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Food scene
Unable to open this summer due to social distancing regulations, the Sea Shanty are operating a takeaway kiosk instead – 10am–5pm daily. Serving drinks, snacks, lunches and ice cream.
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The Sea Shanty Beach Cafe
Unable to open this summer due to social distancing regulations, the Sea Shanty are operating a takeaway kiosk instead – 10am–5pm daily. Serving drinks, snacks, lunches and ice cream.
Open for takeaway during the day and evening meals (outside seating only) from 17th July to the end of August. Great coffee and cakes, g/f options always available. Booking essential for evening meals; see FB page for further details.
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The Hideaway
West WalkOpen for takeaway during the day and evening meals (outside seating only) from 17th July to the end of August. Great coffee and cakes, g/f options always available. Booking essential for evening meals; see FB page for further details.
The best local Indian restaurant! Located almost opposite the Radway cinema in Sidmouth. Takeaway only at the moment. Call 01395 579944.
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Sidmouth Tandoori
7 RadwayThe best local Indian restaurant! Located almost opposite the Radway cinema in Sidmouth. Takeaway only at the moment. Call 01395 579944.
Bloaters
Church StreetOne of our two favourite local fish & chip shops.
Seaton's Fish Bar
4 Queen StOne of our two favourite local fish & chip shops.
Tranquil and inspiring plant-based café, smoothie bar and speciality coffee shop at the top of town. See website or FB/Instagram pages for further details.
Passiflora
3 Cross StTranquil and inspiring plant-based café, smoothie bar and speciality coffee shop at the top of town. See website or FB/Instagram pages for further details.
Yeungs House
29 Fore StDecent Chinese takeaway.
A little further afield in Lyme Regis, just over the border in West Dorset – worth a visit for delicious Asian street food.
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Red Panda
7A Broad StreetA little further afield in Lyme Regis, just over the border in West Dorset – worth a visit for delicious Asian street food.
Branscombe Vale Brewery ales, traditional pub food and plenty of (local) character in this 14th century inn with flagstones and an open fire. Dog friendly.
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The Fountain Head
Branscombe Vale Brewery ales, traditional pub food and plenty of (local) character in this 14th century inn with flagstones and an open fire. Dog friendly.
This 14th century pub is well worth a visit. The outside tables are very popular in the summer, as is the roaring log fire in the winter!
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Masons Arms, Branscombe
3 Myrtle CottagesThis 14th century pub is well worth a visit. The outside tables are very popular in the summer, as is the roaring log fire in the winter!
The Clock Tower
Peak Hill RoadAmazing cake! Beautiful views. Dog friendly.
Sightseeing
One of Devon's oldest and most architecturally significant parish churches. The square central tower is one of only four completely Norman towers in Devon. Other interesting features include the 15th century font and the 18th century pulpit, which is a three-decker and almost unique in Devon.
Beautiful and atmospheric, and worth a visit even if you're not a member of a church community. Fascinating old graveyard too!
Saint Winifred's Church
One of Devon's oldest and most architecturally significant parish churches. The square central tower is one of only four completely Norman towers in Devon. Other interesting features include the 15th century font and the 18th century pulpit, which is a three-decker and almost unique in Devon.
Beautiful and atmospheric, and worth a visit even if you're not a member of a church community. Fascinating old graveyard too!
Built in around 1580 and believed to be the oldest thatched working forge in the country.
A variety of beautiful handcrafted items for sale. Owned by the National Trust and run by family team Gary and Simon Hall; it is often possible to see one of them at work. Open most days 10am–5pm.
Branscombe Forge
Built in around 1580 and believed to be the oldest thatched working forge in the country.
A variety of beautiful handcrafted items for sale. Owned by the National Trust and run by family team Gary and Simon Hall; it is often possible to see one of them at work. Open most days 10am–5pm.
Join an hour-long guided tour to learn about the fascinating history of this underground limestone complex, quarried since Roman times.
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Beer Quarry Caves Ltd
Quarry LaneJoin an hour-long guided tour to learn about the fascinating history of this underground limestone complex, quarried since Roman times.
Iron Age hill fort dating back to 4th century BC, now surrounded by woodland. See English Heritage website for further info. Particularly picturesque when the bluebells are out!
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Blackbury Camp
Iron Age hill fort dating back to 4th century BC, now surrounded by woodland. See English Heritage website for further info. Particularly picturesque when the bluebells are out!
A network of 4km of level paths and boardwalks through beautiful marshland and reed beds alongside the River Axe. Great for birdwatchers. New Wild Sculpture Trail opened Summer 2020.
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Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve
Colyford RoadA network of 4km of level paths and boardwalks through beautiful marshland and reed beds alongside the River Axe. Great for birdwatchers. New Wild Sculpture Trail opened Summer 2020.
No words necessary! We love our beach. If you're feeling energetic, take the coast path to the top of the cliffs towards Beer for great views.
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Branscombe Beach
No words necessary! We love our beach. If you're feeling energetic, take the coast path to the top of the cliffs towards Beer for great views.
If you are determined to find a fossil on the Jurassic Coast, there is no better hunting ground than Charmouth Beach, less than half an hour's drive from Branscombe. There's a great visitor centre, where you can arrange to join a talk and guided fossil walk with an expert. Or just rummage amongst the shingle for belemnites and ammonites.
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Charmouth
If you are determined to find a fossil on the Jurassic Coast, there is no better hunting ground than Charmouth Beach, less than half an hour's drive from Branscombe. There's a great visitor centre, where you can arrange to join a talk and guided fossil walk with an expert. Or just rummage amongst the shingle for belemnites and ammonites.