Burnham-On-Sea Carnival, Bridgwater Carnival 2008 Dates for Bridgwater Carnival and Burnham-On-Sea Carnival

Burnham-On-Sea Carnival and Bridgwater Carnival dates and information

2008 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival Guide

2008 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL INFORMATION:

'Wrath Of Neptune' from Masqueraders Carnival Club won the 2007 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival 2008 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival Date and Time:
7.30pm on Monday November 10th, 2008.

Carnival parking:
Get into Burnham early as many roads in the town close at 6.30pm. Best places for parking are the Oxford Street Car park [map] and the Somerfield's supermarket car park [map] although many side streets also have spaces.

Burnham-On-Sea 2008 Carnival Route:
Tesco's Roundabout > Love Lane > Manor Road > Victoria Street > High Street > Marine Drive > finishes opposite Holimarine Holiday Park, Marine Drive. See the route map.

Staying in the Burnham-On-Sea area during the Carnival?
Read our guide to the area's best hotels and accommodation.

Driving to the Burnham-On-Sea Carnival:
You can reach the Burnham-On-Sea Carnival from junction 22 of the M5 motorway. However, the B3140 from Edithmead to Burnham-On-Sea is closed during the carnival weekend for the carts to assemble. Traffic from the M5 travelling into Burnham will be diverted along Edithmead Lane, Stodden's Lane and Love Lane instead. You can then park at Oxford Street in Burnham-On-Sea or at the Somerfield's Supermarket car park on the seafront. NB: The A38 will be shut from 6.30pm on carnival day, from the Isleport roundabout in Highbridge to Moor Lane in Burnham.

Disabled parking permit for the Burnham-On-Sea Carnival:
Facilities are available for disabled visitors to view Burnham's carnival procession from the comfort of their own car. For the sum of £5.00 you can enjoy the event from the comfort of your own vehicle regardless of the weather conditions at the time. Contact details: Phil New, Carnival Event Co-Ordinator, 221 Burnham Road, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 3EJ. Telephone (01278) 780219.

Other events at this year's 2008 carnival:
The carnival floats will first arrive in Burnham-On-Sea late on Saturday night (November 8th) after completing the North Petherton Carnival. The floats will gather along the B3140, between Edithmead and Love Lane, and will be on display to the public in the daytime throughout Sunday and Monday (albeit without the dazzling lights, dancers or music).

On Sunday evening (November 9th), Burnham-On-Sea's dazzling annual seafront fireworks display will take place - full details here.

Throughout Monday (November 10th) a special carnival day antiques and collectors fair will be held at Burnham's Princess Hall from 10am-4.30pm. Entry is 50p and further details are on 01278 789568.

. BACKGROUND INFORMATION - BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:

Many thousands of people from all over Britain make the journey to this part of Somerset to watch the November carnivals. Watching dozens of dazzling illuminated floats parade through the streets is an amazing spectacle.

Over one hundred giant Carnival floats pass before your eyes, each one pulsating with music and aglow with the lights from thousands of coloured light bulbs, fantastically coloured costumes and special effects to create a magical evening of entertainment.

The origins of the carnival lie in Bridgwater where the inhabitants commemorated the date of Guy Fawkes' attempt in 1605 to blow up parliament with a parade. Bridgwater stages the first carnival of the series across Somserset.

Sedgemoor celebrations continue through the weekend with carnivals at North Petherton and Burnham-on-Sea / Highbridge with free firework displays, street entertainment, arts and special events. The Carnival also goes on to other locations around Somerset including Weston-Super-Mare.

. BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL ARCHIVE:

2006 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:
Photos from the 2006 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Results from the 2006 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Carnival fireworks on Burnham seafront

2005 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:
Photos from the 2005 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Results from the 2005 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Carnival fireworks on Burnham seafront attract big crowds

2004 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:
Photos from the 2004 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Results from the 2004 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Carnival fireworks on Burnham seafront attract big crowds

2003 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:
Photos from the 2003 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Burnham-On-Sea Carnival 2003 Results
Photos of the 2003 Carnival Fireworks

2002 BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL:
Photos from the 2002 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival
Burnham-On-Sea Carnival 2002 Results

CARNIVAL DISCUSSION
Chat about the Carnival in Burnham's discussion forums

. DATES FOR 2008 SOMERSET CARNIVALS: CARNIVAL CALENDAR

2008

7th November (Fri)
7:00pm
Bridgwater

8th November (Sat)
7:00pm
North Petherton

10th November (Mon)
7:30pm
Burnham-on-Sea / Highbridge

12th November (Wed)
7:30pm
Shepton Mallet

13th November (Thu)
7:15pm
Midsomer Norton

14th November (Fri)
7:30pm
Wells

15th November (Sat)
7.00pm
Glastonbury

17th November (Mon)
7:15pm
Weston-super-Mare

.BURNHAM-ON-SEA CARNIVAL ACCOMMODATION
These featured accommodation providers are either on the route of the Burnham Carnival or within easy walking distance:
Dunstan House Inn Situated on the Carnival route this Hotel is ideal location to watch the procession. Some rooms even overlook the route. It is also only a 5 min walk to the town centre and beach. Excellent home cooked meals served. Parking available. More...	Magnolia House B&B This four star B&B is the first one you see coming into the town. It is in a prime location not only on the Carnival route but also only a 2 to 3 min walk to the shops and the beach. Parking is available. More...
Victoria Hotel Victoria Hotel is in the heart of the town and many of the rooms overlook the Carnival route. It is situated at the end of the High Steet and the beach is only a minute away. There are a wide choice of home cooked meals served in the lounge bar or dining room. Parking is available. More...	Knights Rest This three star B&B is situated in a quiet street just off the Carnival route. The procession passes just a minutes walk away. Shops and other amenities are very close by. Parking available More...
Royal Clarence Hotel The only hotel on Burnham seafront, this character hotel offers glorious views over the sea. The Carnival route passes very close by, only a street away! It is ideally placed for shopping as well and offers home cooked food. More..	Warren Guesthouse This four-star guest house is located close to the centre of Burnham and beach with ample parking. It is only a few minutes walk to see the Carnival procession and join in the fun. More...
For more options see our accommodation guide More...