Branscombe is a Village in the county of Devon.
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.
Exeter is a great place to visit close to Branscombe if you like cities.
Branscombe has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
Branscombe has some unmissable villages nearby like Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove.
Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton are some of Branscombe best canals to visit near Branscombe.
Branscombe is near some unmissable rivers and streams like East Lyn River,
There are a number of beaches near Branscombe including Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove.
The area close to Branscombe boasts some of the best geological features including Valley of Rocks.
SSSIs to visit near Branscombe include Dartmoor.
Dartmoor is a great place to visit close to Branscombe if you like hiking areas.
Don't miss Dartmoor's nature reserves if visiting the area around Branscombe.
Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton are great places to visit near Branscombe if you like towns.
Bicton Park is one of Branscombe's best, nearby parks to visit in Branscombe.
There are a number of airports near to Branscombe including Exeter Airport.
The area around Branscombe's best castles can be found at Berry Pomeroy Castle.
The area around Branscombe's best ruins can be found at Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Branscombe History
There are some historic monuments around Branscombe:
