Dozens of emergency services from across the West Country will be gathering on Burnham-On-Sea’s seafront on Sunday August 30th when the town’s popular annual emergency services day returns.
Scores of displays and demonstrations will be held on Burnham seafront and beach from 10am to 4pm with displays of hovercrafts, lifeboats, Coastguards, ambulances, fire engines and more.
Those intending to be present will include: BARB Search and Rescue, Burnham RNLI, Burnham Coastguard, Burnham Fire Service, Police and South West Ambulance.
Schedule for 2026 Emergency Services Day
- 10am Opening Ceremony with the Mayor and Town Crier
- 10:05am RNLI demonstration featuring Burnham lifeboats, plus Barry Dock and Weston boats along with RNLI Lifeguards
- 11am Monarchs Gymnastics
- 12.15pm Chalice Morris Men
- 12.45pm BARB hovercraft demonstration
- 1.15pm Starlight Dancing
- 2pm Burnham and Highbridge Town Band
The full participants include BARB, RNLI, HM Coastguard, RNLI Lifeguards, the RNLI Shop, Doc Bikes, Wessex4x4, the Fire Service, Police Cadets, ASSAR, the Rotary Book Stall, a crepe cart, Weston Helicopter Museum, BIARS, Great Western Air Ambulance, vintage fire appliances, Weston Hospice, Highbridge Scouts, Burnham Sea Cadets, Burnham Gig Club, an ice cream van, Monarchs Gymnasts, Chalice Morris Men, Burnham & Highbridge Town Band, the Light and Dark stall, Dragon Laser Print and Starlight Dance Company.
Demonstations will include the RNLI on the water, BARB Search and Rescue, and Burnham Coastguard on the beach, Monarchs Gymnastic Team, Starlight Dance Company, and Burnham and Highbridge Town Band. There will also be fun fair rides along the seafront.
