About South West Waters

The Southwest Waters region is perfect for walking, playing beach games, flying kites, picnics and splashing about in the sea. But one of the best things to do is explore the amazing waters around!

The coastline is reknowned for its beautiful beaches, unspoilt dunes and high and low tides, perfect for bird watching.

Burnham-on-Sea has the second greatest rise and fall of tide in the world - 2nd to the Bay of Fundy in Canada - and therefore the strong currents make it unsafe to swim except from approximately two hours before high tide until two hours after - this is why red flags are flown to warn water users of possible dangers.

Travelling around the Burnham area

In and around Burnham, you'll find a wide range of attractions with something to suit everyone. Somserset's mild climate means that it is perfect for a visit at any time of the year. Indeed, many attractions are open every month. There are several golf courses including a fine championship course at Berrow Links.

You can also marvel at the spectacular scenery of nearby Cheddar Gorge with its soaring cliffs, famous caves and the quiet beauty of the Quantock, Mendip and Polden Hills.

Between the hills are the Somerset Levels and Moors with their quiet wetlands famous for willows and unspoilt meadows. The Levels offer fantastic opportunities for cycling and angling.

To the north of Burnham is the bustling seaside town of Weston-super-mare, which is well worth a visit. Bridgwater, a small busy town, is also close by. Its many examples of fine Georgian architecture reflect its prosperous past. Why not combine a shopping trip with a visit to the Blake Museum or the Somerset Brick and Tile Museum?