Why You Should Visit Braunton, North Devon

Only a mile and a bit down the road from Ash Barton is the village of Braunton, Devon (reported to be the largest village in England). It has a good selection of shops and pubs, as well as an award-winning finger-lickin’ fish and chip shop. There’s also a grocer selling local produce, as well as a couple of supermarkets, a post office and a Lloyds Bank.

Take a stroll down to Braunton, Devon and hire your surf boards for a trip to the beach. Or rent bikes for the whole family and ride along the peaceful 32 mile Tarka Cycle Trail, named after Tarka the Otter from the classic children’s tale.

Our favourite things to do in Braunton, Devon

• Museum of British Surfing
• Braunton and District Museum
• Braunton Countryside Centre
• Surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing
• Elliott Gallery
• Pete Caswell Gallery
• Chapel Wood Nature Reserve
• The Tarka Cycle Trail
• Sunflower Gift Shop
• Museum Model Railway