Yes, Ilfracombe hosts seasonal, weekly craft markets at the Landmark Theatre on Fridays. While it does not have a large, daily traditional pannier market, the town features a good selection of independent shops, local butchers, and a greengrocer in the town centre. Nearby, the {{}}South Molton Pannier Market{{< /site_name>}} (roughly 30-40 mins away) operates for larger produce needs.
A visit to Ilfracombe's town centre is a treat for shoppers and fans of Victorian architecture and history alike. With an excellent selection of independent shops, a greengrocer, butchers and health food store some handed down through generations. You will also find pharmacies and a building society.
First, let's look at the early morning hours, when vendors are unloading their goods and spirits are high. This is definitely the best time to go if your goal is snagging the freshest produce and breads and the widest selection.
Many attractions are walkable: visit the Ilfracombe Aquarium, St Nicholas Chapel on Lantern Hill (oldest lighthouse), unique Tunnels Beaches, Ilfracombe Museum, Bicclescombe Park, and Hele Cornmill.
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Ilfracombe's High Street isn't just about shopping; it's about personal service. Here, shopkeepers and business owners have time for their customers, offering genuine, face-to-face interactions that make every visit unique.
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Farmers markets are an ideal opportunity to offer their produce such as meat, vegetables, and dairy products. You can also sell locally made wines, jams, honey or baked goods which many people prefer to the generic ones on sales in supermarkets.
Central Ilfracombe is the most deprived area in Devon according to the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) , as reported by Devon Community Foundation. Terry Elliott, a Labour member on Ilfracombe Town Council, said the north Devon town had "endemic, longstanding issues" around deprivation.
