Toll charges on Northam Burrows are set to resume on Friday 3 April 2026, and season tickets will be available to purchase from Monday 9 March. Tickets cost £70 (plus an additional £3 postage charge if buying online or over the phone) and provide unlimited access for one vehicle, with the option to register a second vehicle on the same ticket – although only one may enter the park at a time.
To buy a season ticket, visitors should have their vehicle registration details ready before they begin. You can buy a season ticket in three simple ways:
- Online at torridge.gov.uk/northamburrows.
- By calling Torridge District Council’s Customer Services team on 01237 428700 and selecting option 9.
- In person at the Toll Kiosk from 3 April, where payment can be made by card (including contactless) or cash.
Tickets bought online or by phone will be posted directly to the purchaser’s home address.
⇒ TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE OR OVER THE PHONE ARE DELIVERED BY RECORDED DELIVERY AND MUST BE SIGNED FOR.
Northam Burrows Country Park spans approximately 253 hectares and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Its mix of salt marsh, sand dunes, grassland, and coastal plain provides a rich habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, including rare plants, birds, and other animals. The Burrows also offers direct access to the award‑winning Blue Flag beach at Westward Ho!, making it a popular starting point for visitors.
Councillor Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin, Lead Member for Culture & Community Engagement at Torridge District Council, said: “A season ticket means you can come and go as often as you like, whether it’s for a leisurely walk in the fresh air, a family beach day or an evening enjoying the beautiful sunsets from the pebble ridge. It is a great way to make the most of the coastline throughout the season.
Northam Burrows is such a special place, full of history, wildlife and wide-open space. It is perfect for children, with plenty of room to explore and a safe lifeguarded beach for paddling and playing. The Ranger team also run friendly events and activities for all ages.
After all the rain we’ve had, we are really hoping for a warm sunny summer! We all deserve it after a long winter, and there is nowhere better to enjoy it than down on the Burrows!”
