Ken-Dale Stays

17/10/2026

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17/10/2026

Love this time of year near the sea 🌊

Even in the colder months, our town is still beautiful. We’re open Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week from 6pm 🧡

17/10/2026

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10/10/2026

Looking forward to seeing some great snaps! 📸🌊🫶🏻

📸 The Ilfracombe Photography Festival starts today!

And what better way to celebrate than by sharing some of your very own snaps of our wonderful town?

Drop your weekend snaps from the festival...👇

Ilfracombe Photography Festival

06/10/2026

Spoiled for choice 💚🧡📸🌊🥾🎒

03/10/2026

Please add your photos 🧡💚

📸 SHOW US YOUR SUMMER IN ILFRACOMBE!☀️

We’re not quite ready to say goodbye to those sunny Ilfracombe memories! 💙

We’d love to see your favourite photos from summer in Ilfracombe – from seaside strolls and harbour views to sandy toes, sunsets, ice creams and those little moments that make Ilfracombe so special. 🥰

📷 Got a photo you love? Upload it in the comments!

And, if you’re happy for us to share your photo on the Visit Ilfracombe social media channels and use it to help showcase and promote our wonderful town, just let us know when you post it. 💙

You never know… your photo could be our next favourite view of Ilfracombe! 👀📸

Come on, Ilfracombe – let’s see what you’ve got! 🌊

30/09/2026

Some beautiful places to go just on our door step 🥾🎒📸🧡💚

28/09/2026

World Maritime Day | 28 September

1. How long has there been a port at Ilfracombe?
A) Since the 17th century
B) Since at least the 12th century
C) Since the Victorian era

2. What is still landed at Ilfracombe Harbour today? 🐟
A) Fish and seafood
B) Salt
C) Oysters only

3. What could you spot on a sea-life safari? 🦭
A) Seals
B) Porpoises
C) Sea birds
D) All of the above

4. Which island can you take a day trip to from Ilfracombe? 🏝️
A) Lundy Island
B) Brownsea Island
C) Burgh Island

5. When was St Nicholas Chapel on Lantern Hill built? 🕯️
A) 1261
B) 1361
C) 1461

6. What does St Nicholas Chapel house? 💡
A) England's oldest working lighthouse
B) A maritime museum
C) A lifeboat station

7. How tall is Damien Hirst's ‘Verity’? 👀
A) 10 metres
B) 20 metres
C) 30 metres

8. Which of these can you try from Ilfracombe's Watersports Hub? 🌊
A) Kayaking
B) Coasteering
C) Stand-up paddleboarding
D) All of the above

⚓ ANSWERS

1. B – There has been a port here since at least the 12th century.
2. A – Fish and seafood are still landed daily.
3. D – Seals, porpoises AND sea birds!
4. A – Lundy Island.
5. B – St Nicholas Chapel was built in 1361.
6. A – It houses England's oldest working lighthouse.
7. B – Verity stands an incredible 20 metres tall.
8. D – Kayaking, coasteering and paddleboarding are all available.

So… how many did you get right? 👇⚓

27/09/2026

Got to love a bit of life in the 🌊

Great to watch when you !