Woolacombe Tourist Information Centre

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

This Father's Day, Dad's on us! 💙

Treat Dad to a day of family adventure at Watermouth Castle and we'll give him FREE entry.

Spend the day exploring rides, attractions, gardens, mazes, play areas and making memories together as a family.

📅 Father's Day – Sunday 21st June

To claim Dad's free ticket, simply enter:

**DadsGoFree**

at checkout when purchasing a full-paying one-day ticket online.

It's our way of saying thank you to all the amazing dads, grandads, stepdads and father figures out there. 👏

🎟️ Book now:
https://www.watermouthcastle.com/events/fathers-day/

Tag a dad who deserves a great day out 👇

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Not long now until Father’s Day – have you got your gift sorted?!
Check out our online shop for some inspiration – we stock lots of local maps and history books, Woolacombe Jigsaws, mugs, coasters, prints and more!
https://shop.woolacombetourism.co.uk/
(If you would like the link to a particular product, just ask in the comments and we can provide it for you!)
Or for even more ideas, pop in and browse our Gift Shop here at the TIC – we are open every day from 10am-4pm. Find us on The Esplanade, looking towards the beach!

10/06/2026

📚 Discover Woolacombe & Mortehoe’s WWII history through the voices of those who were evacuated here.

If you’re fascinated by our area’s wartime past, the Woolacombe Evacuee Series—compiled and edited by Sue Hill—is a wonderful read. These heartfelt books share real memories from children who were evacuated here during the Second World War.

📘 Book One – Watersmeet, Our Wartime School
Memories from Bartrum Gables School at The Watersmeet Hotel (1939–1945)

📙 Book Two – Reflections of the War Years
High Trees School in Woolacombe – Joy’s story, plus recollections from two more former pupils (1940–1945)

📗 Book Three – Evacuee Stories
Personal accounts from children who came to Mortehoe and Woolacombe during WWII

💷 £4.50 each or £12.50 for the full set
A lovely gift for history lovers—or anyone with a connection to our villages.

Buy online - https://shop.woolacombetourism.co.uk/product/the-woolacombe-evacuee-series-books-12-3/

09/06/2026

Due to two last minute cancellations we have two spaces available tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) for Tandem Hang Gliding over Woolacombe Bay.

You can find more information of our Air Experience's here on our website: www.flylikeabird.co.uk

If you are interested Message or whatsApp us on 07875 247389

Woolacombe Tourist Information Centre Woolacombe Bay Watersmeet Hotel Little Roadway Farm Longlands Devon Pickwell Manor Golden Coast Holiday Park

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Bec is looking forward to seeing you for
Wednesday’s Sheepdog and Falconry Show,
6pm at Borough farm, Woolacombe.
Full details at boroughfarm.co.uk

Hope to see you there!