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  1. Woolacombe

Woolacombe

This charming area of North Devon is a popular holiday resort thanks to its award-winning beach and the various water sport opportunities that can be had there. Set along the stunning North Devon coastline, the beach at Woolacombe frequently tops “Best Beaches” lists, not just in the UK, but also in Europe.

The Beaches


Woolacombe beach stretches for three miles encompassing golden sands with sand dunes and views across the ocean towards Lundy Island. The main beach area rests between the headlands of Baggy Point and Mort Point and has won numerous awards including the Blue Flag and Premier Seaside Beach Award for its cleanliness, water quality and facilities. It regularly features in Europe’s Best Beaches lists and has also won an accolade for being Britain’s best surfing beach.

The beach and water are what makes Woolcombe such a prime spot for holiday makers, particularly those with young families and those that enjoy water sports, with surfing being the most popular. The water quality and the current make it a great place for the UK’s surf scene and this is well catered for. Whether you are a novice or someone that is well versed in the ways of the water, Woolacombe’s sea front is full of organisations offering equipment for hire as well as instructors and companies running surfing sessions with qualified instructors. Other popular activities at the beach include paddleboarding and hang gliding.

In addition to the sporting opportunities on the beach there are also plenty of beautiful spots that are perfect for relaxing, as well as swimming and enjoying the traditional beach activities. During the summer there are lifeguards on site making it a safe and relaxing place to indulge in swimming and being such a large beach, no matter how busy it gets, there are always plenty of quiet and secluded spots for you to claim as your own during the day.

For those of you who like to bring your dogs on holiday, Woolacombe is an ideal destination. Many of the attractions and accommodation providers have dog-friendly rooms and dogs are welcome on the beach all year around with restrictions in the summer.

Aside from Woolacombe beach, you’ll also find Barricane Beach, a designated site of Scientific Interest, Combesgate Beach which is ideal for swimmers and surfers, as well as Grunta, a smaller beach. These are perfect for rockpooling as the tide goes out and walks and relaxing rests the rest of the time. At the far end of Woolacombe Beach is Putsborough Beach which is also ideal for those who love surfing.

The Village


There are a huge range of activities, attractions and accommodation options for those wishing to stay in Woolacombe and with easy access to the south west coast path as well as the neighbouring areas of Puttsborough and Morthoe, you have plenty of chances to get out and about and explore this beautiful area of Devon. Much of the surrounding countryside is managed by the National Trust and remains unspoilt, not surprisingly, Woolacombe falls within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village has plenty of places to eat, stay and visit with a wide range of pubs, cafes and restaurants offering a friendly and lively atmosphere as well as traditional fish and chip shops serving freshly caught local produce. One of the village’s attractions is the Pirate themed crazy golf course which can be found in the centre of the village.

Being such a popular holiday resort, there are a number of holiday parks, hotels and B&Bs in and around the town which have a number of facilities perfect for family holidays.

Wildlife

Being in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you can expect to find a wide variety of bird and animal life in and around Woolacombe. Lundy Island which can be seen across the ocean from Woolacombe Beach is a protected marine site with a range of more unusual and rare species including puffins and seals. At certain times of the year it is also possible to spot dolphins and smaller sharks as well as various sea birds.

  1. Places to Stay in Woolacombe
    Places to Stay in Woolacombe
    Woolacombe can be found in the picturesque north Devon area and is a popular holiday resort, in part because of the award-winning beach and the abundance of sporting activities that are on offer, but also because of the quality of its accommodation.
  2. What's on in Woolacombe
    What's on in Woolacombe
    With the beach being voted one of the UK’s best beaches, you’d expect to see plenty to shout about in Woolacombe and you’d be right. Aside from the beautiful award winning coastal areas and the abundance of great places to stay, there are plenty of things to see and do when in Woolacombe and the surrounding areas.
  3. Food & Drink in Woolacombe
    Food & Drink in Woolacombe
    Devon has an amazing reputation for its local produce and the wide array of ingredients that come from the surrounding coast and farmland and North Devon is no exception.
  4. Things to do in Woolacombe
    Things to do in Woolacombe
    Woolacombe is a popular holiday resort for families and adventure holiday makers thanks to its award-winning beach, beautiful rugged coast line and wide range of water sports available.

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    Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park is a premium seaside Park with the beach on its doorstep and spectacular sea views, boasting a lively atmosphere with a superb selection of…

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    Welcome to Hidden Valley, an award-winning campsite and touring caravan park in the rolling hills of north Devon. This site is open all year and Hidden Valley Touring Caravan…

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    LEE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR - for sixteen days from Saturday July 27th to Sunday August 11th in the Memorial Hall, EX34 8LW. Open daily from 11am to 4pm. In addition to our…

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    Dogs Trust Ilfracombe Fun Day

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    Join Dogs Trust Ilfracombe for its annual Dogs Trust Fun Day!
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    9 Yards - They're back at The Red Barn with new sticks and still rocking hard!

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    Live Music at The Red Barn

    Woolacombe

    Such & Vincent - Energetic acoustic covers with kickass attitude – expect the weird and wonderful!

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    Live Music at The Red Barn

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    Kindred - Six piece pop & rock covers band. Somerset's' finest!

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    Live Music at The Red Barn

    Woolacombe

    Jim Blair - Our man from Hip Route rocks it out solo!

  12. Big Breakfast

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    Big Breakfast

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    In aid of North Devon Hospice - enjoy a delicious Big Breakfast including tea/coffee and toast. Vegetarian Option too.

    Kindly sponsored by Philip Dennis Foodservice.

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    LTJ Bukem at The Jungle Club

    Woolacombe

    Mariscos and The Jungle Club are beyond proud to announce that the legendary artist and DJ LTJ Bukem will be gracing its infamous turntables on Friday 15th March. Needing no…

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    Sheepdog & Falconry Display

    Woolacombe

    Displays will take place every Wednesday evenings at 6pm. We hope you'll be able to join us for an evening of amazing sheepdogs and breath-taking falconry.

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    The Friendly Invasion

    Woolacombe

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    Join us for a morning of Farmyard fun at Borough Farm as the sheepdog Alfie attempts to rescue Jemima the Duck in the castle. Part sheepdog show,with a hint of pantomime and…

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    Woolacombe

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    Spring Walk Woolacombe

    Woolacombe

    Come out for a fun, free guided walk around Woolacombe. If you are new to walking outdoors and feel like you would like some more support, this walk is great for you.…

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