Activities and attractions in and around Ilfracombe for all ages

You will find plenty to do in and around Ilfracombe, offering a terrific range of activities for all ages, like walking, fishing, surfing, or coasteering. Many attractions are walkable: visit the Ilfracombe Aquarium, St Nicholas Chapel on Lantern Hill (oldest lighthouse), unique Tunnels Beaches, Ilfracombe Museum, Bicclescombe Park, and Hele Cornmill. Ilfracombe is also a vibrant art destination with numerous galleries, artisan studios, and Damien Hirst’s 66 ft Verity statue guarding the pier.