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 16, Ilf. Art & Craft Society9/10, The Promenade, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 35, Chris Swailes10 Montpelier Terrace, Ilfracombe
- Venue 41, Clare Russell4 Bicclescombe Park Road, Ilfracombe
Artists
101 makers across 3 zones — filter to find your kind of thing.
Medium
Ceramics12Drawing24Jewellery8Mixed Media30Painting50Photography10Print-making9TextilesApplied9Other33Open Garden3Accessibility and facilities
Wheelchair accessible27Toilet for visitors0Viewable from the pavement0Food or drink offered0Makers on the trail
6 venues
15
Studio or Gallery
Ilf. Infant/Nursery School
Textiles“Come and discover the incredible talent flourishing within our school as we showcase our collaborative work, celebrating identity, creativity and connection in the world. Each contribution represents a unique voice, reminding us that no two people are the same. Just as every colour, mark and shape plays an essential part in the overall design, so every child in our school community plays an important role in society.”
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
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
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
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
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
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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.