The Donkey Sanctuary
19 April 2026
The focus here is on the animals, so there are no rides or play parks, just rescued donkeys to see and stroke. The Donkey Sanctuary is dog-friendly and admission is free.
Places To Visit near Branscombe
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The Donkey Sanctuary
The focus here is on the animals, so there are no rides or play parks, just rescued donkeys to see and stroke. The Donkey Sanctuary is dog-friendly and admission is free.
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Connaught Gardens
In a lovely setting overlooking Sidmouth and the bay, these gardens offer a fine range of plants which thrive in the temperate climate. A leafet with a guided walk is available from the attached Web site. The Clock Tower Cafe serves light refreshments throughout the day.
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Branscombe Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge
This cluster of pretty, thatched buildings date back over 200 years. See the blacksmith at work in the forge, stroll along the mill stream at the restored water mill and round off the day with a cream tea at the Old Bakery.
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Beer Quarry Caves
Part of a Natural World Heritage Site. Marvel at the vast underground caverns created by cenuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone. First worked by the Romans, the underground quarry supplied stone for 24 cathedrals, including Exeter and St Pauls. Quarried by hand, the smallest blocks weighing four tons, the stone was carted on horse-drawn wagons by barges from Beer beach to its destination, sometimes involving journeys of several hundreds of miles. Conducted tours last an hour.
5
Marine House at Beer
Plenty of serious art here (with prices to match) but lots of affordable ceramics, glasswork and jewellery too.
6
Blackbury Camp
Dating from the Iron Age, this hillfort with its striking ramparts is situated amongst a wealth of woodland. There is plenty of space for children to burn off their energy and for families to enjoy a picnic with a view.
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Seaton Jurassic
A new interactive musuem offering oodles of fun for kids and grown ups. Open seven days a week, a visit to Seaton would not be complete without this experience.
Places To Visit near Branscombe
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Connaught Gardens
26 August 2023
In a lovely setting overlooking Sidmouth and the bay, these gardens offer a fine range of plants which thrive in the temperate climate. A leafet with a guided walk is available from the attached Web site. The Clock Tower Cafe serves light refreshments throughout the day.
Branscombe Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge
29 September 2019
This cluster of pretty, thatched buildings date back over 200 years. See the blacksmith at work in the forge, stroll along the mill stream at the restored water mill and round off the day with a cream tea at the Old Bakery.
Beer Quarry Caves
7 July 2010
Part of a Natural World Heritage Site. Marvel at the vast underground caverns created by cenuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone. First worked by the Romans, the underground quarry supplied stone for 24 cathedrals, including Exeter and St Pauls. Quarried by hand, the smallest blocks weighing four tons, the stone was carted on horse-drawn wagons by barges from Beer beach to its destination, sometimes involving journeys of several hundreds of miles. Conducted tours last an hour.
Marine House at Beer
11 February 2009
Plenty of serious art here (with prices to match) but lots of affordable ceramics, glasswork and jewellery too.
Blackbury Camp
Dating from the Iron Age, this hillfort with its striking ramparts is situated amongst a wealth of woodland. There is plenty of space for children to burn off their energy and for families to enjoy a picnic with a view.
Seaton Jurassic
A new interactive musuem offering oodles of fun for kids and grown ups. Open seven days a week, a visit to Seaton would not be complete without this experience.