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 miles
- Bideford 13.7 miles
- Ilfracombe 0.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chambercombe Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Ilfracombe Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Ilfracombe West Ward 1.8 miles
- Berrynarbor Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Bittadon Parish 3 miles
- West Down Parish 3.3 miles
- Combe Martin Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Mortehoe Parish 4 miles
- Woolacombe Built-up area 4.1 miles
- East Down Parish 5.1 miles
- Marwood Parish 5.6 miles
- Georgeham Built-up area 6.1 miles
Example postcodes in Ilfracombe East
EX34 9QS, EX34 9FQ, EX34 9LY, EX34 9FS, EX34 9AD, EX34 9LT, EX34 9JP, EX34 9RN, EX34 9PH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35.6 miles
- Exeter International Airport 44.4 miles
- Killington Lane Railway Dtation 8.9 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 9.3 miles
Hotels in Ilfracombe East 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 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 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 8.8 miles
- Braunton Burrows Hill 9 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 19.2 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 20 miles