1. Brean Down Fort
The restored Napoleonic Fort is situated at the western end of Brean Down. The Down itself is a dramatic peninsular jutting out into the Bristol Channel that provides breath-taking views of Weston-Super-Mare, Brean beach and Welsh coastline.
3 miles from Burnham2. Brent Knoll
Brent Knoll stands as an outcrop on the Mendip Hills and is 449 feet tall and those it walk up it are rewarded with superb views of the Polden Hills to the south, Glastonbury Tor to the east, the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge to the north east, the Bristol Channel and Wales to the west and the Quantock Hills to the south west.
2 miles from Burnham
3. Stert Island - Visit the nature haven of Stert Island, opposite Burnham. To get there, drive down to Bridgwater and then out in the direction of Minehead. Well worth the trip.
6 miles from Burnham.
4. Brean Down Bird Garden
A collection of tropical birds.
Opens daily from the 1st of March through to the 31st of October daily 10-4pm. Also November through to March the garden opens Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm weather permitting. Tel: 01278 751209
3 miles from Burnham
5. Brean Leisure Park
Fun park with 40 rides and attractions with something for all the family. Rides, fun pool, fun slides, bars, restaurant, shops, good parking and golf course. Open April to November. Tel: 01278 751595.
2 miles from Burnham
6. Animal Farm Country Park
An adventure farm park with expansive indoor soft play, slides, ball pools and rare animals.
2 miles from Burnham
7. Weston-Super-Mare
Shopping mall, nightlife, Grand Pier, pleasure beach and Sea Life Centre.
12 miles from Burnham.
8. Glastonbury Tor
Climb the historic Glastonbury Tor (pictured) and learn all about its fascinating past then visit nearby Wells - a cathedral city steeped in history.
17 miles from Burnham.
9. Cheddar
Home of the world-famous cheese, spectacular caves and gorge. Also visit the Cheddar sweet factory.
18 miles from Burnham.
10. Clarks Outlet Village
Famous names outlet shopping centre.
18 miles from Burnham.
11. Wookey Hole
Show caves, inhabited by ancient man. Also, try your hand at papermaking.
20 miles from Burnham.
12. Sanders Garden World
Award winning garden centre with child's play area, restaurant and regular free events with a garden theme. More details...
2 miles from Burnham.
