Braunton
Built-up area in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.108, -4.164 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 48 36 |
| Population: | 9,525 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Braunton is a large village on the edge of North Devon, Devon, England, set just inland from long sandy beaches such as Saunton Sands. It lies beside the River Caen and is backed by the extensive dune system of Braunton Burrows, part of the UNESCO‑recognised North Devon Biosphere Reserve, which gives the area unusual wildlife interest and lots of opportunities for walking, birdwatching and watersports.
Once rooted in agriculture and local trade, Braunton now combines a strong tourist and surf culture with a commuter link to nearby Barnstaple; the village still centres on a historic parish church and a cluster of independent shops, pubs and community events, creating a lively but distinctly coastal Devon feel.
Postcode districts covering Braunton
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 4.9 miles
- Bideford 6.6 miles
- Ilfracombe 6.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chivenor and Wrafton Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Braunton East Ward 1.3 miles
- Braunton West & Georgeham Ward 1.6 miles
- Heanton Punchardon Parish 1.9 miles
- Georgeham Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Ashford Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Fremington Built-up area 3 miles
- Croyde Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Bickington Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Instow Built-up area 3.8 miles
- West Down Parish 3.8 miles
- Marwood Parish 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Braunton
EX33 2AN, EX33 2NZ, EX33 1HH, EX33 1QG, EX33 2FD, EX33 1BY, EX33 1HL, EX33 2HP, EX33 2AJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 40.7 miles
- Exeter International Airport 41.6 miles
- Barnstaple Railway Station 5 miles
- Chapelton Railway Station 8.8 miles
Hotels near Braunton Ad
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 2.6 miles
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 3.4 miles
- The Commodore Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- The Woolacombe Bay Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- Watersmeet Hotel 4 5.3 miles
- Seagate 4 miles
- Hunters Lodge 6.5 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 5.3 miles
- The Royal & Fortescue 3 5 miles
Schools in Braunton
- Braunton Academy Secondary
- Caen Community Primary School Primary
- Kingsacre Primary School Primary
- Southmead School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 2.3 miles
- Saunton Sands Beach 2.7 miles
- Putsborough Beach Beach 3.7 miles
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 13.2 miles
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 14 miles