Braunton Museum
Admission Free
The Bakehouse Centre, Caen Street, Braunton, Devon. 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.



LATEST UPDATE....
Elliott Gallery has significantly reduced its opening hours and closed its cafe.

Elliott Gallery
Admission Free
Hillsview, Braunton, Devon. 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-Fri, 11.00-15.30, Sat, 11.00-17.00; Nov-Dec, MidFeb-MidApr, Thu, Sat, 11.00-16.00
Admission Charges: Free
Dogs admitted: Yes - well-behaved and on a lead.


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 £4.75 per day (May-Oct).
Dogs admitted: Yes.


Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool
 
Ruda Holiday Park, Croyde Bay, Braunton, Devon. 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: 15 Mar-31 Oct.
Admission Charges: Adult: £2.00-£3.00 Child: £1.50
Dogs admitted: No.


Mortehoe Heritage Centre
 
Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon.. 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 10-3, Jul/Aug every day 10-6.
Admission Charges: Adult: £1.00. Child: 50p. Concession: 85p. Family: £2.00.
Dogs admitted: No.


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