Where is St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse?

St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 9EQ), in the parish of Ilfracombe.

How do I get to St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse?

Drivers can use postcode EX34 9EQ.

Who owns St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse?

St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse is owned by North Devon District Council.

Is St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse a listed building?

St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse a protected site?

Yes — St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).

Is St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse free to visit?

Yes, St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse is free to enter.

How do I get to St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse?

Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 9EQ. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.

Chapels · South West England

St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse

In or near Combe Martin.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible👪 Family-friendly£

St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse — lighthouse in Devon, England, UK.

St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse, chapels in Devon — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 20 min–45 min

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse is a chapel in Devon, South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. Owned by North Devon District Council. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX34.

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Official information

St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse is a historic site located at Ilfracombe Harbour, adjacent to the aquarium. Visitors can explore the chapel's rich history and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding area, including the famous Verity sculpture by Damien Hirst.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse is located in Ilfracombe, Devon, South-West England. This Grade I listed building serves as both a chapel and a lighthouse, overseen by the North Devon District Council. It is situated within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates: 51.2111, -4.1130
County: Devon
District: North Devon
Parish: Ilfracombe
Postcode: EX34 9EQ
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
Official site: ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q17526732 (CC0)
commons: St Nicholas Chapel, Ilfracombe.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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