Burnham-on-Sea Beach
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
A traditional sandy resort in Somerset, Burnham-on-Sea Beach is popular for families and features a wide Esplanade. It has the world's second highest tidal range, exposing dangerous mud flats at low tide, and enforces specific dog restrictions.

📜 Traditional sandy resort in Somerset with a wide Esplanade.
🌊 Features a pier, jetty, and nearby shops and cafés.

Why Go

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with trained Beach Wardens and RNLI Lifeguards
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy flat walks along the seafront promenade and beach
♿ Disabled access points available
🛍️ Explore nearby shops, cafes, and pubs

Why Avoid

⚠️ Dangerous mud flats at low tide due to high tidal range; do not attempt to reach water
🚫 Jetty area not designated for bathing, advice against swimming there
🚗 Cars not permitted on the beach itself
🌊 Strong currents make swimming unsafe except around high tide

Hours

🕒 Beach Safety Wardens and Jetty Attendants on duty Easter to September.
🏊‍♀️ RNLI Lifeguards patrol daily July 5th to September 7th, 10am - 6pm.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Ample parking along Esplanade and in nearby car parks.

🐕 Dog Walking

🐕 Banned all year between Jetty and Pavilion.
🚫 Banned May-September between Jetty and Yacht club, and Pavilion and Maddocks Slade.
✅ Allowed year-round north of Maddock’s Slade to Brean Down.

🚻 Toilets

🚻 Free public toilets available near car parks.

Last updated 19 days ago

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