Free Days Out in Weston-super-Mare

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Woman in green dress pulling a face at her computer

Blodwen Rocks The Boat What happens when your dream job turns into a dead end – and your escape…

Swings and wooden bench

Adventure play area nestled in Weston Woods, all made from natural wood, including zip wire,…

Close up of an owl's face

Enjoy getting up close to some amazing wildlife at a North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre open day…

A kayaker looks tiny up against the Waverley Paddle Steamer in the Bristol Channel

Enjoy a day full of nostalgia at sea on board The Waverley - the world's last sea-going paddle…

Close up of an owl's face

Enjoy getting up close to some amazing wildlife at a North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre open day…

View across fields to a village, lake and rocky hills in the background

Get out into the beautiful Mendip Hills with a free guided walking tour and free mini-bus pick-up…

A group of four cyclists riding under the Grand Pier sign in Weston-super-Mare as they ride up the boardwalk at the finish of the Chase The Sun bike r

Chase the Sun cycle ride, beginning on the east coast of England at sunrise, finishing in…

Close up of a blokart racer in his three wheeled kart

The spectacular sport of Blokart racing returns to the Windzone area of Weston-super-Mare. …

A green field looking down onto a shingle beach

Sand Bay, Sand Point and Middle Hope are among the most beautiful parts of North Somerset offering…

Bandstand at Grove Park

Grove Park is a hidden gem incorporating Jill's Garden which was created by the BBC Ground Force…

The Waverley paddle steamer approaching Clevedon Pier

Step back in time and enjoy a magnificent voyage on The Waverley - The world's last seagoing paddle…

Uphill viewing tower

Uphill Hill Local Nature Reserve is a designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI),…

Night view of the Weston Playhouse Theatre

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 10 years of…

A performer in a miner's helmet and with a mining pick axe on board a brightly coloured illuminated float at the Weston-super-Mare Carnival

The amazing and super-spectacular Weston-super-Mare Carnival is on Friday, November 13, 2026. …

Four spotlights picking out the letters A-Z on a poster

Inspire Presents A–Z: A Musical Showcase, a vibrant celebration of performance, creativity and…

The Royal Grosvenor Hotel

Station To Station will be performing at the Royal Grosvenor Hotel

Race for life poster

The 5k is an achievable distance and a good first challenge for most people. At just over 3 miles…

A pirate with a sword and gun outside The Grand Pier at the Weston-super-Mare Sea Shanty Festival

With more than 40 bands spread over a multitude of venues, this free festival on With more than 40…

Blake Museum exterior Bridgwater North Somerset Visit Weston-super-Mare

Founded in 1926, and still in its original building, Bridgwater Museum is situated in a quiet back…

A lady in a red and yellow lifeguard costume staring through an over-large pair of binoculars

Whirligig Festival of Outdoor Arts, Friday 5th - Sunday 7 June 2026 The Princess Royal Square…

Laura King as Madonna

Join us for Night One of our Absolutely 80's Weekender here at Riverside Holiday Village! Live…

Mendip Mini Fests at Mendip Basecamp. Image of musicians Aardvarks playing in July and August

This summer, Mendip Basecamp is launching Mendip Mini Fests - six relaxed, family-friendly festival…

Monthly destination street market

Monthly and weekly destination street market

Create & Co Stationery & Craft Market

An event full of wonderful small business from across the UK, who have a variety of handmade gifts,…

Steeped with history and dominated by a long

stretch of glorious beach

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  1. Weston-super-Mare has long been famous for the sight of its friendly donkeys plodding up and down the beach, and it's great fun for the little ones to hop on and enjoy this Somerset beach at its best.
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  1. This intriguing and interactive free museum celebrates Weston's history from Prehistoric times through to the present day. There's a fascinating array of exhibits and you can even try on some vintage clothes.
  2. Visitors can try on old-style clothes, they can even don a swimming cap like the one worn by the town's four-time Olympic gold medal swimmer, Paulo Radmilovic, or the hat worn by Beatrice Page who became the first female tram driver in the country.

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  1. You will find a selection of both independent retailers, such as Walker & Ling alongside High Street names and cafes.
  2. Whether you want a weekend getaway or a summer holiday by the sea, you'll find somewhere to stay in that's perfect for you.
  3. Why not go beyond Weston-super-Mare
    We're ideally situated to explore all North Somerset area including the town of Clevedon and Portishead.

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