Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival

The Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival celebrates its fourth annual festival of all things maritime over the first weekend in September and promises an eclectic mix of more than 50 events staged during the three days.

There will be entertainment for young and old scallywags alike. Walk and eat your way around the town with historical guided tours as well as restaurant and gourmet trails, marvel at a re enactment of Napoleon Bonapartes failed attempt to capture Ilfracombe, be enthralled with many street acts and relax at various art exhibitions.

Or, why not try a gig-taster session with the Pilot Gig Club or join in the tug-of-war competitions; explore the coast on cliff top walks or for the really fit have a go at the Sea Ilfracombe Triathlon. For the younger end of the market there will be a Pirate disco/ball, rock pool rambles and a chance to dress up.