Ilfracombe Harbour History & Ghost Walking Tour
Ilfracombe Harbour History & Ghost Walking Tour
Discover the history and strange happenings of Ilfracombes seafront.Join our Ghost and history walking tour as we explore from The Landmark Theatre to Fore Street (one of the oldest streets in Ilfracombe) and hear true stories of strange events, unexpected deaths ghosts & Hauntings and the history of some of the iconic buildings.
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The Landmark Theatre
The Ilfracombe Hotel was built in the town's Victorian tourist heyday and was the town's first purpose-built luxury hotel. Opened on May 15, 1867, the imposing building occupied a prime site bordering the sea, overlooking Capstone Hill and Wildersmouth beach.
10 minutesIlfracombe
1880s was known as the Alexandra Hotel. 1970’s couple called Blackmore owned or managed the Hotel. Also one of the most Haunted pubs in the town.
Ilfracombe Harbour
There has been a port at Ilfracombe since the 12th Century and a settlement for much longer. Because of the natural layout of the harbour, Ilfracombe became a significant safe port (registered port of refuge) on the Bristol Channel.
15 minutesSt Nicholas Chapel
It is known to have been used as a lighthouse at the time of Henry 8th and to this day the light remains on guiding shipping into the harbour.
5 minutesGeorge & Dragon
The George is Ilfracombe’s oldest pub earliest date found is 1360. Original name St George and Dragon. It is reported that there are 4 residential spirits there and 30 plus like to visit.
10 minutesIncluded
- All Fees and Taxes
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.