Boasting England's shortest pier, this forms part of the seven-mile stretch of sand between Burnham-on-Sea and Brean. All that you'd expect from a classic British seaside resort beach, complete with donkey rides and entertainment for the kids in summer, plus all facilities nearby.
This wide, flat, sandy beach joins up with Minehead beach to form part of Blue Anchor Bay.
This rocky beach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and well worth a visit for fossil collectors, especially for ammonite and reptile remains.
Forming part of a seven mile stretch of sand, the flat beach here is perfect for kite sports, walking and horse riding.
Not one for sunbathing - the terrain here is rather rocky - but excellent for budding palaeontologists, since there is an abundance of fossils. The limestone in the rocks sparkles with a pink hue.
A sandy beach with good parking and easy access. Cliffs shelter the sands and the surrounding countryside is a haven for wildlife.
Near the seaside resort of Minehead, conditions at this sandy beach make it popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing, as well as bucket and spade action.
Although pebbly, this four mile beach is popular, with its good facilities including a cafe and toilets. At low tide, evidence of its previous life can be seen with the remains of a submerged forest.
This pebbly beach sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Visit at low tide to spot the preserved tree stumps of an ancient submerged forest.
A flat sandy beach at the end of the River Axe, before you get as far as Weston-Super-Mare. There's lots of space for sandy fun, with even the occasional game of beach football held here. The tiny island of Black Rock adds interest other than the boat yard, but do be careful with the tides!
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9 February 2025
Boasting England's shortest pier, this forms part of the seven-mile stretch of sand between Burnham-on-Sea and Brean. All that you'd expect from a classic British seaside resort beach, complete with donkey rides and entertainment for the kids in summer, plus all facilities nearby.
23 July 2023
This wide, flat, sandy beach joins up with Minehead beach to form part of Blue Anchor Bay.
23 December 2019
This rocky beach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and well worth a visit for fossil collectors, especially for ammonite and reptile remains.
Forming part of a seven mile stretch of sand, the flat beach here is perfect for kite sports, walking and horse riding.
Not one for sunbathing - the terrain here is rather rocky - but excellent for budding palaeontologists, since there is an abundance of fossils. The limestone in the rocks sparkles with a pink hue.
A sandy beach with good parking and easy access. Cliffs shelter the sands and the surrounding countryside is a haven for wildlife.
Near the seaside resort of Minehead, conditions at this sandy beach make it popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing, as well as bucket and spade action.
Although pebbly, this four mile beach is popular, with its good facilities including a cafe and toilets. At low tide, evidence of its previous life can be seen with the remains of a submerged forest.
This pebbly beach sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Visit at low tide to spot the preserved tree stumps of an ancient submerged forest.
A flat sandy beach at the end of the River Axe, before you get as far as Weston-Super-Mare. There's lots of space for sandy fun, with even the occasional game of beach football held here. The tiny island of Black Rock adds interest other than the boat yard, but do be careful with the tides!