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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.
9 of 57 venues shown
Every venue on the trail
- 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 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
13 venues
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
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
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
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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.