Alex McWilliam-Brice

We say congratulations to Ilfracombe and thank you Damien Hirst!!! His bronze 67 foot statue known as Verity will be installed at Ilfracombe pier on... Continue Reading

Chris and Abby are very happy to announce that they have been the proud owners of Ocean Backpackers for ten years today! On 4th July... Continue Reading

Damien Hirst, the world famous artist who lives locally has recently applied for planning permission to display his new creation in Ilfracombe Harbour. The towering... Continue Reading

Chill away the weekend at the Landmark Beer and Music Festival in Ilfracombe from Friday 4th-Monday 7th May 2012.With a selection of real ales to... Continue Reading

Congratulations to Ilfracombe for recently achieving “walkers are welcome” status. It’s a new community led scheme to demonstrate the commitment to making your visit to... Continue Reading

For all those keen walkers amongst you, do not forget the forthcoming North Devon and Exmoor walking festival, now in it’s twelth year. It runs... Continue Reading

Fancy walking some of the breathtaking South West Coast Path? Cycling along the tranquil Tarka Trail? Surfing the waves at the spectacular Woolacombe Beach? Or... Continue Reading

When it comes to finding budget accommodation in Ilfracombe (or a place to rest your head after an exciting day of surfing in Woolacombe), the... Continue Reading

Here at Ilfracombes biggest (and some would say best) backpackers we pride ourselves on offering top quality youth hostel accommodation to people from all walks... Continue Reading

We are very pleased to announce that the London Organising Comitee of the Olympic Games announced last week that the official Olympic Torch will pass... Continue Reading