Burnham-on-Sea is a small seaside town on the coast of Somerset in England, sitting where the estuary meets the Bristol Channel. It’s best known for its vast tidal flats and one of the highest tidal ranges in the world, which give the shoreline a very different character at high and low tide; the unusual short wooden "low" lighthouse and taller tower on the promenade are local landmarks. The long sandy beach, promenades and the risk of fast-moving tides and mud make it a place where lifeboat services are important and where beach safety is taken seriously.
Historically Burnham grew in the 19th century as a Victorian resort and small port, and today its economy leans on tourism, retirement living and local services while retaining a working harbour feel around the mouth of the River Parrett. The town hosts traditional seaside events, has a mix of period architecture and modern amenities, and appeals to day-trippers and families as well as longer-stay visitors exploring the Somerset coast and nearby countryside.
Postcode districts covering Burnham-on-Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Cardiff 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Newport 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Weston-super-Mare 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Taunton 16 miles25.8 km
- Barry 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Bridgwater 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Portishead 19 miles30.6 km
- Penarth 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Clevedon 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Nailsea 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Burnham on Sea North Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Highbridge & Burnham South Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Edithmead Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Highbridge Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Burnham Without Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Alstone Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Brent Knoll Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Huntspill Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Berrow Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- West Huntspill Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- East Brent Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Burnham-on-Sea
TA8 1PT, TA8 1AE, TA8 1BW, TA8 1LY, TA8 1BZ, TA8 1QA, TA8 2PE, TA8 1QT, TA8 1BJ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Cardiff Airport 18.6 miles30 km
- Highbridge and Burnham Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Weston-super-Mare Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
Hotels in Burnham-on-Sea Ad
Schools in Burnham-on-Sea
- Burnham-On-Sea Infant School Primary
- St Andrew's Church Junior School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kingswood Nature reserve 8.1 miles13 km
- Cheddar Library Library 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Halswell Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Mendip Autocross Recreation 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Halswell House Country house 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 14 miles22.5 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Mendip Hills Hill 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 15.4 miles24.8 km