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Preston Dock-Night Scene-10 August 2004

Preston

in the county of Lancashire

The landscape over Baslow, Derbyshire

Baslow

in the county of Derbyshire

Halter Devil Chapel, Mugginton, Derbyshire

Mugginton

in the county of Derbyshire

Pictures of Burnham-on-Sea

a Seaside Town in the county of Somerset

About Burnham-on-Sea

This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children.

To the rear of the beach visitors to the town can enjoy a pleasant flower filled promenade, lots of little shops for souvenirs, buckets and spade, and fishing nets! There are pleasing properties from the Victorian era, many of these converted into comfortable hotels and friendly bed and breakfast homes.

From the beach, stretching out towards the sea holiday-makers can see Burnham's Low Lighthouse with its characteristic eight legs. A lighthouse was first built here during the 1800's to warn ships of perilous sandbanks. Further along on the coast road towards Brean Down visitors can see what is known as the "High Lighthouse" this is at level of 100feet above the sea.

The coast between here and Weston-Super-Mare is lively with plenty of activities going on. Since World War II there has been an explosion of caravan and leisure parks in the area which means it is pretty crowded during the summer months. At other times it makes a pleasant weekend retreat that has several historic merits. Burnham-on-Sea was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, although early history records connections with King Alfred who left it in his will as a Royal Domain. Along its leafy lanes there remains several picturesque 17th century cottages and in the region there are churches surviving from Norman times.

Burnham-on-Sea has fish and chips, a few restaurants and cafes. There is a nearby golf club, but for wider shopping and more interesting leisure facilities visitors need to travel to Weston-Super-Mare.

Recommended towns & villages near Burnham-on-Sea

Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar (132 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E of Burnham-on-Sea)

Often called 'Englands Grand Canyon' Chedder Gorge was carved out by a river that now runs underground...

Holford, Quantock Hills

Holford (4 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW of Burnham-on-Sea)

Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast...

The Ring o Bells Pub, Wookey, Somerset

Wookey (5 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction E of Burnham-on-Sea)

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Glastonbury High Street

Glastonbury (103 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset

(13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE of Burnham-on-Sea)

This little town now enjoys world renown for its annual music festival which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the globe. None-the-less, this still remains very much a.....

Wells Cathedral

Wells (137 Pictures) in the county of Somerset

(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction E of Burnham-on-Sea)

Wells, situated at the foot of the picturesque mendip hills, is most certainly one of England's most delightful cathedral cities...

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Sunset, Birnbeck Pier,Weston-Super-Mare

Birnbeck Pier (1 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N)

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A picture of Cheddar Caves and Gorge

Cheddar Caves and Gorge (84 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)

The mile or so of pale-grey limestone cliffs rising above the winding road through Cheddar is awesome in its untamed beauty, it.....

Quantock Hills

Quantock Hills (216 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction W)

This beautiful range of hills is a part of England where stags and deer can still be seen roaming freely. In many ways the.....

Halsway Manor Children's Festival

Halsway Manor (4 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SW)

Halsway Manor is unique residential Folk Centre set on the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills in West Somerset. Set in.....

Glastonbury Abbey, Fall 2006

Glastonbury Abbey (95 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction SE)

This is believed to be the site of the oldest Christian Church in the world, for centuries it has been the focus of Christian.....

Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole village, Somerset.

Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill (10 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction E)

These dazzling show caves offer a glittering experience in floodlit chambers deep underground. This is the spiritual home of the.....

Chalice Well Entrance

The Chalice Well Gardens (11 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction SE)

There are many associations with Chalice Well covering countless centuries; it is a timeless and sacred place, full of legend,.....


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