Ilfracombe East
Ward in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.205, -4.108 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 52 47 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Ilfracombe East occupies the eastern side of the coastal town of Ilfracombe in North Devon, Devon, England, sitting below steep, wooded slopes and looking towards the harbour and open Bristol Channel. The area is closely linked to the dramatic North Devon coastline and the South West Coast Path, with the Victorian-era Tunnels Beaches and easy access to Exmoor countryside nearby.
Locally the ward blends a seaside economy of tourism and small-scale fishing with a lively arts and community scene - galleries, cafés and seasonal events are common - alongside pockets of residential streets with Victorian architecture. Historic waterfront features and public art (notably the large harbour statue) give the area a distinct sense of place while ongoing local initiatives aim to balance visitor trade with year-round community needs.
Postcode districts covering Ilfracombe East
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 9 miles14.4 km
- Bideford 13.7 miles22 km
- Ilfracombe 0.6 miles1 km
Neighbouring places
- Chambercombe Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Ilfracombe Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Ilfracombe West Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Berrynarbor Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bittadon Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- West Down Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Combe Martin Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Mortehoe Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Woolacombe Built-up area 4.1 miles6.7 km
- East Down Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Marwood Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Georgeham Built-up area 6.1 miles9.8 km
Example postcodes in Ilfracombe East
EX34 9QN, EX34 9EN, EX34 8BR, EX34 9BZ, EX34 9PP, EX34 8FJ, EX34 9AB, EX34 8AU, EX34 9DJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35.6 miles57.3 km
- Exeter International Airport 44.4 miles71.4 km
- Killington Lane Railway Dtation 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 9.3 miles14.9 km
Hotels in Ilfracombe East Ad
- Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel
- The Darnley Hotel
- The Grand Harbour Hotel 3
- The Royal Britannia
- Dilkhusa Grand Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3
- Imperial Hotel 3
Schools in Ilfracombe East
- 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 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 9 miles14.5 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 20 miles32.2 km