Local Information

✓ 10 minutes from Watermouth Castle
✓ Lee Bay, Ilfracombe, EX34 8LR
✓ Secluded rocky cove ideal for rock pooling and coastal walks, surrounded by beautiful countryside.

✓ 30 minute drive from Watermouth Castle
✓ Barricane Beach, Woolacombe, EX34 7DJ
✓ Beautiful sheltered cove known for its rock pools, unique shells and seasonal Sri Lankan curry hut overlooking the sea.

✓ 35 minutes from Watermouth Castle
✓ Croyde Bay, Braunton, EX33 1NZ
✓ Beautiful sandy beach popular with surfers; dogs allowed October–April and on the dunes during summer.

✓ 35 minutes from Watermouth Castle
✓ Putsborough, Croyde, Braunton, EX33 1LB
✓ Wide sandy beach popular with families and surfers, with seasonal lifeguards and excellent views

✓ 30 minutes from Watermouth Castle
✓ Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, EX34 7DL
✓ Award-winning three-mile sandy beach perfect for swimming, surfing and family beach days.

✓ 40 minutes from Watermouth Castle
✓ Saunton Sands, Braunton, EX33 1LQ
✓ Expansive sandy beach backed by Braunton Burrows, perfect for long walks, surfing and coastal views.

✓ 1 minute walk from Watermouth Castle
✓ Watermouth Harbour, Ilfracombe, EX34 9SJ - Tel: 07463 630 611
✓ Friendly harbour café serving coffee, cakes, sandwiches and light lunches.

✓ 3 minute drive / 15 minute walk
✓ Watermouth, Ilfracombe, EX34 9SJ - Tel: 01271 883 388
✓ Traditional pub with bar and restaurant serving hearty meals and local drinks.

✓ 4 minute drive
✓ Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9PG - Tel: 01271 882243
✓ Michelin-listed restaurant offering refined dining and seasonal menus.

✓ 5 minute drive
✓ Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9PG - Tel: 01271 864 450
✓ Traditional Devon pub with coastal views and a varied food menu.

✓ 8 minute drive
✓ Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8PF - Tel: 01271 623130
✓ Casual dining venue offering family-friendly meals and leisure facilities.

✓ 10 minute drive
✓ High Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0ET - Tel: 01271 882 300
✓ Historic inn famous for its unusual architecture and classic pub dining.

✓ 10 minute drive
✓ Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ED - Tel: 01271 649993
✓ Friendly local pub serving drinks, pub classics and regular entertainment.

✓ 10 minute drive
✓ 71 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ED - Tel: 01271 863 632
✓ Contemporary restaurant serving modern British dishes using seasonal produce.

✓ 10 minute drive
✓ 62 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ED - Tel: 01271 863 482
✓ Relaxed tapas restaurant serving Spanish-style sharing dishes.

✓ 1 minute walk from the Castle
✓ Watermouth Harbour, Ilfracombe, EX34 9SJ
✓ Picturesque harbour with moorings for boats and beautiful coastal views.

✓ 10 minute drive from Watermouth Castle
✓ Ilfracombe Harbour, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ
✓ Historic working harbour with colourful boats, coastal views, boat trips, cafés and the famous Damien Hirst statue Verity.

✓ 10 minute drive
✓ Ilfracombe Harbour, EX34 9EQ
✓ High-speed boat trips exploring the North Devon coast with chances to see dolphins and seals.

✓ 10 minute drive to Ilfracombe
✓ The Torrs Walk, Ilfracombe
✓ Stunning coastal walk leading to the peaceful village of Lee with panoramic sea views.

✓ 10 minute drive
✓ 134 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EZ
✓ Independent cinema showing the latest films in the centre of Ilfracombe.

✓ 25 minute drive
✓ Guineaford Road, Barnstaple, EX31 4EA
✓ Private 20-acre garden with lakes, rare plants and a charming tearoom.

✓ 35 minutes from Watermouth Castle
✓ Croyde Bay, Braunton, EX33 1NZ
✓ Live music on Wednesday and Friday evenings at Freshwell Farm. They also have 2 or 3 street food vendors.

✓ 30 minute drive
✓ Barricane Beach, Woolacombe, EX34 7DJ
✓ Seasonal Sri Lankan curry hut overlooking the sea — perfect for sunset evenings.

✓ 25 minute drive
✓ 77 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SR
✓ Modern cinema complex screening the newest film releases.

✓ 30 minute drive
✓ Arlington, Barnstaple, EX31 4LP
✓ National Trust estate featuring a historic house, gardens and countryside walks.

✓ 40 minute drive
✓ Lynton & Lynmouth, North Devon
✓ Picturesque twin coastal villages known for dramatic scenery and the famous cliff railway.

✓ 1 hour drive
✓ Tarr Steps, Dulverton, TA22 9PY
✓ Historic clapper bridge surrounded by beautiful woodland walks on Exmoor.

✓ 1 hour 20 minute drive
✓ Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6SL
✓ National Trust castle with dramatic views, historic interiors and subtropical gardens.

✓ Direct access opposite Watermouth Castle
✓ South West Coast Path – North Devon section
✓ Famous 630-mile coastal walking route with spectacular cliff-top scenery.

✓ 4 April 2026
✓ Watermouth Castle
✓ Local artisan stalls and handmade goods within the Castle grounds.

✓ 10 May 2026
✓ Watermouth Castle
✓ Classic and vintage vehicles displayed in the Castle grounds.

✓ 24 May 2026
✓ Bideford
✓ Popular motorcycle show with bikes, stalls and entertainment.

✓ 5 June 2026
✓ Bideford
✓ Fun downhill race featuring homemade soapbox carts.

✓ 19 July 2026
✓ Clovelly
✓ Harbour festival celebrating fishing heritage and maritime traditions.

✓ 31 July – 2 August 2026
✓ Mortehoe
✓ Village festival with themed scarecrow displays throughout the streets.

✓ 5 August 2026
✓ Chumleigh area
✓ Large agricultural show featuring livestock, food and countryside activities.

✓ 30 August 2026
✓ Ilfracombe
✓ Traditional seaside carnival with floats, parade and entertainment.

✓ 5–6 September 2026
✓ Ilfracombe Harbour
✓ Food festival celebrating local seafood and coastal produce.

✓ 19 September 2026
✓ Appledore
✓ Community family event with stalls, activities and entertainment.

Experience coastal Devon with Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks! Choose from our caravans and lodges and enjoy activities across all three of our holiday parks.

It's not hard to see why visitors come back to experience Devon holiday parks year after year.The sunny, mild climate and the stunning Devon coast make for very special holiday breaks. You have the biggest playground on your doorstep with 16 blue flag Devon beaches (40% of the best beaches in the UK are in Devon), the wild green expanses of Exmoor and Dartmoor, a patchwork of fields, farms and countryside, charming towns, quaint old villages and busy fishing harbours, plus some of the most spectacular headland you will find in the UK.