Bigbury on Sea Beach is a popular family destination, with easy access and good parking. Just across the water is Burgh Island, where Agatha Christie and Noel Coward once kicked up their heels. You can visit the island during the summer courtesy of a special ‘sea tractor’.
Jul 2026
Fabulous sandy beach with the sea on both sides and gorgeous scenery. Walk over the sand when the tide is out onto Burgh Island... home to the famous Burgh Island Hotel and a centuries old pub. There is a sea tractor in use for when the tides come in.
Parking was plentiful although not particularly cheap. There is a well stocked beach shop and a beachside cafe serving lovely food and drinks to eat in or take away. I imagine it would get extremely busy in high season (we were there in late June) but there is pleof room for everyone!
Sep 2025
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Jul 2017
The Venus Cafe, just below the car park at Bigbury-on-Sea, has a beach wheelchair that can be borrowed free of charge. We were able to wheel my mother over to Burgh Island.
The slopes going down to the beach are quite steep. It's not so bad going down, but you need to be quite strong to push the wheelchair back up!
Oct 2013
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