Branscombe is a Village in the county of Devon.
Branscombe in Devon is located 4.9 km W from Exmouth and 6.4 km N from Teignmouth.
The historic village of Branscombe in Devon, England is home to a number of interesting landmarks and features.
The village is located within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is situated on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site which stretches for 95 miles from Exmouth in Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset
Branscombe is thought to be one of the oldest villages in Devon, with evidence of human occupation dating back to the Bronze Age.
The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book, and there are a number of Grade I and II listed buildings within the village.
Notable landmarks include St Winifred’s Church, which dates back to the 12th century, and Branscombe Forge, which is thought to be the oldest working forge in England.
There are also a number of interesting shops and businesses located in the village, including a thatched cottage bakery and a pottery studio.
Branscombe is well-known for its annual food festival, which takes place in May, and for its traditional thatched roofs.
The village is home to a number of bed and breakfasts, as well as a campsite which is located within walking distance of the beach.
Branscombe postcode: EX12 3DJ
There are great places to visit near Branscombe including some great cities, historic buildings, villages, canals, rivers and streams, beaches, geological features, sssis, hiking areas, nature reserves, towns, parks, airports, castles and ruins.
Don't miss Exeter's cities if visiting the area around Branscombe.
There are a several good historic buildings in the Branscombe area like Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
The area around Branscombe features a number of interesting villages including Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove.
The area around Branscombe features a number of interesting canals including Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton.
The area close to Branscombe boasts some of the best rivers and streams including East Lyn River.
Branscombe has some unmissable beaches nearby like Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove.
Places near Branscombe feature a number of interesting geological features including Valley of Rocks.
Don't miss Dartmoor's sssis if visiting the area around Branscombe.
Hiking Areas to visit near Branscombe include Dartmoor.
Dartmoor is one of Branscombe's best, nearby nature reserves to visit in Branscombe.
The area around Branscombe boasts some of the best towns including Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton.
Bicton Park is a great place to visit close to Branscombe if you like parks.
Places near Branscombe feature a number of interesting airports including Exeter Airport.
Castles to visit near Branscombe include Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Places near Branscombe feature a number of interesting ruins including Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Branscombe History
There are some historic monuments around Branscombe:
