Ilfracombe Holidays

A popular choice for a getaway to North Devon, Ilfracombe holidays feature a traditional white-washed town perched on the dramatic coastline of the Atlantic, offering visitors everything from award-winning beaches to rugged hidden coves, scenic walking trails, a historic harbour and a host of activities and seaside attractions. With plenty of character and glorious summer sunshine, holidays to Ilfracombe remain high on the list for many and can be an excellent choice for a UK holiday or short break, thanks to the impressive family-friendly facilities and traditional charm of the resort.

 

The beaches of the area are a major attraction on a holiday to Ilfracombe, with the region now a well-established tourist destination, and families happy to relax on the seaside, whether it be to sunbathe, enjoy the beachfront facilities and entertainment, pore over fascinating rock pools or try out some energetic water sports. There's also the famous hand-carved tunnels on the beach to discover on an Ilfracombe holiday, and the chance to learn about the history of this resort, which dates back to Victorian times. Victorian Week is a popular time for an Ilfracombe holiday, when the town celebrates its history, with costumes, processions, music hall events, fireworks, Punch and Judy shows and parties. Children will love the facilities and entertainment on an Ilfracombe holiday, from the Landmark Theatre, toy train rides, amusement arcades and pitch-and-putt golf, to the aquarium and fascinating maritime museum, and choice of parks. Ilfracombe holidays feature plenty of fishing and the chance for lots of surfing, with good access to beaches known for their famous surf, such as Woolacombe and Croyde, and there is tuition available, as well as boards and wetsuits to hire. Biking enthusiasts will enjoy scenic rides on an Ilfracombe holiday, with plenty of terrain to cover on the Tarka Trail, or the North Devon Coastal Path, whether it be a leisurely cycle or fast-paced ride, and, of course, the coastal walks in the region can offer some dramatic scenery, with plenty of places for cosy picnics along the way, with fantastic paths and trails through the countryside to follow.  

 

Not just for families, an Ilfracombe holiday can be the ideal base for exploring North Devon, with access to Exmoor, Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor. There's plenty of charming coastline and rural countryside to tour, and quaint country pubs and inns in the traditional villages and hamlets, and a great choice of holiday cottages for a relaxing UK family holiday. Other activities to enjoy on an Ilfracombe holiday include golfing, boat trips from the harbour, kayaking, quad biking and paintballing.