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Indoor Things to Do in Ilfracombe
British weather doesn't do refunds — but a rainy day in Ilfracombe doesn't have to be a write-off. These attractions have indoor or all-weather areas, so the day stays fun whatever the sky does.
Museums & Galleries
3.7 mi from Ilfracombe
Combe Martin Museum
Combe Martin Museum is a small, accredited local history museum and Tourist Information Point set over three floors, covering silver mining, maritime and farming heritage, village...
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Theme Parks
14.3 mi from Ilfracombe
The BIG Sheep
The BIG Sheep is a family theme park and farm attraction in Woolacombe, Devon, offering live shows such as the World-Famous Sheep Race and Duck Trials, an animal barn to meet pigs,...
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19.3 mi from Ilfracombe
The Milky Way Adventure Park
The Milky Way Adventure Park is a family theme park near Bideford, close to the North Cornwall border, combining rides, indoor play and live shows across more than 110,000 sq ft of...
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Water Parks
29.8 mi from Ilfracombe
Aquasplash Play Pool
Aquasplash Play Pool is a seasonal outdoor water play attraction at Aberavon, forming part of the wider Aberavon Leisure & Fitness Centre run by Celtic Leisure. It operates from la...
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Where to stay near Ilfracombe
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
More around Ilfracombe
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Ilfracombe guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Ilfracombe?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Ilfracombe Museum, Ilfracombe Aquarium and Hele Cornmill — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
Not booked yet? See the best places to stay in Ilfracombe.