Social History

A short history of the Barnstaple and Ilfracombe Railway

There were a great many schemes to build a railway line between Barnstaple and Ilfracombe and in the end the

Woolacombe and Mortehoe’s coastline have had many shipwrecks over the years. The coastguards have played an important role in protecting

We are now closed for the 2024 season.

Thank you to everyone who has visited and supported us this year, we can’t wait to see you next year.

We are working on the 2025 events programme and will share details as soon as possible! An exciting year ahead.

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