Resting at the southern tip of Europe’s second longest stretch of sand, Burnham-on-Sea is a traditional English resort town with period architecture, an elegant pier and bustling seaside promenade. Donkey rides and amusement games are found along the beach, while birdwatching awaits in Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserve.
Things to do in Burnham-on-Sea
Spend a relaxing day at Burnham’s award-winning Main Beach. During summer, the calm waters are patrolled and ideal for swimming, jet skiing and boating, while the glorious golden shores offer donkey rides. Keep your energy up with fish and chips at the local Esplanade Fish Bar.
Fun awaits on Burnham Pier, Britain's shortest and arguably most beautiful pier. Built in the early-1900s, the pier extends 270 meters into Bridgewater Bay and features an Edwardian pavilion with arcades games, cream teas and a beautiful view of Hinkley Point.
Stroll along the Esplanade and take in the Heritage-listed buildings dating from the early-19th century, including the iconic Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse. The Grade-II-listed building has iconic red-and-white stripes and stands on wooden stilts amid the mudflats of Berrow Beach.
Tee off at Burnham and Berrow Golf Club, a championship course built into the sand dunes of Somerset. Many international talents have graced the greens at this prestigious seaside club, which features narrow fairways and tricky greens surrounded by sand bunkers.
Getting around Burnham-on-Sea
Burnham-on-Sea is 1.5-hour bus ride or a 30-minute drive from Bristol Airport. The town is accessed via the M5 motorway, as well as National Express buses and the Great Western Railway. Burnham-on-Sea is easily explored on foot or by using local buses.