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Things to see in Ilfracombe (United Kingdom): 36 places and when to go
Ilfracombe is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (6), Food and drink (6), History (5). The best known are Bull Point Lighthouse, Exmoor Zoo and Hele Bay. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.1969, -4.0834
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (6) · Food and drink (6) · History (5) · Architecture (4) · Beaches (4) · Nature (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 97 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ilfracombe
The places in and around Ilfracombe, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bull Point LighthouseLighthouse in Devon, England8.2 km
- Exmoor ZooBritish Zoo12 km
- Hele BayBay in the United Kingdom1.8 km
- Morte BayBay on the northwest coast of Devon in southwest England11 km
- Beacon CastleIron Age hill fort in England12 km
- Knowle Hill CastleHillfort in Braunton, Devon, England, UK9.7 km
- Barnstaple Long BridgeBridge in Barnstaple, Devon, England13 km
- St Brannock's Church, BrauntonChurch in Braunton, Devon, England, UK11 km
- Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Combe MartinChurch in Combe Martin, Devon, England, UK4.1 km
- St Petrock's Church, ParracombeChurch in Cornwall, England, UK13 km
- Voley CastleIron Age hill fort in Devon, England, UK11 km
- Broadsands BeachBeach and cove in Devon, England, UK2.4 km
- Chelfham ViaductViaduct in Bratton Fleming, North Devon, England, UK12 km
- Heddon's MouthCove in Devon, England11 km
- Mortehoe MuseumMuseum in Mortehoe, England, UK8.8 km
- Museum of Barnstaple and North DevonHistory museum in Devon, England, United Kingdom13 km
- Museum of British SurfingMuseum in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom11 km
- Rapparee CoveCove near the town of Ilfracombe, north Devon, England2.2 km
- Cairn Woodland Local Nature ReserveProtected area2.8 km
- Combe Brewing CompanyBrewery3.5 km
- Combe Martin MuseumMuseum in Combe Martin, England, United Kingdom3.4 km
- Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur ParkWith kids5.6 km
- FatBelly BreweryBrewery3.7 km
- GT AlesBrewery12 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Hele Cornmill, Ilfracombe Museum
- Food and drink: Madrigal Brewery & Tap, Pannier Market, Yelland Manor Brewery
- Hiking: South West Coast Path (Section 3: Lynmouth to Combe Martin), South West Coast Path (Section 4: Combe Martin to Woolacombe), South West Coast Path (Section 5: Woolacombe to Braunton), South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow)
- With kids: Watermouth Castle
- Nature: Watermouth Cove
- Beaches: Wildersmouth Beach
When to go to Ilfracombe
The best time to visit Ilfracombe is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:08
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:19
- JulBest time15:55
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:23
- NovBetter not8:35
- DecPossible7:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. In June, 36 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ilfracombe
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 97 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bideford23 places27 km
- Culbone27 places30 km
- North Tawton19 places46 km
- Swansea78 places49 km
- Bridgend27 places51 km
- Watchet47 places51 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ilfracombe?
The best known: Bull Point Lighthouse, Exmoor Zoo, Hele Bay, Morte Bay, Beacon Castle. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ilfracombe?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Ilfracombe?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 97 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ilfracombe as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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