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Major city · United Kingdom

Ilfracombe

Spend 1 day for the harbour, aquarium, museum and a coastal walk; add a second day for a Lundy ferry trip or a nearby national‑park hike.

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Ilfracombe is a small North Devon seaside town with a harbour, Victorian architecture and a growing food scene. Its main attractions fit into a half‑day, but a full day allows a ferry to Lundy or a walk in Exmoor. One to two days is enough for most visitors.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (cool, limited ferry service)
Airports
EXT · BRS
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ilfracombe, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerPub pint£3.5–£5 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)check£2–£4 (≈ US$3–6)
  • Museum or sight ticketIlfracombe Aquarium entry£7–£10 (≈ US$10–14)
  • Budget bedBed & Breakfast, a night, per person£35 (≈ US$50)
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £55 (≈ US$75) · High £85 (≈ US$120)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Ilfracombe AquariumVictorian harbourSeafood restaurantsDamien Hirst's Verity sculpture
Airports
EXT Exeter Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h drive via A30) · BRS Bristol Airport (About 85 km (53 mi) east, 1 h 45 min drive via A361)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ilfracombe: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

12 rd

Feb

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

7 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

6 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Town is compact; walk or use local buses to Woolacombe, Combe Martin and Barnstaple. Coach links to Bristol and London; nearest train station is Barnstaple (≈30 min by bus).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Lundy Island

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round‑trip

Ferry from Ilfracombe harbour, summer only (check schedule)

Puffins and seals; book early.

Exmoor National Park

go

Door to door: ≈30 min each way

Bus or car, about 15 min east

Hillsborough and Capstone walks.

Barnstaple

caution

Door to door: ≈45 min total

Local bus, 30 min

Train connections only from Barnstaple.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Ilfracombe Carlton

Central, easy walk to harbour and attractions.

Royal Britannia Hotel

Harbour front, good for quick access to sea‑front.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£30–£50 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
Mid
£50–£80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
High
£80 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Bed & Breakfast2 × 1 night × £55£110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £55£110
National Express coach Bristol–Ilfracombe2 × £25 · check£50
Lundy ferry round‑trip2 × £30 · summer only£60
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£33
Trip total≈ £182 per person per day, bed included£363≈ US$500

2026 estimate in GBP; flights and car hire excluded.

Prices of common things

Fish and chips£8–£12 (≈ US$11–16)
Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Pub pint£3.5–£5 (≈ US$5–7)
Ilfracombe Aquarium entry£7–£10 (≈ US$10–14)
Bus ticket (local)check£2–£4 (≈ US$3–6)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch for slippery harbour decks and limited mobile coverage; keep valuables secure on buses.
  • Coach and bus services may be limited on Sundays; check timetables.
  • Lundy ferry runs seasonally (summer only); book in advance.
  • Mobile 4G mainly from EE; other carriers weak.

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Medical
999
Non‑urgent health
111

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Emergency

  • Police999
  • Medical999
  • Non‑urgent health111

Embassy

US consulate in Bristol (check address); other countries use London embassy.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • National Express Bristol → Ilfracombe: about £25 (≈ US$35), 3 h (check)
  • Local bus Barnstaple → Ilfracombe: about £3–£4 (≈ US$4–6), 30 min
  • Lundy ferry round‑trip: about £30 (≈ US$40), summer only

Say or show

  • Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (sɒri)
  • Thank you — Thank you (θæŋk juː)
  • How much is it? — How much is it? (haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt)
  • Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (weə ɪz ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt)
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (kæn aɪ peɪ baɪ kɑːd)
  • Do you speak English? — Do you speak English? (duː juː spiːk ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ilfracombe. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cool, limited ferry service) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a car hire for flexible access to Exmoor and Dartmoor.
  2. Combine Ilfracombe with a Lundy ferry day for a coastal‑island combo.

Meanwhile

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