Matthew's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Covering approximately 42 acres, Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park straddles Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge. Facilities include a large children's play area, woodland walk, fishing lake, outdoor gym, seasonal catering concessions and skate park.
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Parque de ocio y vida silvestre Apex
Marine DriveCovering approximately 42 acres, Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park straddles Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge. Facilities include a large children's play area, woodland walk, fishing lake, outdoor gym, seasonal catering concessions and skate park.
Fantastic walks and masses of sandy beach for all the family. Take the steps up to the top of the peninsula for fantastic views of Brean, Weston Super-Mare and the coasts of North Devon and South Wales. Once at the top make you way to the tip of the peninsula where you will find Brean Down Fort and several pill boxes where soldiers once kept lookout during World War II. If you enjoy a hike it's 18 miles to Brean Down, up and around the peninsula and back, and well worth it on a sunny day, there's plenty of cafes overlooking the beach in Brean to break the journey up! Alternatively there's plenty of parking at Brean Down at the foot of the peninsula.
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Fuerte de Brean Down
Fantastic walks and masses of sandy beach for all the family. Take the steps up to the top of the peninsula for fantastic views of Brean, Weston Super-Mare and the coasts of North Devon and South Wales. Once at the top make you way to the tip of the peninsula where you will find Brean Down Fort and several pill boxes where soldiers once kept lookout during World War II. If you enjoy a hike it's 18 miles to Brean Down, up and around the peninsula and back, and well worth it on a sunny day, there's plenty of cafes overlooking the beach in Brean to break the journey up! Alternatively there's plenty of parking at Brean Down at the foot of the peninsula.
A piece of living history and a miraculous tale of a survival over 125 years ago!
The SV Nornen set out for the USA in March 1897, but a huge storm saw its sails ripped and crew needing rescuing. With conditions described as gale force and even snow falling, the men on board tried to guide the vessel as best they could until it beached between Burnham-on-Sea and Berrow.
Local people managed to rescue all crew members, even a dog.
The coastal village of Berrow is between Burnham-on-Sea and Brean, and the shipwreck is visible during low tide if you walk onto the beach from the Berrow beach parking area. It is about a 20-minute walk along the trails and across the beach.
It is not advisable to go when the tide is coming in, and the sinking sand could be treacherous when wet. But ahead of and during high tide, it’s a spectacular walk across a vast expanse of beach, and the black jagged remains of the wreck can be spotted from a fair distance away
Wreck of the SS Nornen
A piece of living history and a miraculous tale of a survival over 125 years ago!
The SV Nornen set out for the USA in March 1897, but a huge storm saw its sails ripped and crew needing rescuing. With conditions described as gale force and even snow falling, the men on board tried to guide the vessel as best they could until it beached between Burnham-on-Sea and Berrow.
Local people managed to rescue all crew members, even a dog.
The coastal village of Berrow is between Burnham-on-Sea and Brean, and the shipwreck is visible during low tide if you walk onto the beach from the Berrow beach parking area. It is about a 20-minute walk along the trails and across the beach.
It is not advisable to go when the tide is coming in, and the sinking sand could be treacherous when wet. But ahead of and during high tide, it’s a spectacular walk across a vast expanse of beach, and the black jagged remains of the wreck can be spotted from a fair distance away
Children's activities
Great for the kids. There's lots of animals to see and some you can pet and feed, there's an indoor play area with cafe and an outdoor castle play area too.
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Animal Farm Adventure Park
Red RoadGreat for the kids. There's lots of animals to see and some you can pet and feed, there's an indoor play area with cafe and an outdoor castle play area too.
Brean Splash Waterpark
Indoor waterpark a 10 minute drive away.
The Fabulous Showboat
EsplanadeLarge Arcade on Burnham On Sea Promenade.
Pier Pavilion amusements
25 EsplanadeArcade located on Burnham On Sea Pier
Leisure
This sports centre has an indoor swimming pool and conveniently located in the town centre. Family or single tickets can be purchased online.
Burnham-on-Sea Swim & Sports Academy
9 Berrow RdThis sports centre has an indoor swimming pool and conveniently located in the town centre. Family or single tickets can be purchased online.
A great day out and just a 10 minute drive away,lots of rides, soft play area, restaurants and indoor waterpark.
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Brean Leisure Park
Richard's WayA great day out and just a 10 minute drive away,lots of rides, soft play area, restaurants and indoor waterpark.
A 30 minute drive away with an open stretch of beach, donkey rides and pier amusements. An open top bus goes to Weston-super-Mare several times a day from the Haven Park with additional busses during the summer months.
Google 'First Bus Burnham-on-Sea' for the latest timetables.
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Weston Super Mare Beach
A 30 minute drive away with an open stretch of beach, donkey rides and pier amusements. An open top bus goes to Weston-super-Mare several times a day from the Haven Park with additional busses during the summer months.
Google 'First Bus Burnham-on-Sea' for the latest timetables.