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.
14 of 57 venues shown
Every venue on the trail
- Venue 45, Caitlin Wilson18 Croftswood Villas, Ilfracombe
- Venue 46, Robert Andrew24 New Barnstaple Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 47, Edward ThomasGarden Flat, 24 Crofts Lea Park, Ilfracombe
- Venue 48, Kya Beers7 Larkstone Crescent, Ilfracombe
- Venue 49, Lily bea Clifton2 The Gables, Chambercombe Park Rd, Ilfracombe
- Venue 50, Jo Payne11 Chambercombe Park Terrace, Ilfracombe
- Venue 51, Ben Jones, David Jones, Jennifer Jones, Katie JonesThe Gallery, Hele Cornmill and Tearoom, Watermouth Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 52, Mark Rochester25 Beach Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 53, Alix Hazell39 Beach Road, Ilfracombe
- Venue 54, Wendy GreavesBerry Mill House & Studio, Mill Lane, Ilfracombe
- Venue 55, Louise Godber, Philippa EllamCotswold, Barton Lane, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe
- Venue 56, Sarah LockettBessemer Thatch, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe
- Venue 57, Gill RogersWoodvale Cottage, Sterridge Valley, Ilfracombe
- Venue 58, Kate Rees, Sally LakinThe Art Barn, Sterridge Valley, Berrynarbor
Artists
101 makers across 3 zones — filter to find your kind of thing.
Medium
Ceramics12Drawing24Jewellery8Mixed Media30Painting50Photography10Print-making9Textiles9Other33Open Garden3Accessibility and facilities
Wheelchair accessible27Toilet for visitors0Viewable from the pavement0Food or drink offered0Makers on the trail
19 venues
45
Studio or Gallery
Caitlin Wilson
CeramicsPainting“Originally from Bristol, I trained in illustration, a discipline that sparked a love for ceramics.”
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.
18 Croftswood Villas
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
48
Studio or Gallery
Kya Beers
DrawingMixed MediaPainting“Kya Beers is a Bristol-based mixed media artist from the coastal town of Ilfracombe, Devon. Working through portraiture, text and natural elements, she builds oil paintings on layered, abstract grounds – combining gestural mark-making with spray paint, drawing and collage-like surfaces.”
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 Larkstone Crescent
49
Studio or Gallery
Lily bea Clifton
DrawingPainting“My artistic journey is intrinsically linked to the legacy of my late father, the celebrated wildlife artist Mick Cawston. Growing up immersed in his world of creativity, I was always sketching, a passion that led to winning art competitions and representing my school in various events. This foundational passion flourished during my fine art studies in college, where I consistently achieved high grades, refining my technical skills in oil paints and charcoal.”
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.
2 The Gables
50
Studio or Gallery
Jo Payne
Painting“Working from my studio in Ilfracombe, I express elements absorbed from my surroundings to create atmospheric sea paintings which focus on huge skies, interesting horizons, wide open spaces and the constant play between light and shadow.”
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 Chambercombe Park Terrace
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
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
51
Studio or Gallery
Katie Jones
CeramicsDrawingPainting“Growing up, we were always encouraged to be creative. As a result, I have tried many different forms of media from pottery to cross stitch – there are very few I haven’t had a go at! I tend to switch between these from one piece to another. I have always loved animals and nature making it my main subject in my artwork.”
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
52
Studio or Gallery
Mark Rochester
DrawingPainting“I trained and worked as a textile designer, supplying original designs, archival reworking and colouring for interior use for European and American clients. Living here, I have been painting and drawing for pure pleasure.”
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.
25 Beach Road
53
Studio or Gallery
Alix Hazell
PaintingPhotography“Alix is predominantly a seascape & landscape artist, her love of the outdoors and travel is the source of her creativity. Having lived in the French Alps, New Zealand and Canada, these remarkable places have all made their impact on Alix.”
Step-free access throughout. There is no toilet, no view from the pavement and nothing to eat or drink.
39 Beach RoadWheelchair accessible: yes
54
Studio or Gallery
Wendy Greaves
Textiles“Whereas landscapes have always fuelled artistic expression, I am convinced that textiles and fibre art possess an unrivalled capacity to conjure their spirit in a tangible, sensory way.”
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.
Berry Mill House & Studio
55
Studio or Gallery
Louise Godber
Mixed MediaPainting“In 2025 I took a sabbatical and made it my year of art. I loved it so much I have continued!”
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.
Cotswold
55
Studio or Gallery
Philippa Ellam
Mixed MediaPaintingPrint-making“After retiring from a rewarding and challenging 35 year career as a nurse both in the NHS and hospice care I was excited to have time to learn to paint.”
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.
Cotswold
56
Studio or Gallery
Sarah Lockett
Painting“Sarah Lockett is a contemporary artist whose impressionist-style landscapes evoke the dynamic beauty of the wild coastline and rolling countryside. Her expressive brushwork and layered technique lend a distinct energy to her work, capturing both movement and mood.”
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.
Bessemer Thatch
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
58
Studio or Gallery
Kate Rees
Ceramics“Since studying Zoology many years ago, I have always been interested in how animals are adapted to their environments through their physiology and behaviour.”
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 Art Barn
58
Studio or Gallery
Sally Lakin
Print-makingTextiles“I have only recently started showing my Lino cuts.”
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 Art Barn
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.