Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe is a dramatic harbour town on the rugged North Devon coast, where steep hills tumble down to a pretty working harbour. Admire Damien Hirst's towering Verity statue, explore the Victorian tunnels and tidal bathing pools, and enjoy fresh seafood by the quay. With the wild beauty of Exmoor and the South West Coast Path close by, Ilfracombe blends seaside charm with spectacular scenery.
Ilfracombe clings dramatically to the cliffs of North Devon, its colourful houses stacked above a busy little harbour. Presiding over the quay stands Verity, Damien Hirst's striking bronze statue, a bold modern landmark in a town full of Victorian character. Follow the atmospheric Tunnels Beaches, hand-carved in the 1820s, down to sheltered tidal pools, browse the galleries and seafood restaurants, and breathe in the sea air. All around, the coast rises and falls in spectacular fashion.
This rugged coast is best reached without the stress of driving Devon's steep, narrow lanes. Coach tours to Ilfracombe carry you comfortably to the seaside, ready to explore. Once here, you can wander the harbour, walk a stretch of the South West Coast Path, take a boat to Lundy Island or venture onto wild Exmoor. For a scenic and characterful seaside escape, compare coach holidays to Ilfracombe on our site and book your break.
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