Burnham & Berrow Golf Club

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Nestled along the Somerset coast, Burnham & Berrow Golf Club stands as a beacon of traditional links golf in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1890, this esteemed golf course has been challenging golfers for well over a century with its unique blend of sand dunes, coastal winds, and firm fairways.

The club boasts two courses: the Championship Course and the Channel Course. The Championship Course, in particular, is renowned for its demanding layout and has hosted numerous amateur championships, reflecting its status as one of the premier links courses in England. With a par of 71, the course stretches over 6,900 yards, providing a stern test for even the most skilled golfers.

The design of the course is a collaboration between several of the game's most respected architects, including Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Harry Colt, who have infused the course with strategic bunkering, undulating greens, and punishing rough. The natural landscape is a defining feature, with the course meandering through towering dunes and offering breathtaking views of the Bristol Channel and the distant Welsh coastline.

Burnham & Berrow Golf Club is not just a test of golfing ability but also an experience of the history and tradition of the game. The clubhouse, with its classic architecture, provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for members and visitors alike to recount their rounds and soak in the rich heritage of the club.

Established: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 51°15'48"N, 3°0'43"W

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St Christopher’s WayEnglandUnited Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: Brean Down Fort, Brean Down, Old Church of St Nicholas, Brean Leisure Park.

4.6 miN
Forts and castles
Brean Down Fort
117 min walk • Perched on a rocky promontory at the edge of Somerset's coastline, Brean Down Fort stands as a stoic reminder of Britain's military history. Built in the 1860s, this fort was part of a chain of defenses constructed to protect the United Kingdom from potential French...
4.4 miN
Forts and castles
Brean Down
112 min walk • Brean Down is a remarkable headland on the Somerset coast of the United Kingdom, boasting a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. The site is home to an impressive fort, Brean Down Fort, which stands as a testament to the area's military significance...
4.1 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Old Church of St Nicholas, Weston-super-Mare
106 min walk • The Old Church of St Nicholas at Uphill, Somerset, England, is described as 'Norman' but was remodelled in later Middle Ages. Regular services ceased in 1846. The church is partially ruined but still consists of a tower, chancel and a roofless nave.
1.5 miN
Park, Theme park, Amusement park
Brean Leisure Park
40 min walk • Brean Leisure Park is an amusement park in the coastal resort of Brean, near Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England. The park covers an area of 200 acres.
2.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Brent Knoll
75 min walk • Brent Knoll is a 137-metre-high hill on the Somerset Levels, in Somerset, England. It is located roughly halfway between Weston-super-Mare and Bridgwater, 2.5 miles from the Bristol Channel coast at Burnham-on-Sea.
3 miE
Church
Church of St Mary
78 min walk • The Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin is a Church of England parish church in East Brent, Somerset, England. It was built in the 15th century is a Grade I listed building.
1.7 miS
Church
St Andrew's Church, Burnham-on-Sea
45 min walk • St Andrew's Church is the Church of England parish church of Burnham-on-Sea in the English county of Somerset. Of medieval origins, the church is a grade I listed building, well known for its leaning tower.
2.6 miE
Church, Nature and wildlife, Geologic formation
Church of St Michael
68 min walk • The Church of St Michael at Brent Knoll, Somerset, England dates from the 11th century but has undergone several extensions and renovations since then. It has been designated as a grade I listed building. There is a Norman doorway however the rest of the church dates from around 1290. The north aisle was built in the late 15th century.
1.6 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Astro Storm
41 min walk • Astro Storm is an enclosed, sit down roller coaster at Brean Leisure Park in Brean, England, created by German amusement ride manufacturer Zierer.
1.1 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Burnham-on-Sea Low lighthouse, Burnham-on-Sea
28 min walk • The Low Lighthouse is one of three historic lighthouses in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England, and the only one of the three which is still active. It is a Grade II listed building and stands on the foreshore. First lit in 1832, the Low Lighthouse operated in conjunction with the High Lighthouse for 137 years.
1.1 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Burnham-on-Sea High Lighthouse, Burnham-on-Sea
29 min walk • The High lighthouse or pillar lighthouse is one of three lighthouses in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England. A Grade II listed building, it is no longer functional as a lighthouse and has been converted for use as a private dwelling.