Beaches · South West England
Burnham-on-Sea
In or near Mark.
Burnham-on-Sea — a beach in england-south-west, 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 · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Burnham-on-Sea is a beach in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Burnham Pier, located in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, is a pleasure pier that was built in 1914. It is notable 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
Burnham-on-Sea is a coastal town located in South-West England, known for its sandy beach and Victorian pier. The area features a range of amenities and attractions that cater to visitors and locals alike.
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Background
History
The name Burnham is derived from Burnhamm, as it was called in the will of King Alfred, made up from the Old English words Burna meaning stream and Hamm for enclosure. On-Sea was added later as there are several other towns of the same name in England. The history of Burnham-on-Sea is the history of the reclamation of the Somerset Levels from the River Severn and the Bristol Channel. The Romans were the first peoples to try to reclaim the Somerset levels, and it was their people who were probably the first settlers in the high sand dunes behind the River Parrett. This could have been in part to maintain navigational systems, to aid ships entering the River Parrett and what is now…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2378, -2.9989
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge
- Postcode
- TA8 1BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Highbridge and Burnham — 2.9 km
- Official site
- en.wikipedia.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Burnham-on-Sea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Burnham Pier
Piers · 0.1 km
Princess Theatre and Arts Centre
Open-air theatres · 0.2 km
St Andrew's Church
Lighthouses · 0.2 km
Burnham-on-Sea Round Tower
Lighthouses · 0.2 km
Majestic Picture Theatre
Theatres · 0.3 km
Burnham-on-Sea railway station
Museums · 0.4 km
Berrow Sands
Beaches · 0.5 km
Lakeside Holiday Park
Hostels · 0.8 km
Haven Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Village
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
River Parrett
Castles · 1.2 km
Burnham-on-Sea High Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.2 km
Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Piers · South West England
Burnham Pier
Burnham Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · South West England
Princess Theatre and Arts Centre
Princess Theatre and Arts Centre — a open-air theatre in england south west.
📷 3Lighthouses · South West England
St Andrew's Church
St Andrew's Church — church in Burnham-on-Sea, Sedgemoor, England.
📷 5Lighthouses · South West England
Burnham-on-Sea Round Tower
Burnham-on-Sea Round Tower — lighthouse in Somerset, England.
📷 5Theatres · South West England
Majestic Picture Theatre
Majestic Picture Theatre — a cinema heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Burnham-on-Sea railway station
Burnham-on-Sea railway station — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Burnham-on-Sea
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Lakeside Holiday Park
Lakeside Holiday Park — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Haven Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Village
Haven Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Village — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Home Farm Holiday Park
Home Farm Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Sandy Meadows Lodge Park
Sandy Meadows Lodge Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Sandy Glade Holiday Park
Sandy Glade Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Sandy Glade Holiday Park
Sandy Glade Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Cobblestones Public House
Cobblestones Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
English Raj Tandoori Restaurant
English Raj Tandoori Restaurant — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: indian. 5-star.
📷 5
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
The Pavilion — a restaurant in wales south.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnham-on-Sea?
- Burnham-on-Sea is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA8 1BQ), in the parish of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge.
- What is Burnham-on-Sea?
- Burnham-on-Sea — a beach in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burnham-on-Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA8 1BQ.
- Is Burnham-on-Sea a protected site?
- Yes — Burnham-on-Sea is part of the Bridgwater Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Burnham-on-Sea free to visit?
- Yes, Burnham-on-Sea is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burnham-on-Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Highbridge and Burnham, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA8 1BQ.