Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Braunton, England

March 24, 2022 Karren Gelb

Braunton is an English village, civil parish, ecclesiastical parish and former manor in North Devon. The village is situated 5 miles (8 km) west of Barnstaple. While not the largest village in England, it is amongst the most populous in Devon with a population at the 2011 census of 7,353 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.
Restaurants in Braunton

1. Surfing Croyde Bay

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Surfing Croyde Bay

Amplify your 'learn to surf' experience with the best 'Instructor to Student' ratio of any Surfing England surf school. Smaller group sizes means our coaches can give you more attention in a safer environment to speed up the learning process. We run daily surf lessons suitable for everyone aged 5 to 80, from complete beginner to competitive professionals, school groups to group parties using in water teaching, classroom theory lessons, video analysis and surf skate sessions. We want you to enjoy surfing as much as we do, so whether you've never stood on a board before or have been doing it for years, we want to help you progress to your full potential. We also pride ourselves on being Coasteering specialists and run daily excursions. All equipment provided with onsite changing facilities, toilets, and hot showers. Enjoy a warm drink, cold beer, hot pasty or tasty ice cream from our cafe after your surf. Find us @Baggys, overlooking the beach.

2. Croyde Deckchair Cinema

1 Jones's Hill, Croyde, Braunton EX33 1LX England +44 7583 204601 [email protected] http://www.CroydeDeckchairCinema.co.uk
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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Croyde Deckchair Cinema

Reviewed By HayleyBrailey - Hollingbourne, United Kingdom

Quirky and fun way to spend a Monday evening in Croyde village. Our children aren’t at the age where they can make it much past 10pm, and sitting in a caravan listening to rain wasn’t our first choice. When we saw this and read the reviews, we thought we’d give it a go. Popcorn on arrival and access to a bar with soft drinks for the kids. It was a pleasant experience that I doubt we’ll forget.

3. Surf South West

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Surf South West

Surf South West run surfing lessons and Coasteering at Croyde Bay in North Devon. We are Croyde's longest running surf school and the only one located directly on Croyde Beach.

4. Barefoot Surf School

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Barefoot Surf School

Barefoot Surf School, established in 1995, specialises in teaching beginners to surf. A family business famed for their patience and enthusiasm most sessions are run by Nigel, with 48 years surfing experience. A commitment to safety whilst having fun is central to Barefoot teaching. The sch have been innovators in surf coaching good practice, including techniques to meet the needs of all learners.

5. Croyde Surf Academy

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Croyde Surf Academy

OPEN ALL YEAR Providing comprehensive Surf & S.U.P. Lessons & Hire from ages 5-85. Coasteering sessions from age 8 upwards. Based from the Academy's Big Blue Bus in Down End Car Park, Croyde overlooking the beach. WE GUARANTEE TO HAVE YOU UP & RIDING IN YOUR FIRST SURF LESSON OR YOUR SECOND LESSON FREE ! We have changing facilities on the bus and there are also on-site toilets and showers.Hot and cold refreshments can be purchased from the Cafe in the car park.

6. Coasteering Croyde Bay

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Coasteering Croyde Bay

Coasteering experiences along Baggy Point in Croyde Bay, North Devon. Scramble, jump and swim along the beautiful rocky Baggy Point coastline that is literally on our doorstep. See Croyde, North Devon like never before. Half Day and Full Day experiences available - all equipment included - National Coasteering Charter and AALA accredited Coasteering centre. The only Coasteering provider based on Baggy point, with hot showers, changing rooms and on site Cafe.

7. Baggy Point Easy Access Walk

Baggy Point National Trust Car Park, Croyde, Braunton PL21 9EF England +44 1752 896237 [email protected] http://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/26/
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Baggy Point Easy Access Walk

A short and easy 2.7 mile walk on the South West Coast Path out to the tip of Baggy Point and back again, taking in spectacular views of the coastline towards Bideford Bay and Hartland. Children will love the whale bones and the old wreck post, as well as the rocks and cliffs. A gently sloping walk out to Baggy Point and back. An alternative route back includes a short steep climb.

Reviewed By Vijay_from_Surrey - London, United Kingdom

Great walk; not too busy (went in peak of August); as usual a friendly NT assistant at the car park; relatively easy with our two kids of nine and twelve. Two options to get to from Croyde NT parking; one over a couple of hills, the other a coast path by the cliff, we looped round over the hills and back through the coastal path. Personally I would not have done the walk by the cliff on wet or windy weather, but on a fine day it's worth doing. We spent almost two hours, but can probably be done in half that time, we took out time exploring down some rocks and taking pictures of kestrels.

8. North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Croyde, Braunton EX31 1EA England +44 1271 388647 [email protected] http://www.northdevon.com/
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North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of England's most special places with breath-taking coastal scenery, beautiful beaches and coves, stunning coastal cliffs and woodlands. Steeped in heritage with an abundance of wildlife, the North Devon Coast AONB stretches from the edge of Exmoor to the Cornish Border. There is no shortage of things to see, do or explore. We hope you love North Devon as much as we do and enjoy your time here - all feedback and recommendations hugely welcome.

Reviewed By guymW4008XK

I have lived in North Devon for 8 years and have seen pretty much all of the beautiful beaches that this coastline has to offer, but Crow Point for me stands out from the crowd. It is a vast expanse of sand, sea, dunes and incredible views which is absolutely worth a visit with only a £2.00 fee payable at a toll for as long as you want to stay. For those who want to avoid the crowd, let their children (and dogs) roam free, this is the place to go.

9. Coastline Sports

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Coastline Sports

Hi, I'm Will and I'm the owner of Coastline Sports. Whether you're looking for the thrill of coasteering, the challenge of rock climbing or fancy hitting the waves with our surf and paddleboarding lessons, our team is on hand to ensure you have a fantastic time exploring the North Devon coastline. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Many thanks, Will

10. Putsborough Sands

Putsborough, Braunton England
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Putsborough Sands

Reviewed By Sasha713 - York, United Kingdom

We love this beach! It is one of our favourites in this area. It is great for families, a relaxed atmosphere, ample parking, amazing standard of toilets for a beach facility (very clean!!) and a great cafe / coffee bar.

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