Beaches · South West England
Berrow Sands
In or near Mark.
Berrow Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Berrow Sands is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Bridgwater parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area TA8.
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Official information
Burnham Pier is a pleasure pier located in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England. Completed in 1914, it is noted for being the shortest pier in the UK, measuring 37 metres in length, and features a pavilion that houses a café, bingo hall, and amusement arcade.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bridgwater Bay SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Berrow Sands is a beach located in South-West England, within the parish of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge (postcode TA8). It is part of the Bridgwater Bay Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) within the Somerset Wetlands and Mendip areas. The site is recognised for its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2336, -3.0000
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge
- Postcode
- TA8 1BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham — 2.6 km
- Official site
- en.wikipedia.org
Sources
- osm: w227693013 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berrow Sands?
- Berrow Sands is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA8 1BT), in the parish of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge.
- What is Berrow Sands?
- Berrow Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Berrow Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA8 1BT.
- Is Berrow Sands a protected site?
- Yes — Berrow Sands is part of the Bridgwater Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Berrow Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Berrow Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Berrow Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA8 1BT.