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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.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Burnham-on-Sea

Burnham-on-Sea Lighthouse	(0.8 miles, 1.2 km)	Pictures
Birnbeck Pier	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
King John's Hunting Lodge	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Cheddar Caves and Gorge	(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Quantock Hills	(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Halsway Manor	(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Glastonbury Abbey	(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill	(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
The Chalice Well Gardens	(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Glastonbury Tor	(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Cosmeston Country Park	(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Bishop's Palace, Wells	(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Wells Cathedral	(15.4 miles, 24.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
Clevedon Court	(15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Barry Island Pleasure Park	(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Burnham-on-Sea

Bridgwater, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction S)
Bridgwater emerged from a village of the Middle Ages to become a prosperous river-port. Later, it became known as the place where Monmouth proclaimed himself King.
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Cheddar, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E)
Often called 'Englands Grand Canyon' Chedder Gorge was carved out by a river that now runs underground.
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Holford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW)
Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast.
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Wookey, in the county of Somerset (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction E)
It is a pleasant resort village made famous by the glittering limestone cavern known as "Wookey Hole" which comprises of several dramatic chambers.
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Glastonbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)
This little town now enjoys world renown for its annual music festival which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the...
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Wells, in the county of Somerset (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E)
Wells, situated at the foot of the picturesque mendip hills, is most certainly one of England's most delightful cathedral cities.
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Langport, in the county of Somerset (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction SE)
This old town cradled at the heart of the Somerset Levels, sits bounded by the soft rolling Somerset countryside.
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Cardiff, in the county of Glamorgan (18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction NW)
Cardiff, vibrant capital city of Wales is located on the banks of the beautiful, meandering River Taff. It is an ancient city with an amazing history and strong maritime connections.
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Martock, in the county of Somerset (21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction SE)
The interior of Martock's Ham-stone church is perhaps the grandest in all Somerset, the startling effect of the golden stone against the most lavishly decorated of the county's great tie-beam roofs is simply overwhelming.
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Minehead, in the county of Somerset (21.3 miles, 34.3 km, direction W)
Minehead is a quintessential English seaside resort on the beautiful Somerset coast whose mild climate has been a magnet for...
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Ilminster, in the county of Somerset (22.0 miles, 35.4 km, direction S)
Charmingly set in the favoured Somerset countryside is the pleasant little town of Ilminster.
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Bristol, a Historic City in the county of Somerset (24.6 miles, 39.6 km, direction NE)
Bristol Zoo is not this great city's only claim to fame
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Poyntington, in the county of Dorset (28.1 miles, 45.2 km, direction SE)
This is a delightful small village situated in the picturesque Blackmore Vale where the Dorset and Somerset boundary meets.
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Sherborne, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (29.0 miles, 46.7 km, direction SE)
The softly glowing Ham stone of which most of the town properties are built, lends warmth and atmosphere to what is already a unique and attractive place.
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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)

Hotels & Accommodation in Burnham-on-Sea

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Burnham-on-Sea center
Woodlands Country House Hotel	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NE)
The Battleborough Grange Hotel & Restaurant	(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction E)
Laburnum House Lodge Hotel	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S)
Days Inn Hotel Sedgemoor	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE)
Webbington Hotel	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction NE)
Chestnut House Village Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SE)
Oakover Guest House	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction N)
Saxonia Guest House	(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction N)
Watergate Hotel	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction S)
The Old Vicarage Hotel	(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction S)
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