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Family-friendly things to do at Brean Down

Sandcastle on Brean beach
Sandcastle on Brean beach | © National Trust Images/Laurence Cummins

Brean Down is a brilliant place for families to explore.

Autumn adventures

Brean Down is a brilliant place to explore in autumn. Create sand art on the beach or climb to the top of the down and soak up the far-reaching sea views.

Sandcastles and bird spotting

Visit the Beach Hut when you arrive and pick-up one of our adventure rucksacks containing everything you need for a day of exploring, including binoculars, a bug pot and magnifying glass. We've also got plenty of buckets and spades if you're headed for the beach.

A person walking a dog on Brean Beach in rain
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Visiting Brean Down with your dog 

Dogs on leads are very welcome at Brean Down, with plenty of coastal terrain to stretch those four legs. Find out more about where you can take them and what to keep in mind. Brean Down is a one pawprint rated place. 

View of the square buildings of Palmerston Fort, Brean Down, with the sea in the background
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History of Brean Down 

With its history stretching back from 10,000 BC to the peninsula's vital role defending the South West during WWII, there is a lot to discover in the story of Brean Down.