Ilfracombe

Also known as Ilfracombe, Devon

Ilfracombe ( ) is a seaside resort and civil parish on the North Devon coast, England, with a small harbour surrounded by cliffs.

Key facts

UK place.static_image_name: Ilfracombe.jpg
UK place.static_image_alt: Ilfracombe seen from Hillsborough, Devon
UK place.static_image_caption: Ilfracombe seen from Hillsborough
UK place.country: England
UK place.official_name: Ilfracombe
UK place.population: 11,042
UK place.population_ref: (2021 parish census)
UK place.civil_parish: Ilfracombe
UK place.shire_district: North Devon
UK place.region: South West England
UK place.shire_county: Devon
UK place.constituency_westminster: North Devon

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Contents

History
Governance
Geography
Economy
Transport
Road
Bus and railway
Ferry
Education
Landmarks
Religious sites
Lighthouse
Sports and leisure activities
Development
Culture
Performing arts
Other
Ilfracombe's fires
Climate
See also
References
External links

Ilfracombe ( ) is a seaside resort and civil parish on the North Devon coast, England, with a small harbour surrounded by cliffs.

The parish stretches along the coast from the 'Coastguard Cottages' in Hele Bay toward the east and along the Torrs to Lee Bay toward the west. The resort is hilly and the highest point within the parish boundary is 'Hore Down Gate', inland and 860 feet (270 m) above sea level.