Branscombe Airfield and Camping

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Non powered area and some south side EHU pitches
Non powered area and some south side ehu pitches
South side ehu pitches
North side ehu pitch
Static caravan
Dog park toys
Enclosed dog - bark park.
Enclosed dog park
Games room
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South side ehu pitches
North side ehu pitch
Static caravan

  • Site with its own private airstrip with restored aircraft
  • Within easy reach of Branscombe beach, Seaton and Beer
  • Safe and enclosed play area; games room; plenty of space for play
Branscombe Airfield and Camping is four miles from Sidmouth, Seaton and Beer, on the edge of Branscombe village and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on Lyme Bay. The site has its own private airstrip, home to a range of vintage and classic aircraft, including a Stearman PT-17 and a Zlín 526. The resident pilots and restoration team are happy to show guests the current lineup when they are available; you may also see occasional flight activity (when pilot availability and weather/ground conditions permit). Branscombe has plenty of wide open space with views of Devon countryside and distant sea views. There are refurbished toilets and free showers, as well as a modern utilities block, a washing-up area and a launderette with a washing machine and tumble dryer. There's also a safe and enclosed play area with plenty of space to play football and other outdoor activities, and a small indoor games room is also available. Foodies can head out to two pubs within a mile and a half – one within a short 20-minute stroll.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 25
Touring caravan pitches 25
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Strong rock pegs are advised after spells of dry weather.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Mar to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 473 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained, spacious campsite is praised for its friendly owners, clean facilities, and beautiful countryside views. Popular features include the aircraft airfield, an enclosed dog exercise field, and a games room. Visitors appreciate the peace and quiet, good value, and convenient location for local attractions. Minor points include occasionally dated facilities and a narrow access lane. Managers actively address feedback, ensuring improvements are made.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 28/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Our second trip here and we will be back for a third visit!

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Spotlessly clean site with great friendly staff - nothing not to like!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site we took our 6…

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 sharron k. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site we took our 6 year old granddaughter to try camping! It was perfect for her. . Very peaceful and quiet. Even though there was a lot of campers we had plenty of space around us. Facilities were good. Lovely and clean and even at 9.45 pm the lady was checking to make sure they were clean.
Lovely friendly people on reception. Gave us information of where everything was on the site.
Will definitely visit again .
Lovely beach not far from the site a short drive.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful open space, great park for…

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 Emily B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Wonderful open space, great park for little’ns to play in. Games room which the older kids enjoyed. Plenty of showers/toilets close by. Owners were more than welcoming and helped any chance needed. A great stay with a family of 6 with children age ranges of 1-12 :) would come again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review, we would love to see you all again
Chris and Tracey

Heel aardige beheerders, ruime plekken, prima…

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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 Koj K. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Heel aardige beheerders, ruime plekken, prima locatie en af en toe een vliegtuigje.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Very friendly managers, spacious pitches, a great location, and the occasional small plane.

Thank you for your great review
Chris and Tracey

What a lovely campsite!

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Helen G. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The view and the super friendly welcome

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review and lovely picture
Chris and Tracey

Well organised, friendly, clean & views.…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Mark B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Well organised, friendly, clean & views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Chris and Tracey

Everything was brilliant! Wood fire pizza…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything was brilliant!
Wood fire pizza Friday night and a pop up bar Saturday, what more do you want!
All staff were lovely and helpful!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review.
Chris and Tracey

We will be back

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Sally P. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty open space for kids to run free & lovely little playground. Well enclosed dog run. Small and friendly . Helpful owners. Watched plane take off as added bonus
Quiet respectful site
Apparently can book your favourite pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review
Chris and Tracey

Lovely site which we have returned…

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10 out of 10
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 Eric M. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site which we have returned to many times & will continue to do so.
Very welcoming hosts, friendly & relaxed atmosphere.
Good size pitches & not on top of one another.
The added dimensions of the light aircraft grass airfield is a bonus & great to see some flying during our stay.
Various toilet & shower facilities are available, some better than others but all kept clean & tidy.
A small shop & games room are also available on site.
Conveniently located within level walking distance to the Donkey Sanctuary & a little more challenging walk down to Branscombe Beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and pictures
Chris and Tracey

Would definitely recommend this site.

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10 out of 10
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 andrew richard s. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Best site we've stayed at in many years, made welcome from the moment we arrived, facility had everything we required for our stay, very clean tidy and organised.

Disliked There wasn't any.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review
Chris and Tracey

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Branscombe Airfield and Camping

Higher Lands Farm

Branscombe

Seaton

Devon

England

EX12 3BL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.69809°N
3.1629°W

Route directions

From the west: Follow the A3052 to Sidmouth. After 13.5 miles turn right at Branscombe Cross (towards Bulstone and Branscombe). Travel 1 mile until you come to a crossroads with a large 'Branscombe Airfield' sign on double gates. Turn left into Northern Lane and then right through the double gates into Branscombe Airfield and Caravan Site. From the east: Follow the A3052 from Seaton/Axminster/Lyme Regis and turn left at Branscombe Cross (towards Bulstone and Branscombe). Travel one mile until you come to a crossroads with large 'Branscombe Airfield' sign on double gates. Turn left into Northern Lane (just in front of Higherland Farm bungalow) and then right through the double gates into Branscombe Airfield and Caravan Site. If you use your satnav it will leave you approximately half a mile short of the campsite. Please continue along the same road and you will come to the crossroads mentioned above. Turn left here and the you will find the campsite on your right. Please note, there are a number of Branscombe signs on the A3052. Please only follow signs for 'Branscombe Bulstone' and look out for the small Branscombe campsite and airfield sign by the turning.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.4 mi Rail Station
13.4 mi Opposite Rail Station
13.6 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
6.9 mi Honiton Rail Station
8.1 mi Feniton Rail Station
8.9 mi Axminster Rail Station
Ferry
12.8 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
13.3 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
13.4 mi Starcross Ferry Landing
Airport
11.4 mi Exeter International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Stay at Branscombe at the beginning of August to frolic at the world-famous Sidmouth Folk Week, or mosey along to this part of Devon at any time of year to ramble and rockpool on Branscombe Mouth beach, be tempted by tasty treats in the thatched roof restaurant or take a boat out to land some mackerel and pollock for supper. Branscombe village has the Old Forge, the Old Bakery and the Norman St. Winifred Church to see, while the regency town of Sidmouth five miles to the west has a sauna, cinema, indoor pool, restaurants and gift shops as well as beaches for splashing and sunbathing. The fishing village of Beer is nearby: this sheltered beach is the spot for catching the sun’s rays, and if you don’t want to angle yourself from a boat to cast off, you can buy some fresh fish on the beach before getting on your mining helmet to explore the Beer Quarry Caves or climbing the hill (sans helmet) to the model railway exhibition and gardens at Pecorama. Cavers and trainspotters can also try the Kents Cavern Underground Caves and the South Devon Railway, both at Torquay. Devon day trips include browsing for lace in the market town of Honiton, taking a tram from Seaton along the River Axe for birdwatching at the estuary, fossil-hunting at Lyme Regis, history hunting at Exeter Cathedral and wandering the National Trust walks over Exmoor and Dartmoor. For the small fliers, Crealy Adventure Park, Paignton Zoo and Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium should have them soaring.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Beer 3.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 5.8 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 3.7 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.1 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 14.4 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.5 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.2 mi

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 1.1 mi

Shute Barton 6.7 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 7.6 mi

A la Ronde 11.3 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 13 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 0.8 mi

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 1.8 mi

CONNAUGHT GARDENS 3.9 mi

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 4 mi

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 5 mi

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 3.4 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 8.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Branscombe Airfield and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Branscombe Airfield and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Branscombe Airfield and Camping? Stay at Branscombe at the beginning of August to frolic at the world-famous Sidmouth Folk Week, or mosey along to this part of Devon at any time of year to ramble and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Branscombe Airfield and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Branscombe Airfield and Camping? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.