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Burgh Island
Devon
TQ7 4BG
About us
Burgh Island is an iconic landmark on the South Devon coast. Dominated by the art deco Burgh Island Hotel, it is separated from the mainland by a tidal beach. Access is on foot across the beach at low tide, but when the sea comes in, the island can be accessed on the towering sea tractor.Its forboding setting made Burgh Island the perfect inspiration for Agatha Christie, and indeed it features (under different names) in two of her most well known novels: And Then There Were None and Evil Under The Sun. Every year during the Agatha Christie Festival the Burgh Island Hotel hosts an 'in costume' lunch, and visitors can see the actual spots on the island that made their way into Dame Agatha's books.
Book Tickets
Facilities
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Key Features
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
TripAdvisor
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From London, Bristol or the Midlands - M5 to Exeter, continue M5/A38 direction Plymouth. 17 miles out of Plymouth, note sign “Plymouth Park and Ride”.
Within 1 mile, shortly after Shell garage on right, exit at Wrangton Cross, sign-posted to Modbury (A379) take left at T junction. Continue to cross roads (signed Modbury to the right) and continue straight across, direction Loddiswell B3196.
At the hamlet of California Cross, take second left after filling station direction Bigbury (B3392) and continue on B3392 through to Bigbury on Sea (straight over at tricky cross road with signage to Burgh Island).
Public Transport Directions
From Torquay take the X80/81 to Totnes. Change for X64 to Kingsbridge. Change for 93 Kingsbridge to Modbury bus. Bus 875 goes directly to Bigbury (once a day). Alternatively, take a taxi to Bigbury from Modbury.
