Ilfracombe
Parish in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.197, -4.131 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 51 46 |
| Population: | 11,184 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Ilfracombe sits on the rugged coast of North Devon in Devon, overlooking the Bristol Channel, and is notable for its steep, wooded valleys leading down to a compact Victorian harbour. The town is known for the hand-cut rock pools and promenades of Tunnels Beaches, the South West Coast Path that threads dramatic cliffs and bays, and the striking Damien Hirst sculpture "Verity" which towers by the harbour as a modern landmark.
Historically a fishing port with boatbuilding and maritime links, Ilfracombe now has an economy centred on tourism, arts and local services; you’ll find independent shops, galleries, seafood restaurants and a busy summer calendar of events. The community retains a strong maritime character and a mix of Victorian architecture and contemporary cultural venues such as the Landmark Theatre, making it both a working harbour and a popular seaside destination.
Postcode districts covering Ilfracombe
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 8.7 miles
- Bideford 12.9 miles
- Ilfracombe 0.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ilfracombe Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Ilfracombe West Ward 0.7 miles
- Ilfracombe East Ward 1.1 miles
- Chambercombe Built-up area 1.3 miles
- West Down Parish 2.6 miles
- Mortehoe Parish 2.9 miles
- Woolacombe Built-up area 3 miles
- Berrynarbor Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Bittadon Parish 3.1 miles
- Combe Martin Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Georgeham Built-up area 5 miles
- Braunton East Ward 5.4 miles
Example postcodes in Ilfracombe
EX34 8LD, EX34 8AZ, EX34 8PD, EX34 9RJ, EX34 9BJ, EX34 9ND, EX34 9RY, EX34 8AD, EX34 8HT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 36.7 miles
- Exeter International Airport 44.7 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 9 miles
- Killington Lane Railway Dtation 9.8 miles
Hotels in Ilfracombe Ad
- Dilkhusa Grand Hotel 3
- Bath House Hotel 3
- Carlton Hotel
- North Devon Resort 4
- The Sherborne Lodge 3
- Hollies and Ilfracombe Harbour View
- The Royal Britannia
- OYO The Grand Harbour Hotel
- Royal Britannia Hotel
- The Darnley Hotel
Schools in Ilfracombe
- Ilfracombe C of E Junior School Primary
- Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Primary
- The Ilfracombe C of E Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Putsborough Beach Beach 5.3 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 7.8 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 8.1 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 18.1 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 18.9 miles