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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.
7 of 57 venues shown
Every venue on the trail
- Venue 2, Ian Hudson15 Broad Park Avenue, Ilfracombe
- Venue 9, hand:plant76 High Street, Ilfracombe
- Venue 24, Natasha Quarmby43 Fore Street, Ilfracombe
- Venue 33, Cracking NutsThe Coach House, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 36, Ilfracombe Junior SchoolThe School Gym – Ilfracombe Junior School, Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe
- Venue 41, Clare Russell4 Bicclescombe Park Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 47, Edward ThomasGarden Flat, 24 Crofts Lea Park, Ilfracombe
Artists
101 makers across 3 zones — filter to find your kind of thing.
Medium
Ceramics12Drawing24Jewellery8Mixed Media30Painting50Photography10Print-making9Textiles9Other33Open Garden3Accessibility and facilities
Wheelchair accessibleApplied27Toilet for visitors0Viewable from the pavement0Food or drink offered0Makers on the trail
7 venues
2
Studio or Gallery
Ian Hudson
Painting“I have lived and worked in North Devon since 1980, painting watercolours of local landscapes and seascapes.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
15 Broad Park AvenueWheelchair accessible: yes
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
24
Studio or Gallery
Natasha Quarmby
Painting“If you walk down Fore Street in Ilfracombe, you will find Natasha busy painting in her newly rebranded studio, The little Yellow Art Shop.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
43 Fore StreetWheelchair accessible: yes
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
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
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.