Branscombe Airfield and Camping

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  • 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 sites 30
RV sites 25
Travel trailer sites 25
Mobile homes for rent 1
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Limited wifi is available (5G only). Strong rock pegs are advised after spells of dry weather.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 1 to

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

9.3

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious sites, clean amenities, and great views. Friendly staff are a highlight, with a unique airfield appealing to families. Some dated facilities, but kept tidy. Peaceful, though some noise noted. Good location for attractions and walks.

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Karen B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful site - owners very helpful and pleasant. Good facilities. For those fans of aeronautical things it was fantastic to see the planes flying overhead.

Disliked Nothing

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Nice campsite in a quiet location

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Chantell M.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely campsite well maintained the owners keep the place really clean showers and toilets clean, games room with pool table little shop onsite, little park, really peaceful nice views as a muilty cultural family we felt welcome everyone we spoke to was friendly

Disliked Can't think of anything

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From the manager: Thank you for the great review, it was a pleasure to meet you all
Chris and Tracey

Great place to stay with everything you need

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great views, location and friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

10 out of 10 Fantastic site Fantastic friendly people The air strip…

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Julian B.

Powered grass campsite

Liked 10 out of 10
Fantastic site
Fantastic friendly people
The air strip is a bonus ..

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

We will definitely be back

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Kay J.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Everything. The owners were lovely and really helpful, the pitches were fab, little shop was great for essentials, things for the kids and ice creams, toilet and shower facilities were clean and nice. Views were amazing and added bonus of the airfield with our very own air display one evening was spectacular. We even got to go on to the airfield and have a close up look at the planes and chat with the pilots.

Disliked Nothing bad to say

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

Well run, clean, friendly reception. A dog field for dog owners👍

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Clean facilities, friendly reception, lovely view and the animation of small aircraft taking off! The dog pitch is a great idea.

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

Needed a stop over for my dogs and I and this was…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Needed a stop over for my dogs and I and this was perfect. Good views, amazing dog walking area and a nice area. Staff and all the guests were also really friendly and helpful! Oh and the airplanes were awesome!!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for the review, it was lovely to meet you and your pups
Chris and Tracey

Grate location can't wait to come back

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Mark A.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Loved the location grate staff grate camping every one is friendly and loved seeing planes fly in and out .

Disliked Ground was so hard it bent 8mm hardend steel tent pegs must have lots of hardcore just under the grass .but even with that we can't wait to come back .

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review, not much we can do about the ground being hard with little to no rain for months, better than mud though. We look forward to seeing you again
Chris and Tracey

Friendly, well run campsite in a beautiful location.

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Ed J.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very friendly and helpful owners. Wonderful location and all the necessary amenities.

Disliked It is somewhat adhoc campsite and I did have to wait to use the loo, however I am nitpicking now.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Very good location , working airfield…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very good location , working airfield

Disliked Showers and toilets needs updating or better cleaning

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Branscombe Airfield and Camping

Higher Lands Farm

Branscombe

Seaton

Devon

England

EX12 3BL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (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
21.6 km Rail Station
21.6 km Opposite Rail Station
21.9 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
11.1 km Honiton Rail Station
13.1 km Feniton Rail Station
14.4 km Axminster Rail Station
Ferry
20.5 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
21.5 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
21.5 km Starcross Ferry Landing
Airport
18.3 km 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 5.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 6.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 9.3 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5.9 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 17.8 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 23.2 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24.9 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 26 km

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 1.8 km

Shute Barton 10.8 km

Loughwood Meeting House 12.2 km

A la Ronde 18.2 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 20.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 1.4 km

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 3 km

CONNAUGHT GARDENS 6.3 km

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 6.5 km

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 8.1 km

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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 $28.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.