Attractions and Places To See around Broadhembury - Top 20

Broadhembury is rich in history. You can visit the 14th-century Gothic Church of St. Andrew, known for its tall tower. The village is also famous for its well-preserved thatched cottages, many dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. For ancient history, explore Hemyock Castle, a Medieval castle from the 14th century, or the prehistoric Hembury Fort, a hill fort dating from 3000 BCE with Iron Age earthworks.

Yes, the surrounding Blackdown Hills National Landscape offers numerous walking and cycling routes. You can find easy hikes, such as the Knowles Wood & Blackborough Common loop, or the Broadhembury Village – St Andrew's Church loop. For more options, explore the easy hikes around Broadhembury guide.

For stunning vistas, head to Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint. This Elizabethan flint structure offers far-reaching views across the Culm Valley, potentially as far as Exeter on a clear day. Hembury Fort also provides excellent views of the surrounding area from its elevated position.

The area is great for cycling. The Grand Western Canal offers an 11-mile flat stretch suitable for cycling, with amenities along the way. Another option is the Killerton Park Cycle Track, a scenic route through the National Trust estate. You can find more routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Broadhembury and Cycling around Broadhembury guides.

Yes, the Grand Western Canal is a family-friendly option, offering flat paths for cycling and walking, picnic areas, and even horse-drawn barges. A short drive away in Sidmouth, The Donkey Sanctuary is a popular attraction for families.

Broadhembury is nestled within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This area provides stunning vistas, diverse wildlife, and numerous footpaths. You can also visit Hembury Fort, where in May, the ramparts are covered with bluebells.

The Blackdown Hills are beautiful year-round, but for specific natural highlights, consider visiting in May when the ramparts of Hembury Fort are covered with bluebells. Late summer is also ideal for wildlife viewing at Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint when the bell-heather is in bloom.

Beyond the Church of St. Andrew, you can explore St Mary's Church in Hemyock, which dates back to Norman times. Additionally, Dunkeswell Abbey, founded in 1201, is an ancient monument of national importance with a rich Cistercian history.

The village offers a glimpse into traditional English life. You can visit The Drewe Arms, an iconic village pub, or the Broadhembury Village Shop and Tearoom for traditional English fare, including Devonshire cream teas.

The market town of Honiton, known for its antique shops and lace-making heritage, is about 5 miles away. The Killerton National Trust estate, with its house and garden, is also within easy reach, approximately 8.2 miles from Broadhembury.