Lovely seaside town is 'better' holiday destination than its famous neighbour

Lovely seaside town is 'better' holiday destination than its famous neighbour

Burnham-on-Sea, often overshadowed by its more famous neighbour Weston-super-Mare, is a hidden gem along the Somerset coast.

It's not so easily accessible by public transport. The nearest train station is in Highbridge, which means a thirty minutes walk into town for disembarking tourist

Swimming in the sea is off-limits due to a permanent Environment Agency warning, and caution is advised on the dunes due to sinking sand.

When I shared a video of its tranquil and sparsely populated beach - a result of the hidden dangers it conceals - my editor questioned the lack of people. I jokingly said 'Weston'.

But truth be told, I have a soft spot for Burnham over Weston. Nestled along the Somerset coast, the town exu