Heritage Open Days: Branscombe
Walking tour or historical village.
- Booking essential
Starting at the beach, the tour group will be taken back in time to look at the history of this unique and picturesque village. Expect tales of smuggling, struggling and the odd ghost. The route will head inland, taking in some highlights of the surrounding landscape, as well as giving an account of the village in its commercial heyday, looking at buildings that once housed general stores, carpenters and coffin makers, butchers and slaughter yards, and even a munitions factory. The walk will then arrive at Manor Mill, where a 20-minute tour of the premises will follow, complete with milling demonstration by guides in Victorian costume. Then it's across pastureland and through an orchard to the Old Bakery, where the walk will finish.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Easy, level linear walk.
- Meeting point
Meet at the beach, by The Sea Shanty Cafe
- Suitability for children
12+ recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather.
Upcoming events
Branscombe Heritage Guided Walk
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Tramper Hire at Branscombe
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Nature and history walk in Branscombe
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