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