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a view of the new museum  in braunton from the south west

Braunton Museum

Admission Free
The Bakehouse Centre, Caen Street, Braunton, EX33 1AA. Tel: 01271 816688.
Website: www.devonmuseums.net/braunton

Braunton Agricultural & Maritime Heritage The collection reflects the early beginnings of Braunton with particular reference to the Braunton Great Field, one of only two remaining working examples of Saxon strip farming in England. Braunton's Maritime heritage, based on the thriving port of Vellator, is just 2 minutes drive or 10 minutes walk from the village centre.

Opening Times: All year round, Mon-Sat, 1000-1500 in winter, 1000-1700 in summer.
Admission Charges: Free
Dogs admitted: No.


the main exhibition hall at the elliott gallery in braunton

Elliott Gallery

Admission Free
Hillsview, Braunton, EX33 2LA. Tel: 01271 812100.
Website: www.elliottartgallery.co.uk

Art and craft gallery, video painting courses daily. Occasional painting and craftwork demonstrations. Free carpark.
Amended Opening Times: MidApr-Oct, Mon-Sat, 11.00-17.00; Nov-Dec, MidFeb-MidApr, Thu and Sat only, 11.00-16.00
Admission Charges: Free
Dogs admitted: Yes - well-behaved and on a lead.


a hot day on the braunton burrows

Braunton Burrows

Admission Free
Saunton, Braunton, Devon.
Webinfo: Braunton Burrows

At two thousand acres this is the largest sand dune system in the UK. Dramatic scenery with steep-sided high sand dunes, some with shifting sands. Wild open grassland plains and hollows interspersed with dense patches of scrubby bushes. Colourful summer flora. The only Unesco Biosphere reserve in Britain. The dunes contain about 500 species of flowering plants - it is one of only two UK sites for the Water Germander, and has a wide range of rare orchids. Adjacent beach, Saunton Sands, to the west of the reserve.

Opening Times: All year, daily, at any reasonable time.
Admission Charges: Free - but some carparks charge £6.00 per day (May-Oct).
Dogs admitted: Yes.


a flume tube reveller arrives with a splash at the pool at cascades

Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool

 
Ruda Holiday Park, Croyde Bay, Braunton, EX33 1NY. Tel: 01271 890671.

Cascades 84-degree tropical adventure pool with giant 230ft flume and rapids ride. Safe pools and mini-waterfalls for younger children.
Opening Times: 14 Mar-13 Nov.
Admission Charges: Adult: £ Child: £ . Under 2s: free. Spectators: £.
Dogs admitted: No.


people in the garden at the heritage centre at mortehoe

Mortehoe Heritage Centre

 
Mortehoe, Woolacombe, EX34 7DT. Tel: 01271 870028.
Website: Mortehoe Heritage Centre

Interpreting the natural and social history of this rocky corner of Devon. Displays on shipwrecks and traditional agricultural practices. National Trust coastal management. Suggested walks.
Opening Times: Easter - end of October: Easter-June & Sept/Oct Sun-Thu 1000-1500, Jul/Aug every day 1000-1800.
Admission Charges: Adult: £1.00. Child: 50p. Concession: 85p. Family: £2.00.
Dogs admitted: No.


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