Beaches, ports and flooding

Includes coastlines, inland waterways and harbours

Notices for Mariners

Current notices to mariners in force within Somerset

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Beaches and coastlines

Information on the beaches, beach safety, beach charges and bathing water quality

Flooding and drainage

Details of responsible bodies, flood warnings and the availability of sandbags

Inland waterways

Includes information about watercourse classifications and responsible authorities

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Coastal protection and policy

Our responsibilities for controlling coastal erosion

Beach and water safety

Advice for safely enjoying the beach and water activities, protecting yourself and loved ones while having fun in the sun

Bathing water quality

Information on Somerset beach bathing water quality and what you can do to help

Beach charges and permits

Charges for car parking at Berrow and Brean beach and charges for permits to launch craft from Burnham-on-Sea Jetty

Apply for a seasonal summer concessions

Information about getting a concession licence to operate at Burnham-on-Sea, Brean, Berrow beaches and Apex Park

Beach tide times

Being aware of tide times helps to keep you and others safe

Beach rules for dogs and horses

Check dog restrictions, beach bylaws, horse riding guidance, parking information and safety advice for Somerset's beaches

King Charles III England Coast Path in Somerset

Discover the King Charles III England Coast Path in Somerset, with route details, closures, accessible coast resources, local walks, events, and visitor information

England Coast Path Storywalks

England Coast Path Storywalks are designed to offer a skimming stone of interesting facts, myth, history, nature and tales linked to location

Berrow Dunes Local Nature Reserve

Visiting information for the Berrow Dunes Local Nature Reserve

Notices to mariners

This page displays current notices to mariners in force within Somerset

Somerset beaches

Burnham-on-Sea, Brean and Berrow beach are popular holiday destinations and lovely dog walking areas

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Flooding information and advice

Advice and guidance on flooding in Somerset

After flooding

Advice and guidance after flooding including looking after yourself and insurance

Housing help if your home is flooded

What to do if your house is flooded, what help you can get and how to find alternative accommodation if needed

Taunton Strategic Flood Alleviation Improvements Scheme

Information about the Scheme, which aims to reduce flood risk to Taunton and where possible, the wider catchment

Left Bank of the River Tone Flood Defence (TTC5)

Part of the Taunton Strategic Flood Alleviation Improvements Scheme to improve existing flood defences

Preparing for flooding

How to get ready for a flood, flood prevention and who can help you

Somerset Rivers Authority

Somerset Rivers Authority reduces the risks and impacts of flooding across Somerset

Emergency contacts

You can find the details of who to contact in an emergency here

During flooding

Find information on school closures, missed waste collections, transport information and general advice

Flooding on the roads

We are responsible for helping to manage flooding through planning, investigation and supporting community recovery

Responsible authorities for land drainage in Somerset

A summary of water course classifications and responsible bodies

Flood investigations

As the Lead Local Flood Authority one of our responsibilities is a duty to investigate flood events that happen in our area

Lead Local Flood Authority

Tackling local flood risks, including flooding from surface water, watercourses, canals, lakes and reservoirs

Apply for consent to work on an ordinary watercourse

Request consent when culverting or obstructing a watercourse, whether permanent or temporary

Somerset Water Management Partnership

Provides a forum for consultation and to debate issues around water management in Somerset

Pages in Inland waterways

Somerset Rivers Authority

Somerset Rivers Authority reduces the risks and impacts of flooding across Somerset

Left Bank of the River Tone Flood Defence (TTC5)

Part of the Taunton Strategic Flood Alleviation Improvements Scheme to improve existing flood defences

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme

Information about the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme, protecting Bridgwater and the surrounding area from tidal flooding

Bridgwater Bore – River Parrett tide times

The River Parrett experiences a small tidal wave, known as a Bore, which passes through Bridgwater

Minehead Harbour

Includes information on moorings, regulations and the harbour webcam

Watchet Harbour

Includes information on Moorings, boat storge and regulations

The Port of Bridgwater

Information about the Port including limits and responsibilities

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About Minehead Harbour

Information about Minehead Harbour

Minehead Harbour terms and conditions for use

Information on harbour regulations including moorings and byelaws

Harbour moorings at Minehead and Watchet

Information about harbour regulations and applying for a harbour mooring or slipway permit

Boat storage and parking in Watchet and Minehead Harbours

Information about winter boat storage facilities and parking in Watchet and Minehead Harbours

Minehead visitor moorings

Minehead harbour facilities, local attractions and byelaws

Harbour Management Advisory Committee

Information about the Harbour Management Advisory Committee including agendas and minutes of meetings.

Minehead harbour webcam

Minehead Harbour is located on the Somerset coast between Porlock Weir and Watchet marina

Pages in Watchet Harbour

About Watchet Harbour

Information about Watchet Harbour

Harbour moorings at Minehead and Watchet

Information about harbour regulations and applying for a harbour mooring or slipway permit

Boat storage and parking in Watchet and Minehead Harbours

Information about winter boat storage facilities and parking in Watchet and Minehead Harbours

Harbour Management Advisory Committee

Information about the Harbour Management Advisory Committee including agendas and minutes of meetings.

Watchet Harbour Advisory Committee

Information about the Watchet Harbour advisory committee including minutes and agendas of meetings.

Pages in The Port of Bridgwater

About the Port of Bridgwater

Information about the Port including limits and responsibilities

About Bridgwater Docks

Information about the Port including limits and responsibilities

Port of Bridgwater – Pilotage

We provide pilotage Services via the Harbour Master

Port Management Plans and Risk Assessments

The Statutory Harbour Authority has produced a number of management plans and risk assessments

Harbour Management Advisory Committee

Information about the Harbour Management Advisory Committee including agendas and minutes of meetings.