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Tunnels Beaches

Ilfracombe, Devon5.0 · 149 reviewsWebsite

Located in Ilfracombe, Devon, Tunnels Beaches is a stunning wedding venue ideal for couples who wish to wed on the coast. This unique private beach is accessed via hand carved tunnels and offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for your nuptials, and your loved ones are bound to adore the eye-catching sea views. Breathtaking views, romance, and memorable moments are par for the course at this po

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
2–200 guests (200 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Tunnels Beaches

Located in Ilfracombe, Devon, Tunnels Beaches is a stunning wedding venue ideal for couples who wish to wed on the coast. This unique private beach is accessed via hand carved tunnels and offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for your nuptials, and your loved ones are bound to adore the eye-catching sea views. Breathtaking views, romance, and memorable moments are par for the course at this postcard-perfect getaway. Facilities and Capacity The Tunnels Beaches team delights in seeing couples exchange their vows in their tranquil garden. Overlooking the sea, this beautiful space is a wonderful place to experience your "I do" moment. Your nearest and dearest are free to marvel at the views along the unspoilt coastline to Lundy Island and across to Wales before witnessing you begin your married journey. Whether you want to host your ceremony outdoors, within the wooden gazebo, or in their state-of-the-art building, the staff have you covered. The indoor ceremony room has the same stunning views with huge bifold doors, so no worries about the weather. The outdoor areas boast over 400m2 of undercover space. A selection of indoor function rooms and bars can set the scene for receptions and after-parties. The venue has a 1am late license, so you can celebrate into the early hours of the morning. Venue & accommodation is dog friendly too! Services Offered As your big day unfolds, your friends and family are able to explore the tunnels, coves, and beaches that surround Tunnels Beaches. The paved and gently sloping tunnels allow easy access for wedding-goers, while the property also features a lift to all floors and facilities for wheelchair users. In addition to its event spaces, the property is home to a four stunning & luxurious self-catering houses that boast 34 ensuite bedrooms.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Helipad
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Beautician
  • In-house catering
  • Car parking
  • Seated meal facilities
  • Dance floor
  • Overnight accommodation for guests

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Tunnels Beaches, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AN, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 149 reviews

Imported

Often people talk about weddings being stressful to plan, but we found it to be the complete opposite with Tunnels Beaches. Jamie and the rest of the team are so professional and clearly incredibly hardworking. They made the whole process a breeze. The team on the day kept us calm and collected,…

Holly · 2026-08-12

Imported

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding venue than Tunnels Beaches. From the very beginning, the support we received throughout the planning process was exceptional. Organising a wedding can be stressful, but the team made everything feel effortless. Their guidance,…

Matt · 2026-08-07

Imported

We wanted to say a huge thank you for what was an absolutely incredible day and stay. Your venue is truly spectacular and took my breath away. Being able to have an 8am swim with my family on the morning of the wedding was such a special moment for us, and one we will always cherish. Every backdrop…

Sharyn · 2026-07-28

Imported

We had the most amazing, sunny, May wedding reception at Tunnels Beaches. We knew it was going to be special when we booked it, but seeing our guests’ reactions as they walked through the tunnel into the new outdoor space - everyone was blown away. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the setting…

Esther · 2026-07-19

Imported

The most beautifully venue, with the most spectacular service and assistance from the Tunnels Beaches staff. Everything ran smoothly and to the exact description we wanted! Everyone at the wedding mentioned how pretty and

Mollie · 2026-05-25

Imported

There are literally no words to describe how flawless Tunnels Beaches is as venue. My partner and I always knew we wanted to get married by the coast but every other venue we looked at was just missing something, until we found Tunnels. The venue is absolutely iconic and the perfect mix of relaxed…

Amy · 2026-05-28

Imported

We have been blown away by the beauty, efficiency and charm of tunnels beaches wedding venue. The team really go above and beyond to make sure you have the most wonderful experience; from 1 minute email responses, to an amazing set up experience, and hands on support for the day. The staff set up…

Lydia · 2026-06-13

Imported

From our first visit we were captivated by the dramatic views, rugged coastline and how it felt to walk through to the other side of the first tunnel - it really does feel like entering another world. As we are not local to the venue it was really important to us that we could extend our…

Bek · 2026-06-16

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