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.

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Every venue on the trail

  1. Venue 9, hand:plant76 High Street, Ilfracombe
  2. Venue 33, Cracking NutsThe Coach House, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe
  3. Venue 47, Edward ThomasGarden Flat, 24 Crofts Lea Park, Ilfracombe

Artists

101 makers across 3 zones — filter to find your kind of thing.

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Makers on the trail

3 venues

  • Hand-plant artwork

    9

    Studio or Gallery

    hand:plant

    Gallery Cafe, Workshops

    “Open since 2021, hand:plant is a multi purpose space; part local art gallery, part coffee shop, and a relaxed venue offering affordable arts and crafts workshops. Always striving to engage more people with their local arts scene, we were winners of this year’s North Devon Flourishing Culture Award in the Rural and Community category.”

    Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.

    76 High StreetWheelchair accessible: yes
  • Jonathan Webster artwork

    33

    Studio or Gallery

    Cracking Nuts

    Doodle Workshop, Refreshments

    “Cracking Nuts will be opening its doors throughout the Ilfracombe Art Trail, offering a welcoming space to pause, refuel, and enjoy something creative. Refreshments will include teas and coffees, freshly squeezed lemonade, and a variety of hot nuts roasted on site throughout the weekend, also served with ice cream for a simple treat while exploring the trail.”

    Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.

    The Coach HouseWheelchair accessible: yes
  • Edward Thomas artwork

    47

    Studio or Gallery

    Edward Thomas

    Sculpture

    “I am a figuratively trained sculptor with over fifteen years of experience in fine art, craft, and large-scale sculptural production. My practice focuses on close observation of the human form, exploring presence, character, and a sense of place through material, process, and detail.”

    Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.

    Garden FlatWheelchair 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.

Every workshop, by day

Saturday 9 May

  • Testing this

    We dance about

    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.