Braunton Library

Tucked away in the centre of Braunton village, this small community library serves as a proper local hub rather than a tourist destination. The collection covers general fiction, local history books about North Devon, and the usual selection of children's stories and reference materials you'd expect from a village library.

Families staying at nearby parks like Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park or Golden Coast Holiday Park might find it useful for rainy day reading or internet access if the campsite wifi is playing up. The local history section is actually quite decent - worth a browse if you're curious about the area's agricultural heritage or wartime stories from this part of the coast.

It's hardly going to occupy you for more than thirty minutes unless you're settling in with a book and a cup of tea from somewhere nearby. The staff are friendly enough and there's usually a small display about local events or exhibitions happening around Braunton and the wider Ilfracombe area.

Honestly, this is one for practical purposes rather than sightseeing. If you need somewhere quiet to plan the rest of your Devon holiday or the kids want to pick up some holiday reading, it does the job perfectly well. But don't make a special trip unless you're already wandering around Braunton village doing the shops.