Here we have listed things to do in North Devon for you and the family to discover, including children activites, beaches, sport & adventure activites, landmarks & walk paths, history & museums, city activities & attractions, restaurants & bars, or places to shop. Now it’s very easy for you to find out what to do close to Ilfracombe Holiday Park – simply explore the links below.

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Children Activities

Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Family Theme Park

Visit the wonderful Watermouth Family Theme Park and Castle.

Lions relaxing in nature

Combe Martin Wildlife Park

See ‘dinosaurs’ and animals at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park.

Unique picture at Paint N Spin

Paint N Spin

Create your own unique painting, canvas, or clock.

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Sports & Adventure

Diving – Easy Divers North Devon

North Devon’s only PADI dive centre offering Seal encounter.

Shooting Ground North Devon

Family friendly clay pigeon shooting ground near Ilfracombe.

Keypitts Off-Road Adventures

Offers Quad Biking, Axe Throwing and 4×4 Land Rover Experiences.

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Beaches

Tunnels Beach

Four great coastal tunnels, hand-crafted by Welsh miners.

Hele Beach

A small cove on the edge of Ilfracombe, with lots of rock pools and easy access.

Woolacombe Beach

4.8 km long, award-winning sandy beach close to Ilfracombe.

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Landmarks and Walking Paths

Tarka Trail

180 mile of unspoiled countryside,   dramatic sea cliffs and beautiful beaches.

Bicclescombe Park

Bicclescombe Park is a traditional adventure playground.

Ilfracombe & the Torrs

The Torrs are characterized with coastal paths & spectacular cliff views.

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History & Museums

Chambercombe Manor

Chambercombe Manor was part of the most Haunted Series of Living TV.

Nicholas Chapel Building and Harbour of Ilfracombe City

St Nicholas Chapel

The chapel was built in 1321 as a place of worship for the people of Ilfracombe.

Hele Corn Mill in Hele Bay

The Old Corn Mill

The Old Corn Mill is a 16th century working water mill in Ilfracombe.

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City Activities & Attractions

Statue of Verity in Ilfracombe Harbour

Verity

A 66 foot stainless steel named Verity, created by famous artist Damien Hirst.

Women watching fish in Ilfracombe Aquarium

Ilfracombe Aquarium

All weather, family attraction that can be found on Ilfracombe’s picturesque harbour

Ship, Harbour and Nicholas Chapel Building in Ilfracombe Harbour

Ilfracombe Harbour

There is a port here since at least the 12th Century and a settlement for much longer.

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Shopping

Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium shop in Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium

No need for description, chocolate lovers will understand!

Doors of Artisan Shop in Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe Artisan Shop

Local artisan makers display and sell their unique hand-made creations.

The proper marmelade shop in Ilfracombe

The Proper Marmalade Shop

100% handmade marmalade locally from fresh fruit

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