00 miles Follow The Road From Wembworthy Towards The A 377 At A Very Sharp Bend In The Road Turn Left Heywoods Forest Car Park About A Mile Or So Down This Road.

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Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them. Unnamed Road Minehead Lancashire TA24 7AT 23.08 miles

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