Towns & cities · South West England
Braunton
Braunton — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Braunton, the nearest railway station is Barnstaple, located 8 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Braunton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 7,510 people. Address: EX33. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1100°, -4.1620°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Braunton is a large village, civil parish, ecclesiastical parish and former manor in Devon. The village is situated 5 miles (8 km) west of Barnstaple. It is one of the largest villages in Devon with a population at the 2021 census of 10,217 people. There are two electoral wards (East and West). Their joint population at the above census was 8,218. Within the parish is the fertile, low-lying Braunton Great Field, which adjoins the undulating Braunton Burrows, the Core Area in North Devon Biosphere Reserve, the largest psammosere (sand dune system) in England. It confronts the Atlantic Ocean at the west of the parish at the large beach of Saunton Sands, one of the South West's international-standard surfing beaches.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1100, -4.1620
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Braunton
- Postcode
- EX33
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Population
- 7,510
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 8 km
- Official site
- www.citypopulation.de
Sources
- wikidata: Q1226021 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Braunton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Braunton (Devon, UK), St Brannock's Church -- 2013 -- 1557.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Braunton and District Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Museum of British Surfing
Museums · 0.2 km
St Brannock's Church, Braunton
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Black Horse Inn
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
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Chapel of St Michael
Chapels · 0.7 km
Velator Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Buckland Manor
Stately homes · 1.1 km
Braunton Great Field
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Wrafton
Villages · 1.4 km
Fairlight
Campsites · 1.5 km
Knowle Hill Castle
Vineyards · 1.6 km
Knowle Hill Castle
Castles · 1.6 km
Braunton is a village located in Devon, South West England, with a population of 7,510. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 7,510
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- North Devon
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Things to see in Braunton
70 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Braunton →
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Baptist Chapel
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📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Barnstaple Castle
Barnstaple Castle — castle in Devon, England, UK.
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📷 5Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Buckland Manor
Buckland Manor — manor house in Braunton, North Devon, England.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel of St Michael
Chapel of St Michael — chapel in Braunton, North Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Church of Saints Peter and Paul — church in Barnstaple, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Marwood, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic libraries · South West England
Dodderidgian Library
Dodderidgian Library — library in Barnstaple, North Devon.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
East Cemetery Chapel
East Cemetery Chapel — chapel in Barnstaple, North Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Flagpole Dune (37m originally)
Flagpole Dune (37m originally) is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South West England
Horsey Island, Devon
Horsey Island, Devon — nature reserve in Devon, England.
📷 5Gardens · South West England
Marwood Hill Gardens
Marwood Hill Gardens — Gardens in South West England.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon — history museum in Devon, England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Museum of British Surfing
Museum of British Surfing — museum in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
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North Devon Athenaeum
North Devon Athenaeum — library and museum in Barnstaple, Devon.
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Pannier Market
Pannier Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Pilton House, Pilton
Pilton House, Pilton — house in Barnstaple, North Devon, England, UK.
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📷 5Theatres · South West England
Queens Theatre
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📷 3Viewpoints · South West England
Rescue Helicopter Viewing Area
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📷 3Chapels · South West England
St Annes Chapel And Old Grammar School Including Walls And Gates And Piers
St Annes Chapel And Old Grammar School Including Walls And Gates And Piers — Grade I listed building in North Devon, England, UK.
📷 4Historic churches · South West England
St Brannock's Church, Braunton
St Brannock's Church, Braunton — church in Braunton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Chapels · South West England
West Cemetery Chapel
West Cemetery Chapel — chapel in Barnstaple, North Devon, England, UK.
Nearby
📷 3Museums · South West England
Braunton and District Museum
Braunton and District Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Museum of British Surfing
Museum of British Surfing — museum in Braunton, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · South West England
St Brannock's Church, Braunton
St Brannock's Church, Braunton — church in Braunton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Horse Inn
Black Horse Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel of St Michael
Chapel of St Michael — chapel in Braunton, North Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Velator Bridge
Velator Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Braunton
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chivenor Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Hidden Valley Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Incledon Farm Camp Site
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tarka Trail Camping
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Bay View Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Horse Inn
Black Horse Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Heanton Court
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Royal George Inn
Royal George Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Braunton?
- Braunton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX33), in the parish of Braunton.
- What is Braunton?
- Braunton — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Braunton?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX33.
- Is Braunton a protected site?
- Yes — Braunton is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Braunton free to visit?
- Yes, Braunton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Braunton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX33. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.