🏖️ A traditional seaside resort and popular holiday destination in Somerset.
🐾 Known for its wide, level Esplanade, family-friendly atmosphere, and dog-friendly areas.
🌊 Enjoy a traditional seaside experience with a wide and level Esplanade.
👨👩👧👦 Great for families, with trained Beach Wardens and RNLI Lifeguards during peak summer (July-September).
♿ Disabled access points are available for convenience.
🐕 Dogs are very welcome on the beach, but must be kept under control or on a lead and cleaned up after.
⚠️ Be aware of the second highest tidal range in the world, exposing vast and dangerous mud flats at low tide; strongly advised not to attempt to reach the water.
🚫 The Burnham jetty is no longer designated as bathing water, with permanent advice against bathing there.
🚗 Cars are not permitted on Burnham-on-Sea beach itself.
🚧 Access to the end of the jetty is prohibited due to dangerous currents.
💧 Bathing water quality is influenced by the Rivers Brue and Parrett, meaning a 'Sufficient' standard cannot always be guaranteed.
🏖️ Beach Safety Wardens and Jetty Attendants are on duty from Easter to September.
🏊♀️ RNLI Lifeguards monitor the area north of the jetty during peak summer (July to September).
🅿️ Ample parking is available along the Esplanade and in nearby car parks.
🚶♀️ Enjoy walks along the Esplanade and beach.
🐕 Dog walking is a popular activity.
🪁 Specific activities like land yachting, kite buggying, horse riding, power kiting, boat/water ski launching, and remote control cars/planes have detailed rules (check local information).
🏛️ The Somerset Council operates a Beach Safety Warden Service.