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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

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