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 miles27.1 km
- Torquay 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Taunton 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Newton Abbot 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Exmouth 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Tiverton 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Teignmouth 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Bridport 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Chard 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Chard Town 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Sidmouth 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Honiton 7.2 miles11.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Branscombe Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Beer Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Southleigh Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Seaton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Colyford Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Sidmouth Rural Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Colyton Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Axmouth Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Coly Valley Ward 4 miles6.5 km
- Farway Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Sidbury Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Northleigh Parish 4.3 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Beer & Branscombe
EX12 3LY, EX12 3LZ, EX12 2PS, EX12 3HP, EX12 3AH, EX12 3BQ, EX12 2PW, EX12 3LB, EX12 3LP … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Cardiff Airport 49 miles78.8 km
- Honiton Railway Station 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Axminster Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km
Hotels near Beer & Branscombe Ad
- The Dower House Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Hunters Moon Hotel 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3 4.4 miles7 km
- Bedford Hotel 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Red Lion Inn 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Mount Pleasant Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Woodlands Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- The Belmont Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
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 miles11.4 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Bishops Court Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Killerton Estate 16.2 miles26.1 km
- St James Park Stadium 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 17.6 miles28.3 km
- University of Exeter University 17.8 miles28.6 km