Burnham-on-Sea

Low tide reveals miles of rippled sand stretching toward Wales, making this one of Somerset's most dramatic coastal spectacles. Burnham-on-Sea sits where the River Parrett meets the Bristol Channel, creating a unique landscape that's equal parts seaside town and working port.

The town's Victorian seafront has seen better days, but that's part of its unpretentious charm. No designer boutiques or artisan coffee shops here - just proper fish and chips, amusement arcades, and the sort of no-nonsense seaside atmosphere that's increasingly rare. The iconic lighthouse on stilts, marooned on the beach at low tide, makes for brilliant photos.

Berrow Sands extends for seven miles south of town, offering some of the finest beach driving in Britain when conditions allow. The sand here is proper firm stuff - perfect for long walks or letting the kids run wild. Just watch those tides; they come in fast across these flats.

Getting here couldn't be simpler. The M5 runs within spitting distance, making it a doddle from Bristol or the Midlands. Weston-super-Mare is just 15 minutes up the coast if you need bigger shops or a proper railway station.

Staying at one of the nearby holiday parks makes perfect sense. Haven Burnham-on-Sea Holiday Village sits right by the beach, while options like Lakeside Holiday Park and Sandy Glade Holiday Park offer family-friendly bases for exploring the Somerset coast. The Mendip Hills are within easy reach for a change of scenery, and Glastonbury's just half an hour inland when you fancy swapping sand for mystical vibes.