Minehead beach is a busy sand and shingle beach. It has great views over the Bristol Channel, North Hill and Exmoor. Fab for young and old alike as it has so many convenient features: easy parking, clean and tidy toilets, sand for castle building, shallows for paddling, steam train for Grandad, to name but a few.Minehead is the beginning of the South West Coast path and has some stunning scenary as you stroll along. Wander in the other direction to spot speedboats in the small harbour.

Minehead hosts one of England’s largest Butlins camps which not only offers the usual array of Redcoat frolics: funfair, ballroom , boating lake, etc, but also a chairlift system and a miniature railway.

Head into the town for a wide selection of shops and treats. We hear the fish foot spa is a must! Perhaps combine with a cream tea? The Farmers Market is open for business every Friday in The Parade from 8.30am to 2.30pm come rain or shine!

rightbeach recommends this beach for families of all varieties. Lots of fun on and off the beach with the necessary requirements of parking, toilets and food all within convenient reach.

Beach blurb

• Tide and weather »
• Lifeguards: None
• Water quality: Recommended »
• Dogs: restrictions apply, see signs at beach

See Minehead beach on a map …

Things to note to ensure your trip goes well:

• Change for Pay and Display is a must.
• Plan a stress free lunch and take advantage of the many food vendors along the sea front.
• Windbreaks to create an element of privacy on the popular beach.

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Area	Rating	Observation
Beach		Wide and sandy with some shingle. Rock and pools. Known for kites and windsurfing.
Crowded (1=deserted)		Butlins near by means you are not likely to be alone.
Surf		More wind surfing than surf boarding.
Sand		Good sand but much of it is covered during high tide. Some sand has been washed away by sea defences.
Toilets
Parking		Pay and display along sea front.
Food		Nice selection of hot, cold and ice cream vendors.
Shopping		Walking distance to Minehead town centre. Usual high street stores as well as some quirky stores, check out ‘Fizz’ the retro sweetie store.

Review by Sharon S