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Local InformationIlfracombe is a fairly compact town, with most of what you need within easy walking distance. Mariner's Vaults is centrally located: one minute walk to the Seafront, with its beach, theatre, gardens, and cafes; three minutes to the High Street, with its shops, bars, cafes and cinema; three minutes to Fore Street, the oldest part of the town, with its pubs and restaurants; five minutes to the Harbour, with its pubs, cafes, and beach. The following leaflets are packed with information about Ilfracombe: Ilfracombe Guide: Things-To-Do Leaflet: Hard-copy versions of these leaflets are available from the Tourist Information Centre. They can also help with any other queries you may have about Ilfracombe, so please contact them if you need further information.
 Useful numbers for group/stag/hen activitiesThese aren't specific recommendations, and there may be other providers that we have missed. We recommend you phone or email to book in advance, especially in high season. For more options call the Ilfracombe Tourist Information Centre. Surfing: Nearest surfing beaches are Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, 10 - 20 minutes drive away. Plenty of surfboard & wetsuit hire shops open in season at Croyde and Woolacombe. Lessons available from: Surf South West (Croyde & Saunton) - 01271 890400 Boating: Boat Trips (From Ilfracombe): Ilfracombe Princess - 01271 879727 Diving/fishing etc. (From Ilfracombe): Obsession Boat Charters - 01271 866325 / 07971 462024 (mobile on board) Golf: Plenty of courses within 30 minutes drive: Ilfracombe Golf Club - 01271 862176 Shooting (clays): North Devon Shooting Ground (about 3 miles away) - 01271 863959 / 850393 Other: Keypitts (about 3 miles away). Quad bikes; off-road 4x4 driving; paintball; horse trekking - 01271 862247 |