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.

2 of 57 venues shown

Every venue on the trail

  1. Venue 35, Chris Swailes10 Montpelier Terrace, Ilfracombe
  2. Venue 41, Clare Russell4 Bicclescombe Park Road, Ilfracombe

Artists

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

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Makers on the trail

4 venues

  • Miss Pritch artwork

    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
  • Chris Swailes artwork

    35

    Studio or Gallery

    Chris Swailes

    Textiles

    “Chris has been quilting since her retirement from teaching in 2015 and is now hopelessly hooked on producing quilts, play mats, bags, wall art and other quilting related items. Chris is inspired by what she sees in books and magazines, on the internet, by friends, family and by people who have commissioned her to produce a particular piece. She then carefully selects colours, fabric and design to create the finished piece. She uses a variety of quilting techniques depending on purpose and what she wants the finished piece to look like. These include foundation piecing, trapunto, and free motion quilting. Chris mainly creates quilts as gifts for family and friends and delights in the reaction she gets when a quilt is handed over. This is Chris’s fourth Art Trail. She has new quilts to show since her last exhibition.”

    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 Montpelier Terrace
  • Clare Russell artwork

    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
  • Jennifer Jones artwork

    51

    Studio or Gallery

    Jennifer Jones

    CeramicsDrawingPainting+1

    “Jennifer is a mixed media artist who turns her hand to textiles, pottery, baking and traditional mediums, often inspired by her garden and nature.”

    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

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.