8 upcoming events in Lundy Island
September 2026
Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival
Free community maritime festival on Ropery Road, Ilfracombe, with live bands and entertainment across three venues, near the Lundy boat departure point.
Bideford Water Festival & Cardboard Regatta
Quayside festival at Bideford Quay, gateway town for Lundy ferry sailings, featuring cardboard gig racing, sea shanty singing and live music.
Heritage Open Day - Building Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Museum heritage open day exploring the town's historic buildings including the Ilfracombe Hotel and Landmark theatre, with a guided architecture walk.
SS Freshspring Heritage Open Day
Bideford's historic steam tug SS Freshspring, moored on the River Torridge near the Lundy ferry terminal, opens to visitors as part of Heritage Open Days.
Punky Reggae Weekend
Music weekend at North Devon Resort in Ilfracombe, the North Devon coastal town serving as a gateway harbour for Lundy Island trips.
October 2026
Ilfracombe Photography Festival
First-ever photography festival in Ilfracombe, the North Devon harbour town used as a departure point for Lundy Island boat trips, welcoming photographers and visitors.
Lundy in Autumn Birdwatching Holiday
A five-day guided birdwatching break on Lundy Island at the peak of autumn migration, with expert-led walks, bird-ringing sessions and the chance to spot rare migrant species.
eat:Bideford Festival
Food and drink festival on Bideford Quay, the Lundy ferry's home port, with over 50 stalls of local produce and street food.