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In Highbridge, a Heritage Trail leads through the town; the S&D Railway Heritage Walk focuses specifically on the former railway line. There are also two forms of remembrance, each defined by its design and history. This can help you decide which of these interests you want to shape your stay.

Parkland and woodland walk

Apex Wildlife and Leisure Park extends across Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge and covers approximately 42 acres. The park includes a woodland walk. The area and the walk describe two different aspects of the place: the approximate size gives you an idea of its spatial scale, while the woodland walk highlights a specific walk mentioned here. If you are planning a stay around spending time outdoors, the park is a useful point of reference.

Garden design and remembrance

Highbridge Garden of Remembrance is listed as a Grade II monument. The garden includes the First World War Memorial of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway Company, recovered from the disused Highbridge Railway Station. Its formal design features a sunken central garden and reflects the influence of the Arts and Crafts garden style. This brings together two characteristics of the same place: its status as a listed monument and its designed garden character. If you are interested in garden design or commemorative heritage, this offers a clear focus for planning your trip.

Highbridge War Memorial was erected and dedicated in 1921. It commemorates 67 men from the parish of Highbridge who died while serving their country in the First World War, as well as 19 who fell in the Second World War. Here, the focus is on two clearly identified periods of conflict and the number of people commemorated. Compared with the Garden of Remembrance, with its recovered railway memorial and garden design, this offers a different historical perspective on remembrance in Highbridge.

Two routes with different focuses

The two PDF guides serve different purposes for exploring on foot. The Highbridge Heritage Trail leads through Highbridge and brings the town’s heritage to life; it is available to download as a PDF. The S&D Railway Heritage Walk runs from South Esplanade in Burnham-on-Sea to the main railway station in Highbridge. Its route roughly follows the former Somerset & Dorset Railway branch line between Highbridge and Burnham; this walk is also available to download as a PDF. Choosing between the routes means deciding between a trail through Highbridge focused on the town’s heritage and a walk with named endpoints and an approximate connection to the former railway line.

Event venue in Apex Park

The Burnham and Highbridge parkrun takes place in Apex Park on Marine Drive in Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge, TA8 1LT. Check the venue before you travel.

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