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About Burnham-on-Sea

This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children.

To the rear of the beach visitors to the town can enjoy a pleasant flower filled promenade, lots of little shops for souvenirs, buckets and spade, and fishing nets! There are pleasing properties from the Victorian era, many of these converted into comfortable hotels and friendly bed and breakfast homes.

From the beach, stretching out towards the sea holiday-makers can see Burnham's Low Lighthouse with its characteristic eight legs. A lighthouse was first built here during the 1800's to warn ships of perilous sandbanks. Further along on the coast road towards Brean Down visitors can see what is known as the "High Lighthouse" this is at level of 100feet above the sea.

The coast between here and Weston-Super-Mare is lively with plenty of activities going on. Since World War II there has been an explosion of caravan and leisure parks in the area which means it is pretty crowded during the summer months. At other times it makes a pleasant weekend retreat that has several historic merits. Burnham-on-Sea was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, although early history records connections with King Alfred who left it in his will as a Royal Domain. Along its leafy lanes there remains several picturesque 17th century cottages and in the region there are churches surviving from Norman times.

Burnham-on-Sea has fish and chips, a few restaurants and cafes. There is a nearby golf club, but for wider shopping and more interesting leisure facilities visitors need to travel to Weston-Super-Mare.

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	Woodlands Country House Hotel Hill Lane, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, England (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE) A haven of peace and serenity, nestling in four acres of wooded parkland, at the foot of The Knoll. Woodlands, formerly a late 1800s Victorian farmhouse, now provides comfortable, elegant surroundin... More info and book online.. Price from £69.00
	The Battleborough Grange Hotel & Restaurant Bristol Road, A38, Brent Knoll, Somerset, Somerset, England (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction E) This hotel and restaurant rest under the historic Brent Knoll, conveniently located off the M5 and near the town of Burnham-on-Sea. This country hotel is set in picturesque landscaped grounds, offe... More info and book online.. Price from £82.00
	Laburnum House Lodge Hotel Sloway Lane, West Huntspill Bridgwater, Somerset, Somerset, England (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S) Perched amid 16 acres, beside a nature reserve, Laburnum House boasts excellent leisure and sporting facilities, just minutes from the M5 and less than a kilometre from the sea. Constructed around ... More info and book online.. Price from £68.00
	Days Inn Hotel Sedgemoor Sedgemoor Service Area, Junction 21/22, M5 Northbound, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE) Days Inn Hotel Sedgemoor offers easy access to visit Weston-Super-Mare and the South West. Fully refurbished and re opened in 2004, rooms are modern, fresh, with en suite bath & shower & luxury Hypnos... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
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Nearby travel help

Highbridge & Burnham Station	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 22	(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 23	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction S)
Weston-super-Mare Station	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N)
Bristol International Airport	(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction NE)
Cardiff International Airport	(18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction NW)
Burnham-on-Sea to London	(125.4 miles, 201.8 km, direction E)