Chambercombe Manor
 
Chambercombe, Ilfracombe, DevonEX34 9RJ. Tel: 01271 862624.
Website:
www.chambercombemanor.org.uk

11th Century Manor House with guided tours. Lady Jane Grey resided at the manor. Ghost of person murdered at Chambercombe. 4 acres of gardens, ponds and woodland. Tea Rooms. Last tour of house departs at 4.30pm.
Opening Times: Apr-Oct, Mon-Fri, 10.00-17.30, Sun, 10.30-17.30, Sat (July+Aug and Bank Hol Weekends) 1030-17.30
Admission Charges: Adult: £ Child: £ Concession: £
Dogs admitted: No.


Combe Martin Museum
 
The Parade, Combe Martin, Ifracombe, Devon. Tel: 01271 882915 or 882636.
Website: Combe Martin Museum or
NorthDevonOnDisk/combemartin

This small museum illustrates Combe Martin's interesting past and maritime history. The collection includes: Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Archives, Social History, Maritime.
Opening Times: .
Admission Charges: Adult: £ Child: £ Concession: £
Dogs admitted: No.


Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
 
Combe Martin, Ifracombe, Devon. Tel: 01271 882486.
Website: www.dinosaur-park.com

Within this natural setting on the edge of stunning Exmoor, dense Jurassic woodlands are host to a incredible range of wildlife which come from all corners of the globe. 25 acres of beautiful gardens, with cascading waterfalls and free flying tropical birds. Falconry displays. Sea lion shows. Animal handling sessions. Lemur encounters. Take the Wild West Canyon Train Ride, experience a gigantic earthquake - and survive!
Opening Times: 17Mar-4Nov, daily, 10.00-15.00 last admission
Admission Charges: Adult: £12.00 Child: £7.50 Concession: £8.50 Family: £34.00
Dogs admitted: No.


The Old Corn Mill & Pottery
 
Hele Bay, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9QY. Tel: 01271 863185.
Website:
Hele Corn Mill

Fully restored 16thC watermill that can produce wholemeal flour if required. Many interesting items of machinery on display. Handmade pottery.
Opening Times: Easter and 1May-30Jun + 1Sep-1Oct: Fri Sat Sun, 11.00-17.00; 1Jul-31Aug: every day, 11.00-17.00
Admission Charges: Adult: £2.50 Child: £1.50 Concession: £2.00
Dogs admitted: Yes.


Ilfracombe Aquarium
 
The Old Lifeboat House, The Pier, Ilfracombe, Devon. Tel: 01271 864533.
Website:
www.ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk

Discover the wonders of aquatic life in the sea and rivers of North Devon. Follow an Exmoor stream from its source to the sea. Be amazed at the unusual creatures that live around our coasts. Gift shop, cafe, modern toilets. Free quiz for kids.
Opening Times: FebHalfTerm-Jan, daily, from 10.00am until 3.30pm or 4.30pm or 5.30pm according to height of season
Admission Charges: Adult: £3.50 Child: £2.50 Concession: £3.00 Family: £11.50-£13.75
Dogs admitted: No.


Ilfracombe Museum
 
Runnymede Gardens, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AF. Tel: 01271 863541.
Website:
Ilfracombe Museum

Discover..... Asagais, Bats, Clocks, Dresses, Elephant's feet, Fans, Gems, Hats, Ink wells, Jewellery, Kitchenware, Lifeboats, Moths, Nautilus, Ostrich eggs, Puffins, Quills, Rubbings, Shells, Two-headed kitten, Umbrellas, Vacuum cleaners, Wedding cake, Xerox, Zeppelin. The museum is much easier to visit than to describe. A cross between an Edwardian collector's study and your Granny's attic. Objects you have read about and some you remember from days gone by. Gift shop, brass rubbing, quizzes
Opening Times: Apr-Oct: every day: 10.00-17.00; Nov-Mar: Tue-Fri: 10.00-13.00.
Admission Charges: £2.00 Child: FREE Concession: £1.50
Dogs admitted: No.


Ilfracombe Wildlife & Coastal Cruises
 
Pier Kiosk, Ilfracombe Harbour, Devon. Tel: 01271 879727, 322858 or 864957.
Website:
www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

Wildlife and coastal cruises along North Devon's spectacular coast - frequent sightings of seals, porpoises and dolphins. The Ilfracombe Princess is a hi-tech vessel licensed for 100 passengers. Three viewing decks. Toilets. Commentary. Cruise lasts approx 1 hr 30 mins.
Opening Times: Easter-endOct, daily, from 10.30am, weather permitting.
Admission Charges: Adult: £12.00 Child: £6.00 (age 4 and under go free) Concession: £12.00
Dogs admitted: No.


Keypitts Quad Centre
 
Keypitts Farm, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RW. Tel: 01271 862247.
Website:
www.keypitts.com

North Devon's only all-terrain quad adventure Centre. Quad bikes, rally karts, snow-cat rides, off-road drives, paint ball battles, target shooting. Horse and pony rides over 200 acres of beautiful farmland and wooded valleys.
Opening Times: All year, daily, Apr-Oct, 10.00-18.00; Nov-Mar, 10.00-16.00
Admission Charges: Telephone for details of charges or click: pricelist
Dogs admitted: No.


Lundy Island
 
Shore Office, Ilfracombe, Devon. Tel: 01271 863636.
Website:
www.lundyisland.co.uk

Beautiful island, 3 miles long, 24 miles out in the Bristol Channel. Lighthouse and castle. Ideal for walking and bird- watching - no roads or cars.
Opening Times: Sailings from Mid March until the end of October from either Bideford or Ilfracombe. Timetables are available from the Lundy Office.
Admission Charges: Adult: £30.00 Child: £15.00 Infant (under 4 yrs) £5.00 Family (2+2): £70.00
Dogs admitted: No.


Tunnels Beaches
 
Bath Place, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AN. Tel: 01271 879882.
Website:
www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk

* A truly unique experience: four tunnels provide access to a beautiful area of coastline and coves, seemingly miles away from any town.
A large tidal swimming pool is still in use and is hugely popular with children who can enjoy their inflatables and snorkelling in safety. Parents love being only yards from the water's edge, whatever the state of the tide.
Stroll through the tunnels, reading interesting and amusing history information and take in the lovely coastal and sea views of Lundy Island and South Wales. Alternatively spend the whole day playing on the beach, in the pool or rock pooling …. Tunnels Beaches is Ilfracombe's must-see attraction all year round. Café Blue Bar. The Play Hut. Kayak Hire.
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Opening Times: Easter-31Oct: Daily: 10.00-18.00 (July+Aug: 9.00-21.00).
Admission Charges: Adult: from £1.95 Child: from £1.50 Family: from £6.50 Concession: from £1.75
Dogs admitted: No.


Watermouth Castle
 
Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9SL. Tel: 01271 863879.
Website:
www.watermouthcastle.com

Mechanical music demonstrations, model railway, domestic dairy, cider-making exhibits, cycle museum, smugglers' dungeon and gardens. Children's animations. 'Merrygoland', 'Gnome Land', Adventure Land', 'Dungeon Labyrinths', 'Castle Treasures', Watermouth Fayre'.
Opening Times: Please telephone for opening times. 21Mar-31Oct, Sun-Fri: from 10.00 or 10.30am last admission 3.00 or 3.30pm.
Admission Charges: Adult: £12.00 Child: £10.00 (child under 92cm: free) Concession: £8.00 Four or more: 50p discount per person
Dogs admitted: No.


Waverley & Balmoral Steamers
 
Various Ports along Bristol Channel, Ilfracombe, Devon. Tel: 029 2070 4569.
Website:
www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk/bristol.htm

Day, afternoon and evening cruises aboard Britain's only sea-going traditional passenger ships. Cruises from Bristol, Clevedon, Weston-super-Mare, Minehead, Lynmouth, Ilfracombe.
Opening Times: Easter-31 Oct.
Admission Charges: Various: £7.95-£24.95
Dogs admitted: Yes.


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