Beer & Branscombe
Ward in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.701, -3.131 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 20 89 |
The ward covers the coastal villages of Beer and Branscombe on the east-facing side of the Jurassic Coast in East Devon, Devon, England. The landscape is dramatic - steep wooded valleys, limestone and chalk cliffs, a shingle beach at Beer and sweeping coastal views enjoyed from the South West Coast Path - which makes it popular with walkers and anyone fascinated by geology and seascapes.
Historically the area combined small-scale fishing and the famous local quarrying of Beer stone with farming, and there are plenty of local stories about smuggling and maritime life. Branscombe retains a notably well-preserved village character with thatched cottages and a traditional mill, while Beer still shows its links to fishing and stoneworking; today the economy leans on tourism, crafts and agriculture and the communities remain tightly knit with seasonal events and local services.
Postcode districts covering Beer & Branscombe
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 16.9 miles
- Torquay 22.9 miles
- Taunton 22.1 miles
- Newton Abbot 24.3 miles
- Exmouth 12.5 miles
- Tiverton 20.3 miles
- Teignmouth 19.1 miles
- Bridport 16.5 miles
- Chard 14.1 miles
- Chard Town 14.4 miles
- Sidmouth 4.8 miles
- Honiton 7.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Branscombe Parish 1.1 miles
- Beer Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Southleigh Parish 2.2 miles
- Seaton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Colyford Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Sidmouth Rural Ward 3.5 miles
- Colyton Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Axmouth Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Coly Valley Ward 4 miles
- Farway Parish 4.1 miles
- Sidbury Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Northleigh Parish 4.3 miles
Example postcodes in Beer & Branscombe
EX12 3DY, EX12 3LA, EX12 2PH, EX12 3LX, EX12 3EY, EX12 3DR, EX12 3DS, EX12 3AN, EX12 3BH … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 12.6 miles
- Cardiff Airport 49 miles
- Honiton Railway Station 7.1 miles
- Axminster Railway Station 7.7 miles
Hotels in Beer & Branscombe Ad
Schools in Beer & Branscombe
- Beer C of E Primary School Primary
- Branscombe C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 7.1 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 10.4 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 14 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 14.1 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 15.3 miles
- Killerton Estate 16.2 miles
- St James Park Stadium 17.2 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 17.3 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 17.6 miles
- University of Exeter University 17.8 miles