Pictures of Burham-on-Sea

in the county of Somerset

Photograph of The sun sets over the Bristol Channel

The sun sets over the Bristol Channel by Ted ©

Photograph of Burnham sea front and pier. Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.

Burnham sea front and pier. Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. by Graham Fitzjohn ©

Photograph of Burnham sea front looking north towards berrow

Burnham sea front looking north towards berrow by Graham Fitzjohn ©

Photograph of Burnham and Berrow Lighthouse

Burnham and Berrow Lighthouse by Graham Fitzjohn ©

Photograph of A picture of Burham-on-Sea

A picture of Burham-on-Sea by Shirley Clifford ©

Photograph of Pub...Burnham on Sea, Somerset

Pub...Burnham on Sea, Somerset by Shirley Clifford ©

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About Burham-on-Sea

This pleasant seaside resort offers vast expanses of glorious golden sands, making it a paradise for children and sun worshippers alike. It is immensely popular with families who, throughout the summer fill the many caravan sites interspersed throughout the area.

Burnham has a lovely old medieval Church that contains some fine carvings and a famous marble alter-piece designed by Inigo Jones and made by Grinling Gibbons (1648-1720). For many reasons this is a fascinating church and well worth a visit. Close to Burnham is Stert Island, a birdwatchers paradise and home to a variety of of Gulls and other wild birds.

A carnival is held in Burnham each November and there is a regatta in August. The town has good shopping facilities and a market is held at nearby Highbridge. Burnham is popular for sailing and for fishing from the coast.

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