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
- Venue 28, Amanda Gartshore, Maggs AshtonIlfracombe and North Devon Sub Aqua Club, Ropery Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 31, Alison Rowe, Fiona Bates, Paul Swailes, The Pier GalleryThe Pier Gallery, 10 The Quay, Ilfracombe
- Venue 36, Ilfracombe Junior SchoolThe School Gym – Ilfracombe Junior School, Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe
Artists
101 makers across 3 zones — filter to find your kind of thing.
Medium
Ceramics12Drawing24Jewellery8Mixed Media30Painting50Photography10Print-makingApplied9Textiles9Other33Open Garden3Accessibility and facilities
Wheelchair accessible27Toilet for visitors0Viewable from the pavement0Food or drink offered0Makers on the trail
7 venues
17
Studio or Gallery
Sarah Mckay
Print-making“I studied art, photography and printing in Surrey and moved to Ilfracombe 3 years ago. How fortunate are we to have a wealth of inspirational views!”
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
21
Studio or Gallery
Jane Baker
Mixed MediaPaintingPrint-making“Jane’s abstract mixed media works have evolved from a deep seated ideas led approach.”
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.
Above garages
22
Studio or Gallery
Megan Whitson
Print-making“Megan attended the Bristol School of Art and has ever since been exploring her creative practice.”
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.
Hillcrest
28
Studio or Gallery
Amanda Gartshore
DrawingPaintingPrint-making“I feel fortunate to live in this beautiful area. For the 2026 Art Trail, I am focusing on our North Devon landscape and aim to show landscape studies from sketches to final pieces.”
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 and North Devon Sub Aqua Club
31
Studio or Gallery
Alison Rowe
Print-making“Having completed a BA (Hons) degree in Textile Design at Camberwell School of Art, London, I embarked on a career in the fashion textile industry as a designer/colourist.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
The Pier GalleryWheelchair 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
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
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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.
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.