Where is Tunnels Beaches?

Tunnels Beaches is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 8FE), in the parish of Ilfracombe.

How do I get to Tunnels Beaches?

Drivers can use postcode EX34 8FE.

Is Tunnels Beaches a protected site?

Yes — Tunnels Beaches is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).

Is Tunnels Beaches free to visit?

Yes, Tunnels Beaches is free to enter.

How do I get to Tunnels Beaches?

Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 8FE. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.

Beaches · South West England

Tunnels Beaches

In or near Mortehoe.

Free admission

Tunnels Beaches — tourist attraction in Ilfracombe, England.

Tunnels Beaches, beaches in Devon — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–3 h
Best time of year: Summer (Jun–Aug)

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Tunnels Beaches is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Wikidata describes it as: "tourist attraction in Ilfracombe, England". Coordinates: 51.2110°, -4.1259°.

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Tunnels Beaches are a set of coves in Ilfracombe, Devon, reachable from land only through tunnels cut through the rock. They are a local tourist attraction. The tunnels were excavated by the Ilfracombe Sea Bathing Company in the 1820s.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 51.2110, -4.1259
County: Devon
District: North Devon
Parish: Ilfracombe
Postcode: EX34 8FE
Parliamentary constituency: North Devon
Official site: www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q131555979 (CC0)
wikipedia: Tunnels Beaches (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: High tide at Tunnels Beach - geograph.org.uk - 5022804.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Museums · South West England

Ilfracombe Museum

Ilfracombe Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

♿👶↗ ilfracombemuseum.co.uk

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Wild swimming spots · South West England

Bathing Pool

Bathing Pool — a wild swimming in england south west.

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Theatres · South West England

Landmark Theatre

Landmark Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

♿👶↗ ilfracombemuseum.co.uk

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Open-air theatres · South West England

Landmark Theatre

Landmark Theatre — a open-air theatre in england south west.

↗ parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

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Beaches · South West England

Wildersmouth Beach

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Theatres · South West England

Alexandra Theatre

Alexandra Theatre in England South West, United Kingdom.

♿↗ ilfracombemuseum.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Tunnels Beaches

Places to stay

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Hostels · South West England

Ocean Backpackers

Ocean Backpackers — a hostel in england south west.

Bunch Of Grapes Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

St. George

St. George in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

Pack o' Cards

Pack o' Cards in England South West, United Kingdom.

↗ packocards.co.uk

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Historic pubs · South West England

Black Horse Inn

Black Horse Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South West England

Heanton Court

Heanton Court in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tunnels Beaches?: Tunnels Beaches is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 8FE), in the parish of Ilfracombe.
What is Tunnels Beaches?: Tunnels Beaches — tourist attraction in Ilfracombe, England.
How do I get to Tunnels Beaches?: Drivers can use postcode EX34 8FE.
Is Tunnels Beaches a protected site?: Yes — Tunnels Beaches is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Tunnels Beaches free to visit?: Yes, Tunnels Beaches is free to enter.
How do I get to Tunnels Beaches?: Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 8FE. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.

Plan your visit

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From the Wikipedia article

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