Jurassic Coast

Branscombe

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The National Trust own many of the buildings in Branscombe.
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The picturesque village of Branscombe is said to be the longest in the country, sweeping down a spectacular valley, past colourful thatched cottages with hanging baskets and climbing roses, down to the sea and a shingle beach.

The National Trust has lovingly restored and preserved a number of old working buildings.  Among these are the old bakery, now a National Trust tea room, which is full of open fires, baking tins and storage jars of centuries before and the thatched smithy, now maintained as a working museum.  St Winifred's church is one of the oldest in Devon, over a thousand years old, and has one of the most inspiring views in the county. 

Many of Branscombe's summer visitors are regulars. Branscombe remains one of the best kept local secrets.  There's nothing to attract the visitor except fresh air, quiet, solitude, history and a warm welcome. Branscombe's value is that it hasn't been developed. Here, it is still possible to slip easily into the past.

Getting There

By Foot: Accessible via the South West Coast Path which runs along the entire length of the Jurassic Coast.

By Bus:  There are some local bus services to Branscombe.  Find out more about the Jurassic Coast Bus Service  or contact Traveline on tel: 0870 608 2 608 or visit Traveline

By Road:  From the A3052, take the B3174, Hollyhead Road towards Seaton. After a few hundred yards turn right onto Lockseys Lane and follow it down into the village.

From Seaton, follow the B3174 west for about 2.5 miles and turn left into Lockseys Lane.

Wareham

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips

Poole

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips
Close to:
National Trust Site - Brownsea Island

Swanage

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips;
Visitor Centre
Close to:
Visitor Centre - Durlston Head

Bournemouth

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips

Christchurch

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips;
Visitor Centre

Kimmeridge

Visitor Centre

Corfe Castle

Norden Park and Ride

Langton Matravers

Museum
Close to:
National Trust Site - Dancing Ledge

Studland

Visitor Centre
Close to:
National Trust Site - Studland Bay;
National Trust Site - Old Harry Rocks

Visitor Centre

Information Centre

Museums

Boat Trips

National Trust

Gateway Towns

Jurassic

Jurassic Period

Cretaceous

Cretaceous Period