About Our Campsite
We would like to welcome you to Branscombe Campsite and Airfield.
We strive to make your stay enjoyable and if there is anything we can do to assist in this please do not hesitate to ask. 
A bit about us…
We are a family-owned business run by ourselves, so in no way are we a commercial site and we take pride in the fact, that because of this, we like to feel that we give the personal friendly touch, because at the end of the day the campsite and airfield are an extension of our garden and home.
As a family we spent many a holiday first camping with a tent and later progressing to caravans, so we like to think we understand your requirements.
The land that was to become the campsite and airfield was once farmed by Tracey’s father. Chris for most of his life has lived in the area, so between us we have excellent local knowledge which we’d like to share.
Since 2016 we have made several improvements but with time we will get there with the help of our customers.
We look forward to meeting you
Chris and Tracey
Local Attractions
Services & Amenities
Our pitches are extra large powered or non powered. We have a safe enclosed play area for children with plenty of space to play football and other outdoor pursuits as well as a small indoor games room. For our dog lovers we have a dedicated exercise area. Our 2 bedroom established static home set in a private location with distant sea views is available for 2 adults and 2 young children, fully equipped with TV, kitchen appliances, BBQ and quilts and pillows. Two fantastic local award winning pubs are in the village of Branscombe of which one is just a ten minute stroll away
Amenities
Caravan Servicing Available
Covering
- Touring caravans
- Campervans
- Trailers
- Service and repairs
- 24hr call out
- Gas checks
- Electrical checks
- Water checks
- Fire and safety checks
- Damp checks.
Mcea approved engineer contact us for more details
Caravan Storage Available
Details
- Caravan to be insured by owner
- It is entirely the owners risk to leave with us
- Insurance is not mandatory but we do not insure.
- Outside storage only
- £40 per month + £5 pull out and placement fee
- Keys and security locks to be left with reception.
- Notification of van access to be passed to the campsite
- Any outside solar equipment left at owners risk
- Owner to ensure power is safe
- Owner to ensure Gas is Safe ( gas safe cert ) required.
Any questions please contact us for more details
Frequently Asked Questions
We have placed some answers to FAQ’s we’ve had over the past few seasons.
If you can’t find a answer to your query please feel free to call.
Check-out is 11:00 unless you’ve pre booked a 13:00 late check-out. Check-in is 14:00 no earlier unless instructed by the campsite.
Yes but its a 40 minute walk through the longest village in the uk pass a number of public houses on the way, by car this would take about 10 minutes , please note there is paid parking down at the sea shanty….
We normally accept campers up to 6.30pm is the latest ETA, if you are running late please call us to advise
Yes please invite them, we would ask them to go to reception on arrival though. If they plan to stay the night you can pay for the extra persons at the office.
No open fires are allowed on the campsite…we allow certain off the ground fire trays/ pits covered by a spark guard…these must also be used with a fuel / material that does not pop or spit embers and not standard wooden / tree logs.
No sorry not at the moment but feel free to call us to check as its something we are looking to do in the future.
No sorry we are not classed as fully disabled ready however please call to check and we will be glad to see if there will be any issues.
Yes , we encourage dogs as long as they are not listed under the dangerous dogs act….
Yes we do all year round please call….
Yes as the towed vehicle will still be taking space on the campsite….
No sorry….
No , but we are hoping to install the faculty in the future .
No , please assume the Airfield is live and active unless otherwise stated….
Yes you can when you book, booking a powered pitch ( this can change for a number of reasons ), all other non powered pitches / area’s are ‘ find your best spot ‘ .
Our on site small shop does carry most breakfast supplies….
No pets are to be left in your accommodation if leaving the site….
Yes we do , its for 7 year olds and under and all children must be supervised by a family member of responsible age….
The power supply currently is 6 amps , Which equates to 1200 watts , Domestic kettles , toasters, etc will not work on this supply , low wattage camping rated equipment only .
Yes but the deposit is non refundable , you will also lose your balance unless it is cancelled before the 14 day prior to arrival time limit
No sorry as weather is beyond our control and weather data / reports are widely available and reliable..
Aircraft landings and takeoff’s are dependant on : if one is flying / weather / pilots, we have no control on Aircraft movements.
We offer no cleaning service for either stored or active campers caravans.
Yes. We have a limited amount of movements every day allotted to us , please call to check.
No we do not offer this service as we are non commercial and we do not own any Aircraft. However split cost is allowed but is entirely at the pilots discretion.
No we do not offer this service as we are non commercial and we do not own any Aircraft. However split cost is allowed but is entirely at the pilots discretion.
Image Gallery
Some great images taken by campers showing off the Aircraft and Campsite.
If you have taken any images whilst on holiday with us and would like to share please feel free to email them to us.
Pilot Info
Some information for arriving and departing pilots
Flights are by prior permission only, do not fly in without having a briefing
Before flying in please phone on +44 (0) 07855021733 for a brief, available in office hours. Please use the contact details to give an ETA
Flying in times are strictly between 8am – 8pm summer BST and 8am – 4pm winter GMT
It is mandatory on 10 approach to NOT fly over northern lane and the house/farm next the runway, adjacent to the crossroad it causes us no end of problems, to explain this in more detail is why you need a briefing.
Please watch the video above from a pilots prospective for approach 28 and 10 , please watch it until the end.
Landing fees are £20
