Branscombe
Parish in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.701, -3.156 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 18 89 |
| Dialling code: | 01404 (Honiton) |
Branscombe is a compact village and civil parish tucked on the south coast of East Devon in Devon, England, sitting at the mouth of the River Simmet. It lies on the celebrated Jurassic Coast, with steep cliffs, a pebbled beach at Branscombe Mouth and the South West Coast Path running nearby, so geology, coastal walks and fossil-spotting are major draws. Much of the immediate coastline is cared for by national conservation bodies, giving dramatic sea views and fairly rugged countryside for walkers and birdwatchers.
The village retains a strong sense of history and community, with rows of thatched cottages, a medieval parish church of St Winifred and a heritage of farming, fishing and local craft that has shifted towards tourism and small-scale hospitality in recent decades. Local pubs, guesthouses and seasonal events keep village life lively, while the combination of historic buildings and outstanding natural surroundings makes it a popular stop for those exploring the Devon coast.
Postcode districts covering Branscombe
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Torquay 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Taunton 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Newton Abbot 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Exmouth 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Tiverton 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Teignmouth 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Bridport 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Chard 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Chard Town 15 miles24.1 km
- Sidmouth 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Honiton 6.8 miles11 km
Neighbouring places
- Beer & Branscombe Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Southleigh Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Sidmouth Rural Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Beer Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Sidbury Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Seaton Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Sidmouth Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Sidmouth Sidford Ward 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Farway Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Sidmouth Town Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Colyford Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Coly Valley Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Branscombe
EX12 3BD, EX10 0PQ, EX12 3DG, EX12 3AU, EX12 3DH, EX12 3BS, EX12 3AX, EX12 3PA, EX12 3BN … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 48.8 miles78.5 km
- Honiton Railway Station 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Feniton Railway Station 8.2 miles13.1 km
Hotels near Branscombe Ad
- Hunters Moon Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Bedford Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Red Lion Inn 3.1 miles5 km
- Mount Pleasant Hotel 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Woodlands Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.5 km
- The Victoria Hotel & Source Spa 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Dower House Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Belmont Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- The Kingswood Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
Schools in Branscombe
- Branscombe C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Bishops Court Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Killerton Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 16 miles25.7 km
- St James Park Stadium 16.1 miles26 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 16.5 miles26.6 km
- University of Exeter University 16.7 miles26.9 km