Burnham on Sea

Burnham on Sea

Somerset's Stunning Yet Perilous Burnham-on-Sea Beach

On a brilliant early August day, I found myself at Burnham-on-Sea beach in Somerset, captivated by its stark beauty. The sun shone brightly, but an unusually cool and brisk wind swept across the dunes, sending fine sand …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Yacht

Skipper Rescued After Yacht Runs Aground Off Somerset Coast

The skipper of a yacht was rescued after their vessel ran aground near the marshes of Somerset. The RNLI was dispatched to the scene off Steart Marshes at approximately 7:08 pm on Saturday, July 26, following reports of a …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Burnham on Sea

Charming Seaside Town Boasts the UK’s Smallest Pier

Nestled along Somerset’s coast, Burnham-on-Sea is home to Britain’s shortest pier—Burnham Pier—which measures just 117 feet long. This petite pier, built between 1911 and 1914 on the eve of World War I, offers a captivating …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Burnham on Sea

Burnham-on-Sea's New Walking Routes Plan

A new ten-year plan for Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset aims to introduce safer walking and cycling routes for the town’s residents. The local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP) published by Somerset Council focuses …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Somerset

Love Lane Roundabout Closure

The Love Lane roundabout in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, will be closed overnight for a week to facilitate essential resurfacing work. Starting on January 21, the roundabout will be shut between 6:30pm and 11:30pm on weekdays, …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read