Ilfracombe Market

Weekly markets, events & seaside atmosphere in North Devon

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A Market With More Going On

Ilfracombe Market is more than just stalls. Alongside our regular market days, the area comes alive throughout the year with seasonal attractions, family entertainment, and special events.

From summer fairs and visiting attractions to crazy golf and bouncy castles, there’s always something happening nearby — making the market a great day out for all ages.

A coastal town with a fairground, amusement rides, and stalls in the foreground. Residential buildings and a church are visible behind the fairground. The town is situated near the ocean with cliffs in the background, and boats are docked at a marina.
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Summer Fun & Visiting Attractions

During the summer months, especially in July, the market area often welcomes additional attractions including:

• Visiting fairground rides in July
• Crazy golf nearby is always open
• Bouncy castles - weather dependent
• One-off event days like Jack in the Green and themed markets - check our what’s on page - click HERE

These attractions vary throughout the season and add to the lively atmosphere around the market.

Festive outdoor event with children and adults, some in colorful costumes and fairy wings, playing with ribbons on a wet brick surface, with onlookers in the background.

Jack in the Green Ilfracombe annual procession - operates the first Sunday this year its lands on the 3rd of May.

Click HERE for more information about Jack in the Green Ilfracombe

A Taste of the Market

Ilfracombe Market is home to a wide mix of independent traders, creatives, and small businesses. From handmade crafts and artwork to gifts, jewellery, and street food, our traders change throughout the season, keeping the market fresh and varied.

We’re proud to support local makers alongside visiting traders, giving shoppers the chance to discover something different each time they visit.

A display of colorful bird and abstract art prints on a table, with some postcards and greeting cards featuring vibrant bird illustrations, patterned tiles, and circular rainbow designs.
Black leather jacket with colorful floral embroidery and silver studs on a white mannequin in a store.
Display of men's socks in various colors and brands at a market stall, including cotton, fleece, and lambs wool socks, with price tags and packaging labels.
Various scented candles and decorative wax melts on display, with some in jars labeled 'Strawberries & Cream,' 'Pineapple,' and other flavors, along with beeswax candles in silicone molds and wax shapes on a counter.
A display rack holding various colorful handmade earrings in the shape of fruits, animals, flowers, and other playful designs.
A display of hats with various colorful cannabis leaf patterns on a table at an outdoor market or event. The hats feature different colors and designs, including pink, green, black, and multicolored backgrounds.
A pile of various colorful plush toys, including Pikachu, a green plush frog, a Scooby-Doo, a clown fish, and others in different shapes and sizes.
Colorful plastic figurines of various animals including crabs, dragons, lions, unicorns, and other creatures arranged on a black surface for sale, with a price tag of $4.00.

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