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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.