Burnham-On-Sea News
Burnham On Sea Beach awarded top UK status
April 2004
BURNHAM-ON-SEA’S beach has officially been named one of the UK’s top beaches for safety, cleanliness, water quality, facilities and access.
It was awarded fifth place in a survey of 170 beaches across the country carried out by the Keep Britain Tidy Group.
Burnham Beach was awarded 100% for cleanliness, 100% for water safety, 80% for control of dogs, 90% for amenities and facilities, 100% for maintenance and 94% for information.
Burnham beach is part of a seven-mile stretch of sand which runs from Burnham-on-Sea to Brean Down.
Click here for more details about the beach and see our beach safety advice page.