Opening Times and Access

The Park is open to pedestrians at all times but there are restrictions on vehicles. The Burrows Centre is open from the end of May to early September and the toilet facilities from Easter to the end of October .

Vehicle Access
If arranging to meet with friends it is important to remember there are three main entry points. Sandymere road via Northam Square , Pebbleridge Road via Westward Ho! and the Tip Road via Burrows Lane on the Appledore Road (see Burrows map)

Vehicles are to leave the park at 10pm in Summer - BST and 6pm in Winter - GMT when the gates are locked against vehicular traffic but pedestrian gates are still open.

At certain times and particularly over the summer sea son there is a toll charge for the privilege of bringing a vehicle onto the common. See the table below for charges and categories of vehicles.

Burrows Centre and Toilets
The opening times for the Burrows Centre are from 11.a.m to 5.p.m. The toilets are available from 9.30 a.m. to 5.p.m from Easter to the end of October.

Restricted Mobility
People with prams pushchairs and wheelchairs may experience some difficulty in accessing all parts of the Burrows.  The park is a relatively natural area of dune and coastal grassland with much of it being flat or gently sloping. There is little hard surfacing but the natural grasses being short and grazed provide a fairly substantial surface.  There is a walkway at the end of Sandymere road across the Pebble Ridge for easier access to the beach. This does not suit all, as the ridge being a natural feature and the walkway man made so the higher tides can cause movement to the walkway and irregular stepping.  The main beach access is the slipway at Westward Ho!

The Burrows Centre and toilets are easier access with one of the conveniences recently refurbished to accommodate wheelchair access and pushchairs/prams for baby's needs and necessities.

Charges for Summertime