Curious Coastal Charm
Ilfracombe, situated on the beautiful North Devon coast, has been an important harbour town for many centuries and was once a significant boat building centre.
In Victorian times the town flourished due to the introduction of the railway and much building work ensured the town expanded rapidly. Large parts of Ilfracombe still have important Victorian architecture and it boasts the largest conservation area in North Devon.
Coastal delights...
Surrounded by the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty there are wonderful coastal walks along the South West Coast path and the scenery is both rugged and breathtaking. The harbour is still a major attraction and is the largest on the North Devon coast. During the warmer months there are excellent scenic and fishing trips from the harbour as well as a ferry that takes passengers to the amazing Lundy Island. Overlooking the harbour is the Grade 1 listed St Nicholas Chapel which is also the oldest working lighthouse in England.
Ilfracombe seafront...
Ilfracombe seafront is a place where lots of people relax, take in the sea views, buy an ice cream or sample fresh fish and chips and from here you can walk up to the High Street with its unusually large selection of individual shops. There is also the Landmark Theatre where a wide variety of shows are featured throughout the year and the Ilfracombe Museum.
If eating good food is your thing then you are in for a treat.
Fore Street has a large selection of good quality restaurants as
well as areas around the seafront and harbour. Ilfracombe is the
gourmet capital of North Devon.
Lots more information can be obtained from the Ilfracombe Tourist
Information Centre or via their website at www.visitilfracombe.co.uk
