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 12, Ilf. Photography Festival, Mark Johnson, Mary TaylorThe Carlton Hotel
  2. Venue 40, Bicclescombe Park GardenBicclescombe Park Sensory Garden, Bicclescombe Park, Ilfracombe
  3. 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.

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Makers on the trail

7 venues

  • Ilfracombe Photography Festival artwork

    12

    Studio or Gallery

    Ilf. Photography Festival

    Photography

    “Ilfracombe Photography Festival will offer something for everyone – from curious beginners to seasoned creatives, from instagrammers to camera club members – and will blend exhibitions, workshops, talks, photo walks, gear demos, film screenings and competitions into a memorable weekend experience.”

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

    The Carlton HotelWheelchair accessible: yes
  • Mark Johnson artwork

    12

    Studio or Gallery

    Mark Johnson

    Photography

    “Until I can to North Devon, I did not realise I had any artistic talent at all.”

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

    The Carlton HotelWheelchair accessible: yes
  • Mary Taylor artwork

    12

    Studio or Gallery

    Mary Taylor

    Painting

    “Mary works mainly on canvass to create a joyful and stylised interpretation of coastal life around North Devon.”

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

    The Carlton HotelWheelchair accessible: yes
  • Bicclescombe Park artwork

    40

    Open Garden

    Bicclescombe Park Garden

    Open Garden, hosted by Bicclescombe Park Garden

    “Community Resource (Devon) CIC is a day service for adults with learning disabilities.”

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

    Bicclescombe Park Sensory GardenWheelchair accessible: yes
  • Curlstone Creatives artwork

    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
  • John Williams artwork

    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
  • Marwood Art Group artwork

    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.

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.