The village ofBranscombe is found on the coast ofEast Devon betweenSeaton andSidmouth and is one of the most relaxing and picturesque villages on Jurassic Coastline. Believed to be the longest village in the country, the streets sweep down through the stunning valley to the sea, lined with colourful cottages and thatched buildings.

The village has a number of historic buildings, the Old Bakery and Forge, both National Trust properties, are just some which can be found in the beautiful streets. the compact forge is thought to be the oldest working thatched forge of its kind in England.

The nearest railway station is Axminster (around 12 miles away) the train line runs from London Waterloo to Exeter. To get to Branscombe from Axminster Station catch bus service885 to Seaton. Then change to bus service899 which will take you to Branscombe.

Parking is limited, so you might prefer to catch the picturesque899 bus service. You can sit back and enjoy the views.

• Anchor from the MSC Napoli.A container ship that was wrecked nearby in 2007. 
• The Old Forge a quaint thatched building where a blacksmith still works.
• The water-poweredManor Mill probably supplied the flour for the bakery. The mill has been restored and is in full working order.
• TheOld Bakery is a stone-built and partially rendered thatched building. It was the last traditional working bakery in the county when it closed its doors in 1987. The old baking equipment has been preserved in the baking room and the rest of the building now serves as a tea room.

• Beach. 
• 50.6973-3.19051Donkey Sanctuary,☏+44 1395 578222. 
• Walk the South West Coast Path toBeer orSidmouth.
• Take a stroll down to the quiet beach.
• Visit some of the National Trust properties in the village.
• 50.698897-3.1135072Beer Quarry Caves,Beer Quarry Caves, Quarry Ln, Beer, Seaton EX12 3AS(Beer is situated between Lyme Regis and Sidmouth near the A3052. Beer Quarry Caves are located about 1 mile due West from the Bus Stop on the Branscombe road. Post Code EX12 3AT. (Use EX12 3AS if your sat nav doesn’t have 3AT) From Sidmouth and Exeter turn right off the A3052 at hangman’s stone then straight on to Beer. At the bottom of the hill turn right – signed to the caves and Branscombe. From Seaton follow signs to the caves and Branscombe.),☏+44 1297 680282.Daily 10AM-4PM all week.2000-year-old vaulted caves with some spectacular rock formations. Also featuring: bats! Booking in advance online/ through the phone is preferred; tours run every hour on the half hour.Adults £10, children + elderly £8, under-5s free.(updated Aug 2021)
• 50.697469-3.1003923Pecorama,Pecorama, Underleys, Beer, Devon, EX12 3NA,☏+44 1297 21542.Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su M closed.Steam trains and gardens! A beautiful and boozy model village.(updated Aug 2021)

• The Masons Arms and The Fountin Head are traditional Pubs at opposite ends of the village.
• The National Trust have a tearoom near the old forge.
• The Sea Shanty is on the beach: it offers light lunches, ice cream, snacks, etc.

• 50.693826-3.129571The Masons Arms,Myrtle Cottages, Branscombe EX12 3DJ,☏+44 1297 680300.An attractive village pub and hotel with 27 rooms.B&B double £100.(updated Jul 2020)

• 50.696741-3.1625361Branscombe House,Branscombe, Seaton,☏+44 1297 680477. 

• Beer
• Seaton
• Sidmouth