Name: Brean Down
Rating: 5.0

Brean Down

Brean Down, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 2RS, UK

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Brean Down is a wonderful location for a day out in Somerset. Enjoy relaxing on the beach at the foot of the Down, building sandcastles and visiting the Cove Café for a seaside treat. Venture to the top of the Down and take the exhilarating 1.5 mile walk along Somerset’s greatest natural pier.

The Down stands 97m high and the views from the top are truly spectacular, looking out over the Bristol Channel towards south Wales and over the Somerset Levels. Uncover the secrets of Brean Down as you discover the site of a Roman temple and explore the Palmerston Fort. If you are looking for Best place to visit with family and kids then you should visit this place once for day out with kids and families.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Coast: A 97-metre-high down with views out over the Bristol Channel towards South Wales and over the Somerset Levels.
Roman temple: Ancient field systems and the archaeological remains of a Roman temple lie near the steps on Brean’s south side.
Palmerston Fort: The fort is now a ruin, but was built to to defend the country against a possible Napoleonic invasion.
Things to see and do: The stretch of coastline around Sand Point and Middle Hope sits just north of Weston-Super-Mare. It's one of the most beautiful parts of North Somerset and is a popular spot for a picnic as the views are spectacular. Here are a few things you can see and do while you’re here.
Brean Down coastal walk: Discover one of the great landmarks of the Somerset coastline on this scenic coastal walk across Brean Down. Standing over 300ft (92m) high and extending 1.5 miles (2.4km) into the Bristol Channel, the Down is steeped in intriguing stories, from prehistoric worship to Second World War weapon testing. It’s also renowned for its wildlife, so keep a look out for a great variety of birds, plants and butterflies whilst on this circular route.
The ups and downs of Brean: A gentle walk to the quiet side of Brean Down, offering snapshots of local military history as well as memorable views: over the Somerset Levels to the south, the Victorian seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare to the north, and over the Bristol Channel to Wales.

Facilities

Parking: 200 yards, at Cove Cafe at the bottom of Brean Down. Parking Charge: £6 all day. Please note, the pay and display machine accepts coins only, card payment can be made via the JustPark app. Parking is free for National Trust members.
Food & Drinks: Beachside Café - With views of the beach and down, our café serves hot drinks, homemade cakes, lunches and more.

What to see

History of Brean Down: A walk on Brean Down will take you on a journey from Neolithic man through the Roman era to the peninsula's vital role defending the South West during the Second World War. Discover more about the history of this unique stretch of the Somerset coast.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/brean-down/history-of-brean-down

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Coastline: Dawn - Dusk
Café: 10:00 - 16:00
Car park: 05:00 - 19:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/brean-down#place-opening-times

Address: Brean Down, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 2RS, UK

Post Code: TA8 2RS

Council: Somerset

County: Somerset

By road: 8 miles from exit 22 of M5.
By train: Highbridge 8½ miles.
By bus: Highbridge to Weston-super-Mare, alight Brean, 1¾ miles.
Parking: 200 yards, at Cove Cafe at the bottom of Brean Down. Parking Charge: £6 all day. Please note, the pay and display machine accepts coins only, card payment can be made via the JustPark app. Parking is free for National Trust members.