Oyster Shack
20 September 2026
Fresh, local oysters from Bigbury Bay; if you are squeamish about eating them raw, there are a variety of baked and grilled options.
Things to do near Bigbury on Sea
1
Oyster Shack
Fresh, local oysters from Bigbury Bay; if you are squeamish about eating them raw, there are a variety of baked and grilled options.
2
The Dolphin Inn
Situated in the pretty village of Kingston this traditional pub has warming open fires in winter and a sunny garden for summer months. The restaurant offers a good selection of local dishes and is popular with both locals and visitors.
3
Bigbury on Sea Beach
Bigbury on Sea Beach is a popular family destination, with easy access and good parking. Just across the water is Burgh Island, where Agatha Christie and Noel Coward once kicked up their heels. You can visit the island during the summer courtesy of a special sea tractor'.
4
Wonwell Sands Beach
On the east bank of the river Erme, this beach joins up with the beach next door, Mothecombe, at low tide. A sandy beach, there are lovely views over the estuary and dogs are welcome year round.
5
The Pickwick Inn St Ann's
The Pickwick Inn is a 16th century former chapel located in the heart of the village of St Ann's. Popular with both locals and visitors, ring ahead to book a table. Outside seating is available in summer and dogs are welcome.
6
The Pilchard Inn
A small traditional pub originally built over 700 years ago for local fisherman. These days you are welcome to sit around the fire and watch the tide roll in. A popular curry night takes place on Friday each week with food supplied by the hotel. Downstairs you'll find the new Pilchard Cafe, serving food all day.
7
Burgh Island
This little island off the Devon coast has seen a lot of history. As well as being the inspiration for two Agatha Christie mysteries, the much-filmed Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel has played host to such notable guests as The Beatles, Noel Coward and, reputedly, Churchill and Eisenhower. The lesser known 13th Century Pilchard Inn is also still serving, but mind your heads! At low tide the island can be reached on foot, but that would be missing half the fun. At high tide the sea tractor, a strange contraption originally designed in the 1930s, makes for a quirky 'ferry' ride, without having to get your feet wet.
8
South Milton Sands Beach
At the far eastern end of Thurlestone Sands, South Milton Sands has a manned National Trust car park, good toilets and a splendid cafe. The wide sands attract families and water sports enthusiasts, with favourable conditions for surfing, windsurfing and canoeing.
9
Hope & Anchor Hope Cove
Nestled in the heart of Hope Cove this pub is located close to the beach and offers both indoor and outside dining with a view of the beach. Food is traditional pub classics and dogs are very welcome.
10
Bantham
If you are looking for the perfect family beach then this could be the one. There's a wide expanse of gently sloping golden sand and numerous rockpools alongside seasonal lifeguard cover. The beach is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it's not hard to see why with views over to Bigbury and Burgh Island.
Things to do near Bigbury on Sea
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The Dolphin Inn
6 July 2026
Situated in the pretty village of Kingston this traditional pub has warming open fires in winter and a sunny garden for summer months. The restaurant offers a good selection of local dishes and is popular with both locals and visitors.
Bigbury on Sea Beach
5 July 2026
Bigbury on Sea Beach is a popular family destination, with easy access and good parking. Just across the water is Burgh Island, where Agatha Christie and Noel Coward once kicked up their heels. You can visit the island during the summer courtesy of a special sea tractor'.
Wonwell Sands Beach
5 July 2026
On the east bank of the river Erme, this beach joins up with the beach next door, Mothecombe, at low tide. A sandy beach, there are lovely views over the estuary and dogs are welcome year round.
The Pickwick Inn St Ann's
7 August 2025
The Pickwick Inn is a 16th century former chapel located in the heart of the village of St Ann's. Popular with both locals and visitors, ring ahead to book a table. Outside seating is available in summer and dogs are welcome.
The Pilchard Inn
7 October 2024
A small traditional pub originally built over 700 years ago for local fisherman. These days you are welcome to sit around the fire and watch the tide roll in. A popular curry night takes place on Friday each week with food supplied by the hotel. Downstairs you'll find the new Pilchard Cafe, serving food all day.
Burgh Island
7 October 2024
This little island off the Devon coast has seen a lot of history. As well as being the inspiration for two Agatha Christie mysteries, the much-filmed Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel has played host to such notable guests as The Beatles, Noel Coward and, reputedly, Churchill and Eisenhower. The lesser known 13th Century Pilchard Inn is also still serving, but mind your heads! At low tide the island can be reached on foot, but that would be missing half the fun. At high tide the sea tractor, a strange contraption originally designed in the 1930s, makes for a quirky 'ferry' ride, without having to get your feet wet.
South Milton Sands Beach
14 July 2024
At the far eastern end of Thurlestone Sands, South Milton Sands has a manned National Trust car park, good toilets and a splendid cafe. The wide sands attract families and water sports enthusiasts, with favourable conditions for surfing, windsurfing and canoeing.
Hope & Anchor Hope Cove
14 July 2024
Nestled in the heart of Hope Cove this pub is located close to the beach and offers both indoor and outside dining with a view of the beach. Food is traditional pub classics and dogs are very welcome.
Bantham
23 June 2024
If you are looking for the perfect family beach then this could be the one. There's a wide expanse of gently sloping golden sand and numerous rockpools alongside seasonal lifeguard cover. The beach is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it's not hard to see why with views over to Bigbury and Burgh Island.