Tunnels Beaches Wedding Photography

(Updated 2026)

Who doesn’t love some Tunnels Beaches wedding photography!? I know when I started my career as a wedding photographer it was high up on the list of wedding venues I wanted to work at. Not only situated in the stunning north Devon coastline, it had a reputation of hosting amazing weddings with a fantastic team in place. All of which I’m pleased to say is true and I’m always excited when an enquiry for Tunnels Beaches pops up in my inbox.

Wedding Photographer at Tunnels Beaches

I’m pleased to say I’m a recommended photographer of Tunnels Beaches. Which is fantastic as it’s is my favourite Devon wedding venue, I always leave a wedding with a smile on my face and a bunch of amazing wedding photos to get edited! Here are a selection of some of my favourite Tunnels Beaches wedding photography from recent years. Full wedding galleries can be found below, plus some tips on how to get the best wedding photos possible, with some FAQs about getting married at Tunnels Beaches.

“Lee was a fantastic photographer for our wedding – laid back, professional and lovely…

…On the day, Lee was brilliant – went about his work without causing any disruption, made sure we were comfortable and took some time for ourselves… The end result is an amazing set of photos capturing the day”

– Nicole & Andrew – At Tunnels Beaches

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Tunnels Beaches Wedding Photography FAQ

Being one of the most popular coastal venues in North Devon, you’ll find a wide range of photography rates. You can view my wedding pricing here. I choose to keep things entirely transparent with one simple price for unlimited coverage. This is especially useful for Tunnels Beaches weddings, as I can be there from early morning preps at the on-site properties like Runnymede House, all the way until your evening beach party.

Yes, I am proud to be an officially recommended wedding photographer for Tunnels Beaches. Over the last 12 years documenting weddings across Devon, I’ve shot here several times in all types of coastal weather. I know the venue, the team (often with Jax or Marley), the flow of the day, and exactly how the sun sets over the cliffs, meaning you can fully relax knowing your photography is in experienced hands.

I opt to always carry two identical cameras with me – Sony a9 cameras for the fellow camera geeks out there. That with two different prime lenses (plus some extras in the bag) provide a variety of different frames throughout the day. For light I utilise natural light until it’s not longer available, when I pop the odd small flash up here and there.

A typical full-day wedding at Tunnels Beaches yields between 600–900 fully edited, high-resolution images. I don’t place a hard limit on what I shoot or deliver. Whether it’s candid moments of your guests cooling off in the sea, emotional reactions during the speeches, or twilight portraits down by the famous tidal pool at blue hour, I deliver every single photograph that beautifully and honestly reflects the true energy of your day.

As a North Devon coastal venue, the weather can be unpredictable, but Tunnels Beaches is brilliantly designed for it, especially after the 2026 refurb to the venue. If the weather takes us inside, I adjust my documentary approach by setting up discreet off-camera bounce flashes. This allows me to mimic natural window light against the glass without causing harsh, distracting reflections, keeping your indoor photos looking bright, candid, and completely un-staged.

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Tips For Planning A Tunnels Beaches Wedding

Tunnels Beaches in Ilfracombe is one of Devon’s most unique coastal wedding venues. It’s a dream location for couples who want a relaxed, modern wedding with incredible ocean backdrops. Having photographed here several times, I’ve learned a few useful tips to help your day run smoothly and make the most of this stunning setting. You can see what 5 things I’d do if I were planning a Tunnels Beaches wedding here.

Tunnels Beaches Full Wedding Galleries

About the Wedding Venue

Tunnels Beaches is easily one of the most iconic coastal wedding venues in North Devon, and for good reason. Hand-carved through the cliffside in the 1820s, it manages to feel both steeped in history and completely modern. Most couples who book here are looking for a relaxed, fun, and unscripted celebration by the sea – which happens to be right up my street as a photographer.

The venue has evolved significantly over recent years, featuring a redesigned glass-fronted dining room, expanded indoor-outdoor bar spaces, and an elevated roof terrace that offers panoramic views over the rugged North Devon coastline.

With capacity for up to 120 day guests and 160 for the evening party, it is built for incredible outdoor ceremonies on the private beach, followed by fire-cooking, sunset drinks, and evening celebrations under the stars.

Because so many couples travel to Ilfracombe from across the UK to get married here, Tunnels now offers 6 luxury self-catering properties located right next to the venue, sleeping over 80 guests on-site. It gives you all the privacy of a secluded coastal getaway with total peace of mind for travel logistics.

If you’re planning your wedding here and looking for a Devon wedding photographer who knows the venue well, get in touch to chat about your plans.