South West England
Woolacombe Village Beach
Woolacombe Village Beach

Ilfracombe is the nearest town with a scheduled bus service throughout the day. Barnstaple is served by rail and the National Express Coach Service. A regular bus service connects Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe. Both Ilfracombe and Barnstaple are accessed via Junction 27 of the M5 and then the A361 to Barnstaple and on towards Ilfracombe. Leave A361 at Mullacott Cross roundabout and turn left on the A3343 for Woolacombe.

Woolacombe Tourist Information Centre
The Esplanade
Woolacombe
Tel: 0 1271 870553
Contact via email

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Things to Do

Woolacombe Village Beach, Woolacombe, Devon

Accommodation nearby

Golden Coast Holiday Village
Family holiday park offering everything you need for a great Holiday.

Woolacombe Bay Hotel
Located in the heart of the village, with grounds running to a three mile sandy beach

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Village
Family holiday park offering everything you need for a great Holiday.

Attractions nearby

The Big Sheep
All weather fun. SW Attraction of the year 2003, 2004 and 2005 finalists!

The Milky Way Adventure Park
North Devon's great adventure for all the family!

RHS Garden Rosemoor
If you're looking for a great day out, come along to RHS Garden Rosemoor.


Two miles of magnificent golden sand backed by sandy hills

The vibrant beach is a favourite with families and has a broad expanse of golden sand and offers reasonably safe swimming. Activities on the water include surfing, windsurfing and canoeing and zoning is used to increase safety.

Beach facilities include disabled access, toilets (including disabled), refreshments and lifeguard cover during the summer months.

What's on offer...

  • Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
  • Sandy
  • Toilets
  • Disabled Access
  • Cafe / Shop
  • Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
  • Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
  • Dunes
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Disabled Visitor Facilities

Beach awards...


Contact Details
Woolacombe Village Beach
Parkins Estates Ltd
Woolacombe
Devon
Tel: 01271 870234/870553