Family-friendly things to do at Brean Down
- Published:
- 24 June 2024
Brean Down is a brilliant place for families to explore.
Summer adventures
Brean Down is a brilliant place to explore in summer. 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.
Festival of Archaeology
27 & 28 July
10am - 2pm
Get involved with lots of exciting activities which will bring different chapters of the Down's history to life, from searching for pottery remains at the site of the Roman temple to dressing up as an officer at the World War II fort.
Visit the Beach Hut in the National Trust car park when you arrive. Activities are free. Usual car park fee applies (free for National Trust members).
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.
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.