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A Self-Guided Walk of Ilfracombe’s History and Ghostly Highlights
A Self-Guided Walk of Ilfracombe’s History and Ghostly Highlights
A Self Guided Walk of Ilfracombe’s History and Ghostly Highlights
A Self Guided Walk of Ilfracombe’s History and Ghostly Highlights
A Self Guided Walk of Ilfracombe’s History and Ghostly Highlights

A Self-Guided Walk of Ilfracombe’s History and Ghostly Highlights

By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $9 per adult
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Overview

Journey through Ilfracombe’s fascinating history on this immersive 45-minute self-guided walking tour. Starting at the High Street, you’ll journey through the town’s oldest areas, hear spine-tingling ghost stories, and delve into tales of wreckers, smugglers, and Victorian holidaymakers. Wander through Fore Street, where your final stop is the George & Dragon, a pub dating back to the 1300s. Along the way, you’ll see a variety of architectural styles spanning from the 1200s to the present, including Georgian, Regency, and Victorian buildings. Learn about the people who once occupied these historic structures, some of whom still haunt them. Along the way, learn about Titanic survivor Alice Francis Louisa Philips, Victorian policing, and myths surrounding local murders. From the Queens Hotel to Fore Street’s historic charm, this tour offers a deeper appreciation of Ilfracombe’s rich past, unique stories, and architectural heritage.

Activity location

  • Marlborough Road
    • EX34 9NG, Ilfracombe, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Marlborough Road
    • EX34 9NG, Ilfracombe, England, United Kingdom

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A Self-Guided Walk of Ilfracombe’s History and Ghostly Highlights in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • Opening hours: Wed 12:00am-11:59pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$8.99 x 1 Adult$8.99
Total
Price is $8.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's includedWhat's includedApp for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's includedFlexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedDirections to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • While strollers might navigate some areas, the historic streets and buildings may present challenges, such as cobblestones or steps.

Activity itinerary

High Street (Pass by)
Stroll along Ilfracombe’s historic High Street, where the past meets the present in its bustling shops and charming facades. You’ll hear stories of the town’s evolution and uncover secrets from its Iron Age origins to its role in the Victorian holiday boom.
George & Dragon (Pass by)
Marvel at the George & Dragon, one of Devon’s oldest pubs, dating back to the 1300s. You’ll step into a place steeped in history, where tales of smugglers, wreckers, and ghostly encounters come to life.
Fore Street (Pass by)
Walk through the atmospheric lanes of Fore Street, a historic thoroughfare lined with centuries-old buildings. You’ll feel the echoes of past residents and discover why this area was central to the town’s bustling activity.
Embassy Cinema Ilfracombe (Pass by)
Take in the art deco design of the Embassy Cinema, a nod to Ilfracombe’s mid-20th-century vibrancy. You’ll learn about its significance in the community and how it became a hub for entertainment and social gatherings.
Wellington Arms (Pass by)
Admire the timeless charm of the Wellington Arms, a quintessential British pub. You’ll uncover its role in local life and the intriguing stories of patrons from centuries past.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMarlborough Road
    • EX34 9NG, Ilfracombe, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMarlborough Road
    • EX34 9NG, Ilfracombe, England, United Kingdom

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