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- Day
- Saturday 9 May
- Time
- 02:03 to 03:03
- Price
- Free to attend
- Taking part
- Book in advance — 2 places.
Email drcharles194@gmail.com to book
- Run by
- Tester
- Where
- The Gallery, venue 51. Look for it on the map above.
Ilfracombe Art Trail 2026 — 9–10 May 2026
What’s on
The map, the makers and the workshops, all in one place. Start anywhere — narrow it to what you fancy, then save the doors you want to walk to.
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The map
Every venue on the trail, numbered as the brochure numbers them. Tap a pin to see who is inside, then add them to your trail.
5 of 57 venues shown
Every venue on the trail
- Venue 16, Ilf. Art & Craft Society9/10, The Promenade, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 30, Chris Paterson DeaconPip & Jim’s Community Hall, St James’ Place, Ilfracombe
- Venue 36, Ilfracombe Junior SchoolThe School Gym – Ilfracombe Junior School, Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe
- Venue 41, Clare Russell4 Bicclescombe Park Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 44, Curlstone Creatives, John Williams, Marwood Art GroupNorth Devon Resort, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe
Artists
101 makers across 3 zones — filter to find your kind of thing.
Medium
Ceramics12DrawingApplied24Jewellery8Mixed Media30Painting50Photography10Print-making9Textiles9Other33Open Garden3Accessibility and facilities
Wheelchair accessibleApplied27Toilet for visitors0Viewable from the pavement0Food or drink offered0Makers on the trail
7 venues
16
Studio or Gallery
Ilf. Art & Craft Society
CeramicsDrawingJewellery+4“Inside the art & craft centre you will find a large selection of original paintings created by talented local artists. From animals, flowers, local seascapes and harbour scenes to studies of beautiful North Devon and Exmoor there’s something to suit every ones taste. The craft work selection is just as varied. On show there’s stained glass work, hand created glass sculptures and jewellery items, pottery, woodturning, handmade cards, felted, sewn and knitted creations. So whether you are looking for a large picture for that special place in your home, a small present for a friend or even fancy spoiling yourself with a reminder of your visit to Ilfracombe, you’ll be sure to find something suitable in our art & craft centre… and you can be assured that whatever you buy will have been produced locally and that a part of the cost your purchase will be donated to a local charity.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
9/10Wheelchair accessible: yes
30
Studio or Gallery
Chris Paterson Deacon
DrawingPainting“I have always loved to express myself and my emotions in my art. I trained as an architect and taught Theatre Set Design briefly but eventually joined the RAF before settling in Devon where I found the time and space to reconnect with my creative side in the studio. My canvases often depict the ocean and all its inhabitants and I aim to capture their energy, colour and life. Often my paintings reflect my mood, they are personal and unique. When I am not painting, I turn to drawing, heavily influenced by my architectural roots, I capture images of homes, special places and buildings. Some of my drawings are commissions, others simply to capture their beauty and unique qualities.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
Pip & Jim’s Community HallWheelchair accessible: yes
36
Studio or Gallery
Ilfracombe Junior School
DrawingMixed MediaPrint-making“From questioning what makes art truly art, to blending creativity with poetry and everything in between, our children immerse themselves in the world of artists – both renowned and local. They explore diverse styles and techniques, then bring their own inspired visions to life. Come and discover the incredible talent flourishing within our school!”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
The School Gym – Ilfracombe Junior SchoolWheelchair accessible: yes
41
Studio or Gallery
Clare Russell
DrawingMixed MediaPainting+1“Many years ago I studied fine art and printmaking, and after a year of working in a printmakers co-operative in Oxford, I decided to train to be a teacher, thinking I would have plenty of time to be creative as well – How wrong I was !!!!”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
4 Bicclescombe Park RoadWheelchair accessible: yes
44
Studio or Gallery
Curlstone Creatives
DrawingMixed MediaPainting“Curlstone Creatives started with a graduate of Bournemouth Arts Institute creating artwork in his downtime; pieces that have gradually decorated the walls of our house.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
North Devon ResortWheelchair accessible: yes
44
Studio or Gallery
John Williams
Drawing“I wanted to do something with art after watching my grandad paint with oils. He had a galley with his work in it and I thought that was amazing.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
North Devon ResortWheelchair accessible: yes
44
Studio or Gallery
Marwood Art Group
CeramicsDrawingMixed Media+1“As a group we all have different experience’s when it comes to art.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
North Devon ResortWheelchair accessible: yes
Ilfracombe Art Trail 2026 1 workshop
Workshops on the trail
Things to make, watch and join in with, alongside the open studios. Each one has a letter so you can find it on the map, and its day follows the trail’s own dates.