The Dune Slacks, Fixed Dunes, Foredunes and Ponds

Descriptions of various areas of the Berrow Dunes Local Nature Reserve

Coastal protection

Our responsibilities for controlling coastal erosion

Coastal Policy

We work in partnership to develop policy for a sustainable coastline in Somerset

Beach and water safety

Advice on keeping safe by the sea and on beaches

Bathing water quality

Information on the bathing quality in Somerset and what you can do to help

Beach Charges and permits

This page details charges made for Car Parking at Berrow and Brean Beach and charges for permits to launch craft from Burnham-on-Sea Jetty.

Beach Concessions and filming

Information about beach concessions at Burnham on Sea and Berrow

Beach tide times

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

Beach Check App

UK Beach Check App allows visitors to choose less populated zones or beaches

Dogs and other animals on beaches

Restrictions and bylaws for animals on beaches

The England Coast Path

Information about the England Coast Path in Somerset

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

Burnham-on-Sea beach

Burnham-on-Sea is a traditional seaside ‘town’ resort with a wide and level Esplanade

Berrow Dunes Local Nature Reserve

Visiting information for the Berrow Dunes Local Nature Reserve

Berrow and Brean beach

A popular holiday destination as well as a lovely dog walking area

Flooding information and advice

Advice and guidance on flooding in Somerset

Flooding Emergency Response

Information and advice about flooding

Assessing your flood risk

Information on how you can assess your flood risk and what measures you can take to prepare for a flood

Flood prevention and sandbags

Advice and information relating to flooding and extreme weather

Flood investigations

Information on how you can access your flood risk and what measures you can take to prepare for a flood

Flash Flood Alert Service for Cheddar

Cheddar has been identified as one of 67 communities across the South West that are at risk of flash flooding

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

Flood Aware Project (Interreg IVA Seas)

Raising awareness about the risk and impacts of flooding on communities

Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report 2020-21

Everyone in Somerset is affected directly or indirectly by issues with flooding

Boat storage and parking in Watchet and Minehead Harbours

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

Watchet harbour advisory committee

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

Minehead and Watchet Harbour Regulations

Information on harbour regulations including moorings and byelaws

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

The Port of Bridgwater

Information about the Port including limits and responsibilities

Minehead harbour webcam

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

Harbour moorings at Minehead and Watchet

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

Visitor moorings

Minehead harbour facilities, local attractions and byelaws

The Harbour Board

Information about the Harbour Board including agendas and minutes of meetings.

Notices to Mariners

This pages displays current notices to mariners in force within Somerset

Harbour fees

Charges to be paid when entering or using the ports or harbours of Somerset

Responsible Authorities

A summary of water course classifications and responsible bodies

Bridgwater Bore – River Parrett tide times

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

Somerset Rivers Authority

The Somerset Rivers Authority was launched in January 2015 as a response to the floods of winter 2013-14