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).
- 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 
9.3/10
290 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £19
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 9.2/10
168 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Avg 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31
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2 bedroom static caravan (no pets)
4 people maximum 10/10
9 reviews 
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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Loved the shop, had little things…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the shop, had little things we needed. Check in process was so easy! Liked you could choose where to pitch up.
Loved that they had a bar and pizza van on Sunday night (bank holiday) with a singer! Made such a lovely evening!
Disliked Toilets and showers could be slightly better but loved that they had port a loos dotted around the airfield so you didn’t have to walk really far for a wee
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review we are glad you enjoyed the food, drink and singer on the bank holiday weekend
Chris and Tracey.
Lovely friendly site.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very good communication, lovely view, although busy we had no problem accessing showers, wood fired pizza van on site.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review
Chris and Tracey
Fabulous stay ,, hope to come again soon
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Fabulous stay , weather was beautiful,the campsite was clean and tidy. Our pitches where very spacious(no set lines) ,staff on duty regularly checked loos and showers to keep them clean(disinfecting them),
Enjoyed watching the neighbours playing football and catch in the middle area as the sun set .we took our motorhome and a tent for our teenages , the ground was very hard (definitely need rock pegs) for tent but is understandable as was very dry when we went ,, I recommend this place for all the family ages ;-) was very peaceful, close to sidmouth,Lyme Regis,beer
Disliked The 4-5 portaloos on the left side of airfield where getting a abit pongy due to the hot weather ,, the smell drifted up the field ,, I think afew people must of smelt them too ,,
Luckily we chose to park further up the field where we couldn’t smell them ,, but other than that everything else was great
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From the manager: Thank you for the review and lovely pictures
We are afraid you may have smelling a local farmer spreading slurry and not the portaloos as they smell was also down on the lower site as well.
We look forward to seeing you again, if you come on any other date than a bank holiday you will not be up the runway with portaloos but in the main site
The whole visit was excellent
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Everything there was not a bad thing to say. Tracy and Chris were very helpful and very clean and tidy site.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review we are glad you enjoyed your stay and it was great to meet you all
Chris and Tracey
Overall the site was lovely with clean facilities and wonderful views.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked There were several things I liked about the campsite.
Tracy was friendly and welcoming and we pitched up on the airstrip.
The facilities were clean and the shower had plenty of hot water.
There were lots of portaloos around the site as well as the main toilet block, which was really handy.
On the Sunday, there was a pop-up bar and a musician, which added a bit of excitement, as well as the pizza bar.
The dog paddock was great for my dogs to run around in too.
The coast was less than 15 mins drive and there were hiking paths with stunning views.
Disliked Pitching up on the airstrip proved difficult for standard tent pegs. On the website it said 'Strong rock pegs are advised after spells of dry weather'. The airstrip itself was some sort of clay with grass over the top. This made it difficult for standard pegs but luckily a fellow camper gave us a good tip. Slant the standard tent peg quite a bit to get the pegs in. Hammering down the windbreaker was a bit tricky too because of the clay but we only just managed.
One other thing, a drone was flying around the site, up and down the airstrip. I asked one of the 'patrol' staff member about it and he told me that the owner had given permission. It was for taking photos of the site. This made us feel uncomfortable as the drone flew over us several times.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review for your stay over the bank holiday weekend, the ground this year is very hard due to no rain this year and lots of sun
Chris and Tracey
Excellent stay, quiet, clean, friendly, helpful,…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent stay, quiet, clean, friendly, helpful, portaloos were immaculate and cleaned several times a day, main toilets were also clean.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review on the bank holiday weekend
Chris and Tracey
The first time I have camped in the UK. Great Experience.
Electric grass pitch
Liked The welcome was great and the information issued was also very useful. the pitch sizes are great and the facilities always clean and usable. The pop-up bar and pizza on Sunday were very enjoyable as was the sing along. The dog walking area was definitely a good idea
Disliked Can't say there was anything that I could list as a dislike.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review
Chris and Tracey.
Great friendly site, clean and well managed
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Just back from an amazing weekend stay at Brancombe, we travelled a few hours to get there we arrived early and asked if we could check in early we were told we could which was a great help to us, we were greeted at reception with a lovely welcome.
We chose a lovely pitch, plenty of space there were plenty of toilets situated around the site, lovely hot showers that were cleaned regularly. The dog paddock was huge a great space for our dog to run around. The pizza van was a great added extra, couldn’t have asked for anything more, would highly recommend!
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review it was lovely to meet you both
Chris and Tracey
Great last minute stay in a very unique location
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Owners were really lovely
Campsite was peaceful with great views
Amenities looked great but didn’t use them
Shop had lots of basics and camping items if you forgot anything plus toys for the kids
Location was great to get to the beaches nearby
Disliked Would’ve been ideal to be pre warned about the single track road which leads to the campsite. Was hairy at times!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review on your 1 nights stay with us. The road into us is normal for this part of the country with plenty of passing places and the local bus and lorries use it daily
Chris and Tracey
Not the friendliest site, tight approach, not enough facilities
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great fun watching the planes take off. Tracey was lovely and welcoming. Good games room for the kids. Good location between sidmouth and beer.
Disliked Chris was pretty unkind to my kids, I went with them to check for myself at one point when they asked for change to spend on the pool table, he didn't say a word to them, really unwelcoming sadly. My son put his bike in the games room (our fault as we drill it into him to leave it safe) bearing in mind this games room was a little rough around the edges, a worker came in and instead of asking him nicely to put it outside he asked him if he thought it was clever bringing it into the room, very passive aggressive and just not nice. There are also not enough facilities on this site, only 4 unisex showers, 1 male and 1 female with 2 or 3 toilets. Very dirty at times. Although we were there bank holiday weekend when they opened the airstrip for extra campers. The approach to this site is very tight, make sure you research which way to come because if you're in a motorhome or with a caravan and you take the wrong route in you are in serious trouble.
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From the manager: We are sorry you feel this way, this is certainly a first for us saying Chris was not kind to your children. We need to however point out there are more toilets and showers than you mention in your review, as for the approach into us, the bus and larger motorhomes get into us with no issues
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.
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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.