Information
Parking
The carpark at Bantham is approximately 100m from the beach with capacity for over 1000 cars, and is an easy walk over the sand dunes.
Car park charges apply from February half term until 31st October approx.
DAILY CHARGES:
DAILY CHARGES:
Feb half term until May (half term)
all day
£3.50
May half term until end September
8am-3pm
£5
May half term until end September
3pm-5pm
£3.50
October
all day
£3.50
The carpark fee is a flat rate charge for the day. All cars must be removed from the carpark by 9pm during the high season. At other times the gate is locked earlier dependent on daylight hours.
CONCESSIONS:
CONCESSIONS:
WEEKLY TICKETS
£20
TWO WEEK TICKETS
£30
SEASON TICKETS
£80
The season tickets are registered to a particular vehicle and are not transferable. Please buy all tickets from the gatekeeper at the entrance. Car parking remains free between November and February half term.
Bantham Surfing Academy's highly experienced and British Surfing Association qualified instructors provide professional tuition and coaching for beginners through to advanced levels in a safe and friendly environment on the the beautiful Bantham Beach near Bigbury in the South hams.
The Sloop Inn
The Sloop Inn is steeped in tradition and is a short walk from the surfing beach of Bantham. With an excellent reputation for cuisine, bookings are essential throughout the year.The Sloop Inn offers a rare opportunity to relax, away from it all in the beautiful and unspoilt South Hams.
Bantham Village Stores
There is a small shop located near the top of the village with an outside seating area with panoramic views serving coffee and refreshments. The shop can supply all your needs for a day on the beach or a longer stay in the area.Tel: 01548 560645
Dogs
Dogs are allowed at Bantham all year round; however, restrictions do apply between May 1st and September 30th.During these months dogs are not allowed on the main beach.Dogs are always permitted on the beach beside the estuary, which at low tide can extend to many acres. The dog beach is difficult to access at high tide.
The gatekeeper will be happy to give directions to dog walkers on arrival. The area is clearly signed.
Ferry
There is a seasonal ferry crossing the river Avon, running from Bantham slipway to Cockleridge Ham (Bigbury-on-sea).
Dates
From April to September
From April to September
Times
10.00 - 11.00 - 15.00 - 16.00
(Except Sundays)
10.00 - 11.00 - 15.00 - 16.00
(Except Sundays)
Contact
Tel: 01548 561196
Tel: 01548 561196
Click here to view the short-term surf forecast for Bantham, or visit the Magic Seaweed website to see the full surf report and forecast.
Lifeguard Cover
There is RNLI lifeguard cover on Bantham Beach from May to October - 10.00am to 6.00pm.
Bantham Surf Life Saving Club is committed to providing a safe beach and aquatic environment for the community, whilst developing life saving skills through the education and training of its members.