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Museum of British Surfing

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The Museum of British Surfing is a Registered Charity (1131433) established in North Devon to preserve & celebrate the UK's rich surf heritage

Opening Times

Usual Opening Times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The earliest recorded surfing in Britain so far is 1890, but we have had contact with surfing as far back as at least 1769.

We have a rich and fascinating surfing history which can be enjoyed by visiting the Museum of British Surfing – our surf heritage and culture exhibitions change every year, and do get in touch if you’d like to help us carry out new research.

In addition to this we now hold the archive and maintain the website for The First Wave – a Heritage Lottery funded surfing oral history project telling the story of British surfing by those who were there.

Location

Museum of British Surfing

Address

The Yard, Caen St, Braunton EX33 1AA, UK

What3Words ///skils.breathing.dream

01271 815155

www.museumofbritishsurfing.org.uk

contact@museumofbritishsurfing.org.uk

Driving from our parks

Lynmouth Retreat: 22.45 miles / 39 mins

Rating

★★★★★4.7

Based on 76 reviews

Info correct at time of publish: January 19, 2026. Always check with location before visiting.

Reviews

Veronique Licshow

a year ago

Super cute display with interesting objects (gorgeous boards!) and good info on the history of surfing in the UK. Cute drawing station for the little dudes and lovely volunteer who sat behind the till. Recommended.

Ivan B

3 years ago

A really well curated museum. It's not very big but it has a ton of history and it gives an inside about how surfing began in the UK and what it was like.

andrew taylor

5 years ago

A unique and fantastic place for everyone, surfers or not. The staff really know their stuff and everything is donated or loaned which makes it even more special. Small enough not to be over whelming and yet packed with great items which change every season.

Darren Finch

5 years ago

Theres not much you can buy for £2 in the area. I would suggest, whether you are into surfing or not, to spend that money getting into this museum. Took my 10 year old in and he absolutely loved it. Full of history, loads of fascinating facts and a beautiful display of boards through the ages. The antithesis of the local museum!

Steve Taylor

9 years ago

Epic tiny museum that is a must for all to visit.
We had a blast and the guy that works there is super kind, we lobed our visit and our dog was allowed in as he was small bit normally dogs are not allowed.
It has amazing displays and I highly recommend it for Amy surfer.