Tunnels Beaches

04/07/2024

W♡W!! £5,000 already raised to support breast cancer care at North Devon District Hospital in just one week!!

www.royaldevoncharity.org.uk/event/topless-swim-2024

28/06/2024

Happy to host this female-only charity event, raising money to support breast cancer care at North Devon District Hospital. 💕

🙌📣 We are very excited to announce a SUPER-NEW fundraising event for 2024! 📣🙌

Our first ever Topless Swim 2024 will take place at the stunning Tunnels Beaches in Ilfracombe on Sunday November 3 🏊‍♀️💦

This female-only event will be raising money to support breast cancer care at North Devon District Hospital.

It’ll be refreshing. It’ll be empowering. And we hope it will be a brilliant way to promote body positivity and raise money for the hospital’s breast cancer team AND the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity Fern Centre, North Devon’s cancer wellbeing centre 🌿💜

Topless Swim 2024 has been inspired by North Devon’s ‘Topless Runner’, Louise Bernadette Butcher, who runs topless to promote body positivity following a double mastectomy in 2022. Louise and her family have been supported by the Fern Centre and we want to build on her powerful message, and do even more to raise awareness for breast cancer by promoting unity, empowerment and body positivity.

Registration is £20 and is limited to 250 women. The ticket price includes entry to the iconic Tunnels Beach; a goody bag; a bespoke event bobble hat hand made by our awesome volunteers; and a mug of hot chocolate to warm up after the dip ☕

All participants, staff, volunteers, life guards, entertainment and first aiders will be female.

Find out more and register here 👉 www.royaldevoncharity.org.uk/event/topless-swim-2024

16/05/2024

Evening sea views from our exclusive Wedding Venue… Stunning photo by Ed Godden Photography ✨ Love the shadows cast by our gorgeous David Trubridge Coral pendant lights.

29/04/2024

Great to be featured! ‘5 of The Best Wedding Venues in Devon’…✨

Devon is awash with sublime spots to get hitched – on the coast and in the countryside. From manor houses and rustic barns to private beaches and wineries, the tough (but dreamy) part is whittling down which wedding destination could be The One. Let us help narrow down your options with our pick o...

12/01/2024

We love a drone shot!! Thanks for this excellent one Robin Goodlad Photography 🙌🙌🙌

Tunnels Beaches is an Exclusive Coastal Wedding Venue. ♥ Accessed via a hand carved tunnel through the cliff, with its own private beach! Located in rugged North Devon (UK), our unique venue boasts beautiful scenery, private secluded beaches with spectacular sunsets and a tidal Victorian pool – providing incredible photo opportunities.

Get married within a thatched gazebo overlooking the sea or within our stylish glass fronted venue (same incredible views!) Offering a relaxed, informal and friendly atmosphere for Weddings of 40-120 guests (up to 160 eve. guests) and intimate Elopements for 2-18 people.

31/12/2023

Goodbye 2023. ♥ Ending the year with this stunning August wedding. Incredible photos (as always) by Liam + Bee 🙌🙌🙌

Hello 2024 (nearly!)... ♥ We attract couples from all over the World. If you’re newly engaged & like the look of our unique UK wedding venue, get in touch…

28/12/2023

Newly engaged? ♥ Love the coast?…

Tunnels Beaches is an Exclusive Coastal Wedding Venue. Accessed via a hand carved tunnel through the cliff, with its own private beach! Located in rugged North Devon (UK), our unique venue boasts beautiful scenery, private secluded beaches with spectacular sunsets and a tidal Victorian pool – providing incredible photo opportunities.

Get married within a thatched gazebo overlooking the sea or within our stylish glass fronted venue (same incredible views!) Offering a relaxed, informal and friendly atmosphere for Weddings of 40-120 guests (up to 160 eve. guests) and intimate Elopements for 2-18 people.

📸 STUNNING photos by Laura Dean Photography ✨
🌺 Incredible flowers by Wizz & Wild✨

11/07/2023

L♥VE that this gorgeous wedding at our venue is✨CURRENTLY FEATURED✨on Rock My Wedding!! 🙌🙌🙌 (If you know you know). Stunningly photographed by Becky Tranter Photography

10/07/2023

We love architecture & design, it’s one of our passions. ♥ Here is our on-site self catering accommodation - all located at the entrance to Tunnels Beaches. Photos in the order that we have restored/developed each property…

1. The Bath House - Grade 2 Listed, dating from 1836
2. The Courtyard
3. The Woodlands
4. Runnymede House - Grade 2 Listed, dating from 1840
📸 Andy Wardle Photography

5. View from above shows the properties each side of our entrance tunnel - The Bath House & The Courtyard are to the left (top of photo), The Woodlands & Runnymede House to the right.
📸 Ocean CGI

Head to our website for further info. & photos.

03/06/2023

✺ JUNE ✺ Started like this… 💙 INCREDIBLE flowers by Pumpkin and Pye as always.

Sea views for food… During June, our Beach Venue is Open Sundays 10am - 6pm. We also have a ‘Paella Night’ on Fri 23rd June - bookings only. Menu (& email booking link) on the home page of our website. www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk

28/05/2023

Hello Sunshine!! ☀️ PAELLA Night - Fri 23rd June, 7pm | Bookings only. Email to book (no DM’s) >> [email protected]

Located within our Exclusive Beach Front Venue, with panoramic sea views!! Enjoy Traditional Paella, served in biodegradable palm leaf bowls. £15 p/person. Kids 3-12yrs charged at 1/2 price. Payment due at time of booking for whole tables of 2-8 people. Outdoor tables only available to book on morning of event, weather permitting. Veggie/Vegan version available - must be booked in advance. Please note: Due to limited availability, no shows or cancellations will not be refunded. Contactless payments only within the venue (no cash).

✺ JUNE ✺ Our Beach Venue is Open Sundays 10am - 6pm. Menu (& email booking link) on the home page of our website.

📸 Faye Mendes Photography

25/05/2023

✨Tunnels Beaches, currently featured - Financial Times Globetrotter✨Thank you to writer Freya Bromley - Author of ‘The Tidal Year’ for recommending us in her brilliant Financial Times article ‘Take the plunge: eight of the UK’s most magical tidal pools’. 💙

These coastal treasures offer splendid saltwater swimming — and are destinations in their own right

25/04/2023

So many wedding venues claim to be unique. Ours is a bespoke, contemporary beach front wedding venue, located in beautiful North Devon, UK… Accessed via a historic hand carved tunnel through the cliff, overlooking its own private beach & positioned at the perfect aspect to watch stunning sunsets over the sea. We also have a tidal Victorian bathing pool. Quite special.✌️Got to love Weddings & Elopements by the sea.

📸 Incredible drone shot by Thomas Frost Photography

03/04/2023

✺ Beach Venue ✺ Sea views for food! , Ilfracombe, North Devon, UK.

✺ May ✺ Open Daily 10am - 6pm EXCEPT on the following dates (due to wedding bookings) 6th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 26th, 27th, 28th & 30th

Coffee & Cake available all day
Lunch served 12pm-3pm

Email to book for lunch >> [email protected]
(Walk-ins available but no beach entrance fee for those who pre-book).

Lunch photos feature our Antipasti sharing board (for 2) & Greek Salad.

📸 Photos by the lovely Faye Mendes

27/03/2023

✺ Historic Tunnels Beaches - celebrating 200yrs!! ✺ Open from Sat 1st April > 10am until 5pm

Hand carved in the 1820’s, the four tunnels, leading to a Victorian tidal bathing pool and beaches and sheltered by rugged high cliffs, provide an interesting visit (+ stunning coastal views!)

Read extensive history information throughout the site… Learn how local entrepreneurs developed the tunnels and pools and transformed Ilfracombe from a small fishing village into a popular seaside tourist resort.

Today, Tunnels Beaches also offers the most unique and breathtaking beach front wedding venue - overlooking its own private beach.

✪ News ✪ Our exclusive Beach Venue will be open to our beach customers on an ad-hoc basis in and around our wedding bookings during April/May & June if you fancy enjoying coffee & cake, drinks & nibbles or a lovely lunch with a gorgeous sea view. ༄

We are also planning a few special events this season… ✨Sunset DJ Sessions & the return of our popular Paella/Thai Curry Nights. Details will be posted (once confirmed) so keep your eyes peeled on our insta/fb page… 👀

For any further information (opening times/tide times/admission prices/season ticket prices etc) please visit our website… www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk

28/02/2023

Our exclusive beach wedding venue (UK) - nestled snugly into the rugged high cliffs & overlooking the tranquil sea. Gorgeous spot to say your ‘I do’s’. 😍 L♡VE a drone shot and this one by Evolve Photography is just stunning! Looking forward to hosting lots of wonderful weddings & elopements this year...

24/01/2023

AWARD WINNER!! ‘Coastal & Beach Wedding Venue’ >> 2nd consecutive year!! 🙌🙌🙌 Thank you

30/12/2022

✨2022… So many brilliant photos on our insta grid () from such gorgeous weddings & elopements throughout the year, here are some of our favourites! Looking forward to all the love and happiness in 2023… Happy New Year!!

P.S Recently engaged?? ♡ Fancy the idea of getting married overlooking the sea? Email us!… 😉

📸 Featured photographers (left to right)…

1…
Toby Lowe Photography
Aga Tomaszek
Nova Wedding Photography
Evolve Photography
Hitched.co.uk
Emma-Jane Photography
Andy Gaines Photography
Yeti Photography
Inbetween Days Photography

2…
Ollie Baines Photography
Lee Maxwell Photography

Adam Beale Photography
Samuel Box Photography
James Frost Photography
Becky Tranter Photography
Robin Goodlad Photography
Joan Jellett Photography

03/12/2022

W♡W!! Tidal pool strolls with your bridal party… This may just be Emma-Jane Photography’s trademark shot at our venue! Incredible capture from a wonderful wedding. Love this album so much, can’t wait to share more…

30/11/2022

Engagement season is here! ♥ If you love the coast & fancy saying your ‘I do’s’ overlooking your own private beach - rain or shine (it’s the same uninterrupted sea view vista for both our outdoor & indoor ceremony options) then you should probably get in touch with us… Tunnels Beaches is a unique, exclusive wedding venue located in beautiful North Devon, UK. This lovely couple organised their June wedding with us all the way from Australia - they stayed in our on-site accommodation & on their wedding day were blessed with wall to wall sunshine, a glorious sunset & even an appearance from our semi resident seal! Stunning photos by Dan Ward : Cornwall Wedding Photography Check out our insta for lots more photos or visit our website for extensive info. including prices, accommodation options & our detailed wedding FAQ page... www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk/weddings

♥ Weddings 40-120 people (up to 160 for eve)
♥ Elopements 2-18 people (‘Winter Elopement’ Package available)

17/11/2022

Our exclusive beach front Wedding Venue in North Devon… Accessed via a hand carved tunnel, nestled into the rugged cliffs & overlooking its own private beach - with the most stunning sunsets. Offering complete privacy… When you book a wedding with us, you get to enjoy shoreline mingles & dips in the sea, overlooked only by your own wedding guests (+ the occasional seal! 🦭) Stunning drone shot by Yeti Photography

15/11/2022

❄️ December Events ❄️ Located within our exclusive beach front venue in Ilfracombe, North Devon…

Tables of 2-10. £15 pp (kids up to 12yrs 1/2 price) ✨

Email (no DMs) for further info. or to book a table >> [email protected]

04/11/2022

Sea views for food…✌️Although closed here, our bi-fold doors open right to the edges (weather permitting). Lovely photo by Kathryn Clarke-Mcleod Photography

03/11/2022

★ November Events ★ Located within our exclusive beach front venue in Ilfracombe, North Devon…

Email (no DMs) for further info. or to book a table >> [email protected]

Update…
* Sunday Roast 27th Nov : FULLY BOOKED

21/10/2022

WOW! ♥ Stunning drone shot by Aga Tomaszek of our Exclusive Wedding Venue. Located on the beautiful, rugged, North Devon coast in the UK. Accessed via a tunnel, nestled in the cliffs, overlooking it’s own private beach (sunset aspect) & with a tidal pool providing unique photo opportunities for the album.

17/10/2022

Coastal Retreats | North Devon | UK

We have availability for our on-site self catering accommodation this Winter…

We have 4 high quality, self catering houses - Runnymede House, The Woodlands, The Bath House & The Courtyard (listed in order of photos). Each house has 9 ensuite bedrooms with the exception of Runnymede House - which has 6 ensuite bedrooms.

We are a great location for exploring beautiful North Devon - just a short walk to access the stunning South West Coast path, a level stroll to pretty Ilfracombe Harbour and less than 6 miles to Woolacombe beach. Exmoor, Lynton and Lynmouth along with many other scenic towns and villages are all within easy reach.

Please visit our website for details & pricing. Minimum 2 night stays.

♡ ♡ ♡ We also offer a ‘Winter Elopement Package’ for those who fancy getting married by the sea!! (Inc. wedding ceremony, food, drink & accom.)

📸 1 (Runnymede House) & 2 (The Woodlands) : James Frost Photography
📸 3 (The Bath House) & 4 (The Courtyard) : Andy Wardle Photography

03/10/2022

Romantic. Intimate. Private. EL♡PEMENT. Incredible photo by Tom Halliday Photography 🙌🙌🙌 If you want to get married by the sea, on a private beach, just the two of you, or with a small group of your nearest & dearest - get in touch, we have availability for Elopements this Winter... Further details on our website.

21/08/2022

A great perspective of our exclusive wedding venue, beaches & tidal bathing pool. Another gorgeous drone shot by Zoom in to see our wedding couple walking along the pool wall... 👀

16/08/2022

One of our recent Devon Beach Weddings is currently featured in OK! Magazine UK (on the front cover too!!) It was an EPIC wedding. 🙌🙌🙌 Available to buy now…

https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/laura-tott-wedding-album-pictures-27724866

📸 Inbetween Days Photography

EXCLUSIVE: First Dates waitress Laura Tott has exclusively shared her beautiful big day with OK! after tying the knot with Sean Clarke in a coastal ceremony in Devon

02/08/2022

Featured in Coast Magazine ‘10 Best Things to Do in Devon’!!… 🙌

📸 Photo credit : Andy Wardle Photography

Discover the 10 best things to do in Devon from historic sites to high-octane water sports, plus wild cliff-top walks and family-friendly beaches.