Ilfracombe's renowned Landmark Theatre, architecturally interesting!
Rockpools galore off the Ilfracombe Coast, great for family exploring!
An Ilfracombe Seagull!
Views of Ilfracombe, with much of it's Victorian architecture from the topsYou can't miss the Landmark Theatre on the seafront at Ilfracombe! It's shape grows on you, honest! The tourist information centre is also based here. Ilfracombe seafront and promenade offers a choice of traditional seaside entertainment, from amusement parks to toy train rides.
The Landmark Theatre has a host of top drama and theatre, and it also serves as a cinema and venue for contemporary dance and such like as well.
Music events, tea dances, films, drama and a bit of frequent Agatha Christie plays thrown in are on the menu at Ilfracombe's architecturally celebrated Landmark Theatre. See what you think of this conical design - it does grow on you after a while even if at first you mistake it for a power station! It certainly catches the eye.
Check the Devon Theatres web link for details of forthcoming shows and films. The tourist information centre there is superb, with leaflets and info on all of the North Devon coast and beyond.
The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe, North Devon. Box Office. Tel: 01271 32 42 42
Conveniently situated midway between Ilfracombe and beautiful Combe Martin is the family fun packed attraction Watermouth Castle, Watermouth Cove and accompanying family theme park. Super duper family fun to be had here, with a choice of fun attractions including the Castles Treasures exhibitions with it's suits of armour and some quirky Victorian seaside displays including old slot machines and old toys and games. Watermouth Fayre or the castle courtyard has a host of eateries with everything from ice cream to lunch time snacks and drinks. They hold an underwater lights show in this area as well!
Spook - move down to the dungeons for some fairy tails, or how about getting lost in the maze or flying through the air on the Aviator Tots ride! Fan-rific. There's some old Victorian swing boats as well, plus there's Gnome Land for the kids to wander about in. Over in Adventure Land there's crazy golf and childrens rides. This adventure park serves families well with lots of much needed amenities including toilets, eating venues, ample parking, kids changing areas, a shop, cashpoints and First Aid Points.
Watermouth Castle & Family Theme Park, Ilfracombe, North Devon. Tel: 01271 867474
Dovetails Contemporary Art Gallery, 60 High Street, Ilfracombe. Dovetails has a selection of fine contemporary art including original paintings, ceramics, sculpture, glass, jewellery, textiles and prints. There's also a selection of cards and Devon gifts for sale.