Devon

Branscombe

Tucked away in a valley that runs down to a beach on the famous Jurassic Coast, there is a timeless magic about this old village

Seaton, Devon, EX12 3DB

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A view of the shoreline with the coastline in the background at Branscombe beach, Devon

Car park
Small National Trust Car park available free of charge to National Trust members. This car park has only 6 spaces and is often full. Alternative parking available next door in the Village Hall car park, donations in the well please.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome on leads in Old Bakery garden, orchard, beach and wider countryside.
Pub
There are 2 pubs in Branscombe Village: The Masons Arms and The Fountain Head.
Tea-room
Old Bakery tea rooms serve a selection of freshly baked pastries, hot drinks and light lunch options. Please check the opening times section of the website for up to date information.
Toilet
There are public toilets located at the back of the village hall (not National Trust) and when the Old Bakery tea room is open, there are toilets located beside the information centre with one being a disabled access toilet.
Ramp to forge. Step to mill (no parking on site). Mill is accessed on foot along uneven track. Level access to Old Bakery, uneven floor. Accessible toilet available when Old Bakery is open. An easy graded trail with a stoned surface winds down to the beach from the NT car park. At the beach, the path meets a steeply sloping junction, which has a crossfall and meets a concrete sleeping policeman. These factors combine to make this final section potentially challenging for anyone with limited mobility
Branscombe Visual Story
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Branscombe - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible route and/or map
A level stroll to the beach along the valley is available as part of the discover Branscombe trail. Follow the trail from the National Trust car park to the beach, approx 0.7miles / 1.2km.
Large print (guide or menu)
Large print information scrapbooks about the Old Bakery, Branscombe Village, the Beach and Manor Mill are available in the information room, near to the NT car park.
Level access to food outlet
Gravel surfaced path to the Old Bakery tea rooms.
Level access/terrain
A level footpath path follows the valley from the car park to the beach. Other countryside walks in the area, following the South West Coast path, involve some steep climbs and steps.
Seating available
Picnic benches are available for visitors to use along the footpath to the beach and in the orchard. Two wheelchair-accessible picnic benches are located along the level footpath to the beach. A chair is available in the Information Room.
Steps/uneven terrain
Uneven and grassed terrain on footpaths through Branscombe Orchard. The coast path can be joined at Branscombe beach which is a steep incline in both East and West direction. The coast path is an unsurfaced grass and mud path.
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
Off A3052, signposted Branscombe. Narrow lanes not suitable for large motor homes or caravans.
Parking: Small car park next to Old Forge (donations welcome); car park next to village hall (not National Trust: donation). Please note: by the beach is a private Pay & Display car park that is not National Trust, charging restrictions apply.
On foot
South West Coast Path within ¾ mile.
By train
Honiton, 8 miles.
By bus
The Axe Vale Mini-travel bus 899 serves Branscombe between Sidmouth and Seaton. View the 899 AVMT timetable here.
Cycling
Cycle access is by road only
Cycling - more information
Seaton, Devon, EX12 3DB
01297680507
branscombe@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 19 May 2025
Asset	Opening time
Old Bakery	Closed
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk
Mill	Closed
Forge	09:00 - 16:30

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Branscombe village is tucked away in a valley that runs down to a beach on the famous Jurassic Coast. By car, the village is accessed along a narrow network of lanes. There are toilets, visitor information and a café in the village near the main car parking areas. A wheelchair-accessible toilet is available when the café is open. Visitors can follow a 1km relatively level, accessible walking/wheeling route to the beach from the National Trust car park.