Braunton Countryside Centre

Events & Activities

Braunton Countryside Centre offers a varied programme of nature walks, wildlife activities, talks, film screenings, surveys and community events. Activities include guided wellbeing walks, birdwatching, bee and bug hunts, wildlife talks and film evenings. The Centre also supports citizen-science projects, giving visitors opportunities to help monitor and learn about local wildlife.

Notable Features

• Braunton Burrows: The Centre provides information about nearby Braunton Burrows, one of North Devon’s most important natural areas and an exceptionally biodiverse dune system.
• Interactive displays: Visitors can explore displays about the local landscape, farming and Braunton Marshes, helping to explain the area’s natural and agricultural heritage.
• North Devon Biosphere: The Centre helps visitors discover and understand the internationally recognised North Devon Biosphere and its unique coastal and rural environments.
• Guided walks: Regular walks provide opportunities to explore the countryside and learn about local wildlife, plants, habitats and landscapes.
• Wildlife & citizen science: Activities such as the Braunton Bee & Bug Hunt encourage visitors to identify and record local species while contributing to biodiversity monitoring.
• Wildlife talks & films: The Centre hosts illustrated talks and film screenings covering subjects such as local wildlife, conservation, farming and the wider North Devon landscape.
• Wellbeing walks: Free, welcoming walks provide an opportunity to enjoy the local countryside, meet other people and support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Community events: The Centre is used for special events celebrating the local environment and community, including wildlife surveys, seasonal events and educational activities.
• Local craft market: The area outside the Centre hosts the Braunton Contemporary Craft Market, featuring local makers, artists and craftspeople during the summer season.
• Free entry: The Centre is free to visit, with donations welcomed to support its work.