Ilfracombe
Woody Bay is accessed via a steep path through the woods to the rocky pebble and shingle beach. It is a secluded hidden gem for dog walkers due to its location on the South West Coast path. Te Woody Bay Hotel has views across the bay.
Combe Martin offers the visitor glimpses of the headlands: Great and Little Hangman on the approach to the village and harbour. Situated on the edge of Exmoor
National Park with an award winning beach and bay. Tere is something for everyone. Te Combe Martin Museum is interesting and doubles as the Visitor Centre. Tis town is also home to the COMBE MARTIN WILDLIFE AND DINOSAUR PARK offering great fun for the kids.
THE COMBE MARTIN WILDLIFE AND DINOSAUR PARK is in over 28 acres of spectacular sub tropical gardens within the North Devon area of natural beauty area. Te maintenance of the Park and the upkeep of its animals rely on the income from its customers. Te park aims for ‘more animals, less cages’ , and has a genuine passion for encouraging a respect for the natural world. As well as lions, wolves, sea lions, otters, monkeys, wallabies, exotic birds and more, the Park is renowned for the impressive life sized animatronic dinosaurs! Tere are daily Free Shows, talks, encounters and a number of ‘Animal Experiences’ to enjoy, interaction is encouraged, with the knowledgeable keepers and some truly magnificent animals. In addition, there is an exhilarating Dino Express Train Ride, a tropical house, Bug World and Tomb of the Pharaohs.
At Hele Bay there is a shingle beach with sand at low tides. A holiday park, hotels, pubs, cafes and shops make this a useful resort. Car parking is close to the beach, but wheel chair access is challenging. Hele Billy’s Bar & Restaurant is recommended. Nearby Hele Corn Mill, with guided tours, is a unique working watermill located just 300m from the beach.
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North Devon’s major resort is Ilfracombe, with a number of attractions within walking distance of the town centre. Te award- winning Ilfracombe Aquarium, the unique Tunnels Beaches, Ilfracombe Museum, Larkstone Leisure Park and Chambercombe Manor is to name a few.
In the harbour there are water- sports such as gig racing etc. and from the quay, there are trips to Lundy Island, cruises for sea-life safaris, diving and more. Tere is also fishing from the harbour, the beach, off the pier or rocks. Charter boats for fishing can be hired, but it is advisable to book early at busy times. Te George & Dragon is worth a visit. Osprey Charters will ensure that you have an exciting DAY OUT fishing.
St Nicholas Chapel is at the top of Lantern Hill, housing the oldest working lighthouse in the UK. Te working RNLI Lifeboat Station welcomes visitors and VERITY, a 20m bronze statue of a pregnant woman, is at the harbour. Te harbour is also the venue for events such as Sea Ilfracombe And Rescue Day showcasing the work of the emergency services.
Just outside of Ilfracombe, KEYPITTS FARM is the place to go for a fun day out quad and mountain biking or off road driving in Jeeps. Te farm has two hundred acres with woods, pasture land, brooks and ponds which all add to the excitement of the many activities on offer.
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