Famous hill-top chapel reopens for summer

St Nicholas Chapel has reopened for the 2023 summer season - and already welcomed one guest of note.

The famous building, sat atop Chapel Hill on the town’s pier, was visited by MP Selaine Saxby to celebrate its opening last month. You may not have known, but the chapel is run by the Ilfracombe Rotary Club with the help of many volunteers. The chapel formally opened on Good Friday and is open until the end of September, 10am to 4pm each day.

St Nicholas Chapel also has its own website where you can read about its history and the family that lived there. Entry is free but donations are welcome either in cash or by using the QR code. This money goes to local good causes and the upkeep of the interior of the Chapel. www.stnicholaschapelilfracombe.co.uk.

Ilfracombe Rotary Club says it is looking forward to a busy season with a pop-up shop in the summer. A spokesman said: “We have a new flower display going on the harbour in May, and you will see us in our high-vis jackets about the town marshalling different events throughout the year.

If you would like to get involved with helping your community or are perhaps new to the area and would like to meet new people get in touch to see what Ilfracombe Rotary can offer, contact either Paul on 07813 809618 or Ann on 01271 865324 to find out more.