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Brean Down and Brean Fort
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Brean Down and Brean Fort
Brean Down Road
Brean, Nr Burnham On Sea
Somerset
Tel: 01934 844518
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Palmerston Fort built circa 1865 with Victorian gun emplacements. During the Second World War two gun placements were added with associated living quarters. Weapon experiments were carried out in WW2. Brean Down is SSSI for Botanical and Geological interest also a scheduled ancient monument for extensive archeology. Interpretation at base of Down and in small centre at Brean Cove cafe.
Opening Times
Open All Year
2008 - Opening 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 09:00 - 17:00
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M5. Head north up the A38 towards Bristol. After 1.5 miles take the first exit off roundabout towards Weston-super-Mare on A370. At Lympsham take first left to Brean and then follow signs for Brean
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Available for Groups