Braunton Museum

The Bakehouse Centre was specially converted from a former bakehouse and two cottages to house today's Museum which is reputed to have its own ghost! It reflects the early beginnings of the town from the arrival of St Brannock from South Wales in the 6th Century, through to its agricultural and later maritime heritage. Nearby you will find the Great Field, this is a living example of one of only two early saxon strip-farming systems remaining in England and it is still operational today.

While you are here why not visit the vantage point on Beacon Hill, where you can see wonderful views of the whole area including Braunton Burrows, Appledore and the estuaries of the Taw and the Torridge.

• Braunton Tel 01271 816688
• Open all year (closed on Sundays)
• suitable for wheelchairs

Contributed by: Sue Thomas