Discover Branscombe
Find out when to visit Branscombe, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Family-friendly things to do in Branscombe
Explore the woods, Old Bakery Orchard and the picturesque countryside around Branscombe. With a winding path to the beach, a working water mill and forge, you’ll make great memories together in Branscombe.
Planning your family days out
If you’re visiting Branscombe for a family day out, here’s some handy information at a glance to help you plan your visit.
Things to see and do
Whether it's exploring the countryside, discovering how the power of water drives the great millstones to grind grain into flour, or a visit to the beach throughout the seasons, there’s fun rain or shine.
Visit Manor Mill
Feel the power of water as it drives the great millstones, grinding grain into flour just as it did 150 years ago. Dress up as a miller and try your hand at grinding grain with a traditional quern. And don’t forget to keep an eye out for the mischievous (but not real!) rats scurrying about the mill. The Mill is open every Wednesday and Sunday from 1-4pm.
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Festive Open Afternoon at Manor Mill
Sunday 14 December, 13.00 - 16.00
Join us for a special festive winter opening. Free admission.
A rare opportunity to experience the mill in action during the winter.
Step back in time to experience the evocative atmosphere of a Victorian watermill. See the wheel rotate, the cogs turn and take in the sounds and vibrations that a miller 150 years ago would have known as part of their day at work. Try on a miller's costume, have a go at grinding with a quern and see if you can spot the rats (don't worry - they're not real!). Parking is available in Branscombe village hall, or the small National Trust car park next to the Forge. There are no facilities on site. The nearest toilets are in Branscombe village hall car park.
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Branscombe historic walk
Discover the history of Branscombe village on this short circular walk, taking in a watermill and orchards, with links to a little-known Welsh saint and Queen Victoria's wedding, and an optional detour to the beach.
Things to do in Branscombe
Branscombe is part of the Jurassic Coast, but Branscombe has more than just the beach to explore. Discover the 18th-century forge and Manor Mill, restored and in full working order.
Accessibility at Branscombe
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. There is a toilet with level access. Visitors can follow a 1km relatively level, accessible walking/wheeling route to the beach from the National Trust car park.
