Somerset Council's beaches page (Burnham-on-Sea, Berrow, Brean) lists banned activities but does not mention metal detecting. Minehead beach ownership is unclear. WW2 ordnance has been found by detectorists at Berrow.
Covers
Porlock/Minehead to Brean Down, incl. Burnham-on-Sea, Berrow, Brean
We couldn't find a published rule. Foreshore owned by the Crown Estate follows the Crown Estate's terms; for council-owned beaches, ask the council before you dig. We emailed them on 9 Nov 2026 and will update this page if they reply.
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