Braunton Countryside Centre
Braunton Countryside Centre
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Braunton Countryside Centre helps visitors to appreciate and enjoy the North Devon Biosphere with Displays, Information, Guided Walks, Illustrated Talks, Events and Filmshows. Braunton Countryside Centre is an activity of the North Devon Environmental Trust (Charity No: 296707)
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Emily M
Newbury, UK77 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We were in Braunton on a rainy day and stumbled across the Countryside Centre. Our 2 year old enjoyed playing with the toy farm set and our nearly 5 year old enjoyed all the hands on activities- building a limpet tower, matching the animals to their habitats, finding local places on the light-up map, the touchscreen bat games!
I wouldn't make a special trip to visit, but if in the area it's worth popping in.
We made a donation but the center is free to enter.
I wouldn't make a special trip to visit, but if in the area it's worth popping in.
We made a donation but the center is free to enter.
Written 6 August 2023
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Si Bosett
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Aug 2022 • Couples
Went today as we have never been before I could not believe the amount of rubbish,bins overflowing, disused bar bq everywhere, dunes beach ,litter in the shrubs looked like a tipping dump.why would you do that to such a beautiful place, I'm afraid the next generation won't realise until its to late and this is the generation that want to save the plant!!!
Written 16 August 2022
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Terrie S
7 contributions
Feb 2022
This is a fantastic place to visit, especially with young ones. This is a treasure trove of information about wildlife - bursting with fully interactive and immersive exhibits that will keep little ones engaged and learning throughout. The staff are super friendly and really helpful. I really cannot recommend popping in highly enough. We thought we would spend 10-15 minutes in there.... ended up dragging the kids out after nearly an hour as our parking was about to run out!
Written 23 February 2022
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Corinne D
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Jun 2021 • Family
Fantastic interactive material for kids and adults. Learnt alot about the places we have visited this weekend. The staff member was really friendly and helpful.
Written 5 June 2021
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DevonianPlymouth_UK
Plymouth, UK361 contributions
Oct 2019
Situated in the old Barnstaple Railway station, this centre is a treasure trove of information about the local flora and fauna. Very friendly and helpful attendants.
Written 18 October 2019
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Allan8301953
Plymouth, UK287 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
A few more photographs of what went on during our visit. It was a looong day, before heading back to our hotel. The amusing thing was. That I used the Satnav for the car park.🤣 This took us approx two miles from the actual car park. As went were directed down a short winding country lane. Came to a T junction at the end, and according to Satnav, the Saunton Sands carpark was directly on our right!! 🤣 It wasn't, but a local farmers field was. The farmer put us right, by telling us to continue down the way we were facing for about a half mile onto a main road T junction, and there was a road sign point left to the Saunton Sands. Approx 1.5 miles on a straight drive. There on our left was a sign to the beach car park. The cost was £8 For all day, with a few shops immediately next to the gravel car park. We found the restaurant there to be quite expensive. As two breakfast meals of pancakes and bacon, and two lattes cost a phenomenal £23. Just be aware of that folks. With regards to the car park. Your picture is taken, and you pay when leaving. Clever technology being used here. When leaving just be careful. As the T junction main road at the exit is narrow, and depending on traffic, care needs to be taken. Especially if turning across oncoming traffic.
Written 17 June 2019
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Lesley C
Plymouth, UK106 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Lots of things to see and some interactive activities. Picture boards of the flora and fauna. Helpful, knowledgable staff. Well worth a visit if you want to know more about the Burrows and what you might see there.
Written 21 June 2018
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_wendythomas61
Plymouth, UK22 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
Fantastic place to take young children to learn about the countryside and the seaside not to be missed .
Written 14 August 2017
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Chantal B
Chippenham, UK4 contributions
Aug 2017
Small attractive museum about the countryside round braunton. Informative displays. Lots of child engagement which goes beyond just pressing buttons eg large screen microscope, matching games, videos, fish tank. Friendly staff. Well worth an hour if you're in the area
Written 8 August 2017
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Rick_and_Jane
Lincoln, UK204 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
A small but very interesting centre that is worth visiting, particularly with children. Excellent explanations regarding the local nature and in particular, about Braunton Burrows which are very worthwhile walking through.
Written 9 July 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions about Braunton Countryside Centre
- Braunton Countryside Centre is open:
- Mon - Sat 10:00 - 16:00
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