Easter and Spring

Easter and springtime is the perfect time to visit Weston-super-Mare.

The donkeys will be back on the beach, the spectacular viewing wheel will rise up offering stunning panoramic views across Weston and out across the Bristol Channel to Wales. 

Our famous Grand Pier will be in full swing with rides and fairground attractions to suit all ages. We've got beautiful countryside walks, spectacular bluebell walks and of course our magnificent beach so why wait until summer before giving yourself that little getaway?

We've got big stars coming to entertain you and, of course, Easter wouldn't be Easter without chocolate. We've got Christopher's House of Chocolates where you can even have a go at making them and chocolate eggs!

What's on when you're here

To find out what's on when you're in Weston-super-Mare click here. We've got big stars such as TV's Jimmy Carr, Frank Bruno, Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke, Physic Sally, Julian Clary and TV comic Hal Cruttenden all coming to entertain you this Spring. To find out who is on where and when click here.

Easter weekend itself is marked by the Pageant of Transport - a festival of vehicles on the Beach Lawns, while on Good Friday a variety of musical tastes are catered for with Aled Jones performing live at the Weston Playhouse and the Ska On The Pier music festival on the Grand Pier.

We've also got International Bubbleologists and Guinness World Record Holders coming to Weston in their quest to create the ultimate square bubble!

Dr Who fans will be drawn to the Adventures in Time and Space – 60 Years of Doctor Who Art Exhibition which runs until April, 13  2024 and we've got some of the top tribute acts reviving memories of Freddie Mercury, The Beatles and Amy Winehouse to name just a few.

If you prefer your action a bit more crash-bang-wallop there's spectacular Banger Racing to be watched at Mendip's Raceway with dates including Easter Sunday and Easter Monday or how about the Weston Half Marathon on March 24

In May we also have the brilliant Circus Zyair pictured below coming to town. If you haven't seen them before, you've missed out and if you have seen them already you will want to see them again. 

Stay Longer - book a break

With so many things happening, there's no need to rush straight back when we've got so much accommodation in the area. Check out our Where to Stay pages to explore staying in Weston-super-Mare a bit longer. You can take your pick from hotels, traditional B&Bs, self catering and camping.

Great walks

Easter and Spring is a great time to explore the magnificent walking country that surrounds Weston-super-Mare. Don't miss the Brean Down Way, or the Brean Down peninsula which juts out into the sea, and don't miss Sand Point with its rocky coves and secluded beaches.

Evenings and Entertainment

Catch our super-spectacular sunsets before hitting the town for a fun-filled night out. We're awash with great pubs, we've even got our own ale trail. There are two theatres and two cinemas and we have a vibrant live music and comedy scene. There's two fringe theatre venues as well, not to mention ten-pin bowling, Glow in the Dark crazy golf, Laser Quest and axe throwing!

Attractions

Weston-super-Mare has got Europe's biggest helicopter museum, an impressive gallery of really cool street art, the famous Grand Pier, Banksy's pinwheel, and the highest vertical drop slide anywhere in the UK!  If that's not enough there also National Trust properties, caves, a steam railway, cider farms and loads of interesting days out nearby.

Adventure

If you want adventure and adrenaline you're in the right place. We've got caving, climbing, watersports, land yachting and one of the most daring cycle jump courses anywhere in the country. If you prefer to watch your sport, we've got regular banger racing nearby on a track that is set among some of the area's most beautiful countryside.