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.
21 of 57 venues shown
Every venue on the trail
- Venue 1, Delphine Bowden, White Pebbles Garden, Widdershins CroneWhite Pebbles, Torrs Walk Avenue, Ilfracombe
- Venue 3, Lisa WhiteBathos, Osborne Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 8, Lesley Ennis11 Burrow Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 9, hand:plant76 High Street, Ilfracombe
- Venue 10, Family SellingsFlat 3 The Old Picture Hall, Northfield Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 15, Helen Weedon, Ilf. Infant/Nursery School, Joshua Day, Megan Dunleavy, Walter Elliott ArtworkThe Landmark Theatre, The Promenade, Ilfracombe
- Venue 16, Ilf. Art & Craft Society9/10, The Promenade, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 17, Chocolate Emporium, Ley Holloway, Louise Michelle Bird, Sarah Mckay, Sue SmithIlfracombe Chocolate Emporium, 6 High Street, Ilfracombe
- Venue 20, Ali Hogg35 Oxford Grove, Ilfracombe
- Venue 23, CombeToons, Dabecdesigns, Fortythree ShopUpstairs @ Fortythree Shop, 37 Fore Street, Ilfracombe
- Venue 26, Lizzie Howard, Lucia’s10-11 Fore Street, Ilfracombe
- Venue 27, Sarah Cox8 Gilbert Grove, Ilfracombe
- Venue 32, Julie Anne CookIlfracombe Yacht Club, The Quay, Ilfracombe
- Venue 33, Cracking NutsThe Coach House, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 34, Ecotribo, Michael Roberts, Tanja Marx, Valerie Burnett7 Montpelier Terrace, Ilfracombe
- Venue 37, Heather McNeilly, Nik Sanders6 Furze Hill Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 43, Marion ElmesLosvale House, Horne Park Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 46, Robert Andrew24 New Barnstaple Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 47, Edward ThomasGarden Flat, 24 Crofts Lea Park, Ilfracombe
- Venue 51, Ben Jones, David Jones, Jennifer Jones, Katie JonesThe Gallery, Hele Cornmill and Tearoom, Watermouth Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 57, Gill RogersWoodvale Cottage, Sterridge Valley, Ilfracombe
Artists
101 makers across 3 zones — filter to find your kind of thing.
Medium
Ceramics12Drawing24Jewellery8Mixed Media30Painting50Photography10Print-making9Textiles9OtherApplied33Open Garden3Accessibility and facilities
Wheelchair accessible27Toilet for visitors0Viewable from the pavement0Food or drink offered0Makers on the trail
33 venues
1
Studio or Gallery
Delphine Bowden
JewelleryPaintingHand made journals“Inspired by the natural environment along the North Devon coast and drawing upon my background as a registered nurse, I have a keen interest in healing, which I creatively incorporate into my artwork through colour and poetry.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
White Pebbles
1
Studio or Gallery
Widdershins Crone
Mixed Media Sculpture, Workshop“Vanessa Carter is a mixed media artist deeply influenced by folklore, fantasy and mythology.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
White Pebbles
3
Studio or Gallery
Lisa White
Fused Glass“Glass hooked me in during my very first studio visit and more than decade later it is still just as thrilling. It is pure magic!!!”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Bathos
7
Studio or Gallery
Helen Cousans
Crochet“Hello I’m Helen, the maker behind My Yarn Wanderings.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Trinity Rooms
7
Studio or Gallery
Rachel Stone
JewelleryFused Glass, Lampwork“My love of glass started over 35 years ago when I studied the art of stained glass. Since then I have become a self taught fused glass and lampwork artist. I incorporate elements I have recreated on my lampwork torch into my fused glass panels, pictures and giftware. Also using my torch to create unique one of a kind lampwork and sterling silver jewellery. My work reflects my love of bright colours and the beauty of transparent and opaque glass, together with pure silver and copper to recreate my interpretation of our wonderful local coastal and exmoor scenes. I enjoy encapsulating my love of natures beauty into my pieces of art and often focus my work on flowers, birds, trees and the ocean to create special pieces of art that will hopefully bring years of joy and happiness to the recipient. I always strive to develop new designs and creations and love challenging myself to continuously evolve my work.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Trinity Rooms
8
Studio or Gallery
Lesley Ennis
Mixed MediaSea Glass“I didn’t start out my working life with any intention of making art. Far from it! But moving to Devon 23 years ago, it was when beach combing with my then small children that I discovered how much glass was on the beach.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
11 Burrow Road
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
10
Studio or Gallery
Family Sellings
DrawingMixed MediaPainting+2“John Sellings Snr has been creating traditional representational paintings and prints from his home studio over the last 50+ years.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Flat 3 The Old Picture Hall
14
Studio or Gallery
Laura Maughan
DrawingMixed MediaPainting+2“For this year’s Art Trail I will be show-casing a selection of drawings, paintings and cyanotypes.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Hill
15
Studio or Gallery
Helen Weedon
Mosaic“Helen Weedon creates mosaics that sparkle with colour, character, and a sense of fun. Working in the pique assiette tradition, she transforms vintage china, jewellery, and found objects into vibrant designs that celebrate reinvention and individuality.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
The Landmark TheatreWheelchair accessible: yes
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
17
Studio or Gallery
Chocolate Emporium
Chocolatier and CannDo Workshops“With many years of loving all thing food, I moved here to Ilfracombe in 2017 and have been specialising in hand-making chocolate ever since, running the Award winning Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium
17
Studio or Gallery
Sue Smith
Pen and ink“I previously lived in Oxford working in homelessness and those at risks of it – which underpins a lot of my work.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium
18
Studio or Gallery
Miss Pritch
TextilesAccessories and homewares“Miss Pritch is the work of designer-maker Helen Pritchard, whose love of heritage textiles and modern design comes together in colourful, characterful pieces. Her heirloom baubles, crafted from vintage kimono silks and Liberty prints, began as a family tradition passed down from her mum. Alongside them sit bold bags and homewares made from rescued vintage blankets – all celebrating reuse, craftsmanship, and the beauty of imperfection.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
BANK
20
Studio or Gallery
Ali Hogg
DrawingMixed MediaPainting+1“Frame Ilfracombe’s proprietor – Ali Hogg has been in the industry for over 30 years…as well as showcasing the business, he will be exhibiting examples of his collage, drawing, mixed media and painting.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
35 Oxford Grove
23
Studio or Gallery
CombeToons
Digital drawing“A self-taught artist, originally from Australia, Karen had an international career in Geosciences before moving to her husband’s hometown of Ilfracombe to raise their family in beautiful North Devon. Her work celebrates local landscapes in a graphic style, with a bright palette and uplifting vibe, and is strongly influenced by her travels, as well as her previous career as a geologist!”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Upstairs @ Fortythree Shop
23
Studio or Gallery
Fortythree Shop
CeramicsDrawingJewellery+3“Fortythree Shop is a shared creative space brought together by 16 individual makers each working independently while sharing a passion for craftsmanship and originality.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Upstairs @ Fortythree Shop
26
Studio or Gallery
Lizzie Howard
Acrylics, watercolours and various crafts“An exhibition of mixed media paintings as well as crafts – an explosion of colours and textures to feed the creative spirit! My painting reflects an abstract style, self-expression and hence, has no limits as far as colour and perspective is concerned and it is very satisfying when that particular technique speaks to the onlooker because I know they are on my wavelength! My watercolours, although influenced by my environment, also reflect a certain abstract quality. Crafts include scrap journalling (containing samples of humorous poems composed by me, creating fun out of every day, banal happenings), textural neckwear made from colourful woven yarns and handmade cards for all occasions. A medley of work to catch the eye!”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
10-11 Fore Street
26
Studio or Gallery
Lucia’s
Gallery Cafe, Hosting Author Naomi Barker“Lucia’s is a local coffee house & cafe featuring art work throughout and carefully crafted food plates & deli items.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
10-11 Fore Street
27
Studio or Gallery
Sarah Cox
papier mache“Growing up in Bedfordshire I always hankered to live by the sea and finally made it in 2006.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
8 Gilbert GroveWheelchair accessible: yes31
Studio or Gallery
The Pier Gallery
CeramicsJewelleryPainting+2“The Pier Gallery is situated in the picturesque harbour area of Ilfracombe and opened in the Spring of 2023.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
The Pier GalleryWheelchair accessible: yes
32
Studio or Gallery
Julie Anne Cook
Mixed MediaPaintingHanging sculptures“Julie Anne Cook studied Fine Art at Bath Spa University & grained a B.A. (Hons ) in Fine Art.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Ilfracombe Yacht Club
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
34
Studio or Gallery
Ecotribo
Recycled ocean plastic with purpose“Ecotribo is a couple-run creative practice led by artists Tyrone and Carrie. Tyrone is a designer and art director, while Carrie’s background in film and television brings a strong narrative, production and storytelling sensibility to the studio.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
7 Montpelier Terrace
34
Studio or Gallery
Valerie Burnett
DrawingMixed MediaCollage, lighting installation“While I value the skills and understanding gained through my college experience, my current work focuses on working more intuitively.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
7 Montpelier Terrace
37
Studio or Gallery
Heather McNeilly
Glass“This started as a hobby in 1995 when I enrolled for evening classes in stained glass in Winchester. After nearly ten years of making things for friends and family I took on a workshop at a craft centre near Andover in Hampshire, where I made stained glass windows to commission. During that time I bought a small kiln and started to experiment with fusing glass.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
6 Furze Hill Road
37
Studio or Gallery
Nik Sanders
Stained glass“I have been making leaded stained glass for over ten years. A few years ago I set up Hepzibar.Button to sell stained glass panels and hangings.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
6 Furze Hill Road
43
Studio or Gallery
Marion Elmes
Mixed MediaPaintingGarden Gallery, Open Garden Garden Gallery“As a life-long artist, my first serious art was drawing horses in my exercise books at the back of maths classes, followed by four years at art colleges – Stourbridge and Winchester in the 1960s. Followed by :”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Losvale House
46
Studio or Gallery
Robert Andrew
Mixed MediaPaintingKinetic sculpture“I began my creative life as a freelance illustrator after college, learning to build images through careful lines and quiet observation. Illustration taught me discipline, but it also revealed how much I longed for a space where imagination could stretch beyond the edges of the page.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
24 New Barnstaple Road
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
51
Studio or Gallery
Ben Jones
Mixed MediaCut paper/pixel art/model making“Ben is an avidly online game developer from Manchester. Ben’s work conceptualises a critical commentary of postmodern technology. His neo-pixel art gives a sense of nostalgia, but his skillfully curated vibrant colour palettes, densely packed textures and details always give his work a sense of lighthearted play.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Gallery
51
Studio or Gallery
David Jones
Wood“During the course of my 30 years as a furniture maker, I have tried to express my artistic side through the manufacture of making mainly utilitarian items for others in timber but also gaining insight in the recreation/ repair of period pieces. This has allowed me to create new pieces in different styles as well as my own.”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
The Gallery
57
Studio or Gallery
Gill Rogers
Textile Artist“I am a textile artist whose work weaves together the fluidity of water colour with the texture and rhythm of machine stich, hand embroidery and other materials. My studio in my 18th century cottage in Berrynarbor is my sanctuary and creative space!”
Not wheelchair accessible. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink. Ring ahead to ask what is possible.
Woodvale Cottage
Ilfracombe Art Trail 2026 0 workshops
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.
Nothing listed yet
Ilfracombe Art Trail 2026 has no workshops on the calendar at the moment. Everything else on the trail is open as usual, and this page fills up as the committee adds them.