Local Attractions
The stretch of sand between popular tourist destination Burnham-on-Sea and Brean Down is the second longest in Europe, and includes eight beaches. It is a huge draw for beach lovers, and the many campsites and parks that serve it prove its popularity! There are 'kiss-me-quick' style family amusement parks offering rides, seaside entertainment and eating places, as well as picturesque National Trust managed coastline at Brean Down offering peace, tranquillity and miles of trails away from the busy seaside resorts of Weston-Super-Mare and Burnham-On-Sea.
The local area offers a fun packed holiday for families, as well as the beaches of Burnham, Berrow and Brean offering a seaside sanctuary for those wishing to get away from it all. There are areas of Special Scientific Interest due to rare dune habitats, and the beaches at Burnham and Berrow have both been given Seaside awards by Keep Britain Tidy.
The Castle is situated at the end of the strip on the headland known as 'Brean Down'. Here you can experience the 360° views over the sea on one side, and across the Somerset Levels on the other where on a clear day you can see both Glastonbury tor and the Mendip Hills.
Bunnies 'Premier' Supermarket open seasonally from End of March to October from 7.30am to 8pm.
'The Brean Down Inn' a traditional family and dog friendly pub.
'Sunnyside Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway' For times when you don't want to cook!
'The Beachcomber' open seasonally this clubhouse and restaurant, part of Warren Farm Holiday Centre is open to the public and serves hot food all day and a Carvery on Sunday.
'National Trust Café & Shop' Situated at the end of Brean Down, accessible on foot via a lovely short walk from The Castle along the beach.
There are many more places to source excellent food and drink including pubs, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, farmers markets and much more just a short drive from The Castle. For anyone who books a stay with us there will be a visitor's book further detailing recommended establishments.
Brean Theme/Water Park- Family fun day out with over 40 attractions and rides.
Brean Splash- Indoor and outdoor heated water park.
Brean Play- A new indoor soft play area, open all year round.
Grand Pier at Weston Super Mare- Historic pier re-opened in 2010 following at £51 million-pound investment.
Puxton Park- All year round, all weather family attraction based on a 40 acre farm in the Somerset Countryside!
Cheddar Gorge & Caves- Britian's biggest gorge, explore the hidden caves and caverns. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
RSPB Nature Reserve Ham Wall- A wetland habitat rich in birds and wildlife.
Somerset Rural Life Museum- Discover and explore Somerset rural life from the 1800s onwards.
National Trust Brean Down- A natural Pier with dramatic cliffs and Victorian Fort
National Trust Tyntesfield- Spectacular Victorian Gothic Revival house with gardens and parkland
National Trust Dyrham Park- Ancient deer park, 17th Century house and garden.
This is just a small selection of the attractions available in the local area, either walking distance or a short drive away! For more information on local attractions and things to see and do please check out our Visitors book on arrival!