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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Limited wifi is available (5G only). Strong rock pegs are advised after spells of dry weather.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £19
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £31
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2 bedroom static caravan (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 2 bedroomsDimensions: 9.8ft width × 20ft length
Arrival daysFrom £160
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained campsite boasts spacious pitches, clean facilities, and stunning views. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff. The on-site airfield provides a unique point of interest, particularly for families. While some facilities are described as dated, cleanliness is generally maintained. The site is noted for its peaceful atmosphere, though occasional noise from other guests has been mentioned. Its excellent location offers easy access to local attractions and walks.
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Fab site - not too busy but good facilities and super friendly…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Fab site - not too busy but good facilities and super friendly staff.
Disliked Shower I used could have been cleaner but suspect it was more time of day.
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From the manager: Thank you for the review, like we always say the facilities are only as clan as the person before you, we go around the facilities several times a day, but this time of year there are a lot of children using them
Chris and Tracey.
Nice and peaceful campsite…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice and peaceful campsite
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review.
Chris and Tracey.
Friendly welcome, spacious pitches, interesting airfield. Proximity to Donkey Sanctuary.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly welcome, spacious pitches, interesting airfield. Proximity to Donkey Sanctuary.
Disliked Lack of toilet cubicles and separate private showers.
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From the manager: Thank you for the review, we are not sure what you mean by private showers as all our showers are private. We feel you may not have found all the toilet and shower blocks on site
Chris and Tracey.
100% recommend this site
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Absolutely lovely site. We stayed for a week and had wonderful views from the tent field. The enclosed dog walk area was fabulous. The airfield was brilliant for the kids, they loved seeing the planes take off and land! The owners were lovely and so accommodating. Showers were always clean and tidy too.
Disliked This isnt a dislike as such but the only thing we thought would be handy is another toilet block because we were often queueing to use the 2 in our field as they had the showers in them too
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From the manager: Thank you for the review, we are pleased you had a good stay. We wished you had not queued as there are other toilets and showers you could have used across the site. If you come again we will show you
Chris and Tracey.
Lovely site. Will return.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly hosts. Clean facilities. Good view. Good size pitches. Small shop.
Disliked All good.
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review and great pictures
Chris and Tracey.
Brilliant site!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very friendly owners. Great location. Huge pitch. Planes!
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From the manager: Thank you for the great review
Chris and Tracey.
Nice pitches, lovely setting, however the staff could be more polite
Electric grass pitch
Liked The pitch and the planes coming and going, water and electricity on pitch.
Disliked No hot water to wash up, being told by one of the employees that i seemed agitated and to not run the water as it’s on a boiler! I was only running the water in the hope it would warm up.
No hand soap in the toilets, hot and cold showers.
On the Saturday they advertised pizzas available 5-9pm we went down at 7:40pm and they had sold out. So that was disappointing.
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From the manager: Thank you Lindsey for the review.
It’s no surprise that you gave us a poor review given your aggressive behaviour on site causing concern to the owners and other campers which is why you were approached by the owners to try and resolve any issues.
We also had cause to approach you late at night when you were playing music with your friends (whom we allowed to be on your pitch with you) disturbing other campers near by.
The outside food traders do not advertise a time of service, so what you’ve said among other things isn’t true, however they do arrive between 4pm-5pm on the advertised day and serve either until they’ve sold out or until about 8pm. There is also an abundance of local food outlets that will deliver to the site for your convenience. As to no soap in the toilets, it's possible that the dispenser you used may of run out, but maybe you could have told us and we would filled it straight away or perhaps you did not find the soap dispensers near all the sinks.
We have zero tolerance for aggressive behaviour and we are happy that you will not be returning.
Great site, friendly owners.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great site, was greeted upon arrival and shown around the site. Was great to be able to select our own pitch. The girls really enjoyed the park and the games room.
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From the manager: Thank you for the review.
Chris and Tracey.
Facilities always clean, well stocked shop, good play area for kids
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly staff, easy pitches, good facilities. Airfield is awesome, shop well stocked and games room a nice touch
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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review.
Chris and Tracey.
The peaceful settings and friendly staff at the campsite. Was a wonderful…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The peaceful settings and friendly staff at the campsite. Was a wonderful place to stay
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review
Chris and Tracey.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Branscombe Airfield and Camping
Higher Lands Farm
Branscombe
Seaton
Devon
England
EX12 3BL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.69809°N
3.1629°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer | 3.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Town | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 5.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 3.7 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.1 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 14.4 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.5 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.2 mi
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 1.1 mi
Shute Barton 6.7 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 7.6 mi
A la Ronde 11.3 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 13 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 0.8 mi
Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 1.8 mi
CONNAUGHT GARDENS 3.9 mi
Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 4 mi
Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 5 mi
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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Branscombe Airfield and Camping? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.