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Family-friendly things to do at Brean Down

Published:
25 June 2024
Sandcastle on Brean beach
Sandcastle on Brean beach | © National Trust Images/Laurence Cummins

Brean Down is a brilliant place for families to explore.

Winter adventures

Brean Down is a brilliant place to explore in winter. Wrap up warm and walk along the beach or climb to the top of the down and soak up the far-reaching sea views.

Bird spotting

Winter is the perfect time to enjoy some bird spotting - what can you spot on the beach? Warm up with a hot drink in the cafe afterwards!

Visiting Brean Down with your dog 

Dogs on leads are very welcome at Brean Down, with plenty of coastal terrain to stretch those four legs. Find out more about where you can take them and what to keep in mind. Brean Down is a one pawprint rated place. 

A person walking a dog on Brean Beach in rain

History of Brean Down 

With its history stretching back from 10,000 BC to the peninsula's vital role defending the South West during WWII, there is a lot to discover in the story of Brean Down.

View of the square buildings of Palmerston Fort, Brean Down, with the sea in the background

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