What to do and see in Braunton, England: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

October 19, 2021 Nobuko Falco

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. 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.

3. 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.

4. Beach Volleyball School

Withywell Lane Seabirds, Croyde, Braunton EX33 1PX England +44 7890 890100 [email protected] http://www.beachvolleyballschool.co.uk
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Beach Volleyball School

Welcome to Beach Volleyball School and to Croyde, one of the best locations in the UK for volleyball! For years, we have been providing coaching to some of the best athletes in the UK, helping junior and adult athletes to international acclaim. Now you can be one of them! That's right! This summer, we’re offering sessions twice daily all summer, for EVERYONE. So no matter whether you are 6 or 60, have played for years or will be touching a volleyball for the first time, we have a session for you! Our experienced, professional coaches are waiting for you... So step onto the court with us this summer to begin your beach volleyball journey! Who knows where it might end...

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Paint a Pot Studio

5 Exeter Road, Braunton EX33 2JL England +44 1271 813999 [email protected] http://www.paintapot-braunton.co.uk/
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Paint a Pot Studio

Paint a Pot is a fantastic place to spend a few hours relaxing and creating your own unique piece of pottery no matter what age you are. Each project is individual and a session can last between 30 minutes up to two hours, depending on the size of the piece and the complexity of your design. If you are on holiday in Devon why not visit our studio and take a memento of your holiday home with you.

Reviewed By RRootsR - Exeter, United Kingdom

Great way to pass a few hrs with the the family very enjoyable friendly and worth every penny.. esp The surprise after your pottery’s been glazed and kilned :) but allow 2 days if you want to pick Up to Take home bk home other wise if not they will Post ( not sure of additional costs though ) ????????☝️

9. Croyde Bay

Croyde, Braunton EX33 1NU England
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Croyde Bay

Reviewed By MisterPesto - Bristol, United Kingdom

A cracking place to thoroughly enjoy the day with friends and family, whether just chilling on the beach, grabbing a ice cream or hitting the waves for some bodyboarding or surfing. Plus there is always the beach games - rounders, Frisbee, beach volleyball, football, cricket the list goes on and there are the sand dunes as well to climb, bodyboard down or just get lost in. then at the end of the day you can just relax on the beach and watch the sun set. Well worth a visit.

10. Crow Point

Braunton England
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Crow Point

Reviewed By helene270763 - Bushey, United Kingdom

Very lovely place to visit. Rocks, dunes, sand. Lovely walk. Dogs had a wail of a time. Got to see boat skeletons when the tide was out, rock pools but personnel did not go to them as I have a bad back and worry about slipping on the green stuff. Well worth another visit. No facilities, so take a drink and picnic if planning a days outing

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