Things to Do in Weston-super-Mare
Looking for things to do in and around Weston-super-Mare whilst you are on holiday? Then you have come to the right place!
When it comes to things to do in and around Weston-super-Mare, we really do have something to offer everyone whether it's for a short break away or a large family holiday you will be pleasantly surprised at what we offer here and the surrounding areas. Here you will find some of the things we think you might like from attractions, activities, beaches and places to visit.
Number 1 on our list of things to do with the family in Weston-super-Mare has to be the beach. Our magnificent beach and seafront is just one of the many attractions of Weston-super-Mare, offering plenty of activities to keep you busy. You may fancy some watersports, a donkey ride, a stroll along the prom, or you may simply want to take a seat, stop, and enjoy the view with an ice cream and watch the world go by! But you’ll also find so much more to fit into your holiday in Weston-super-Mare with the family.
Attractions
Weston-super-Mare is home to some of the South West’s best-loved attractions and places to visit. Weston-super-Mare being family friendly has lots of attractions to keep everyone entertained with The Grand Pier, Weston Sky Wheel, Weston Museum, Water Adventure Play Park and Pirate Adventureland Golf.
Just outside of Weston-super-Mare are two enjoyable animal and wildlife parks, Puxton Park and Court Farm which are both all-weather attractions.
If you are feeling more adventurous, you can try your hand a number of outdoor pursuits with our friends at Mendip Activity Centre nestled in the foothills of The Mendips.
What's On
Our year-round programme of events attracts people from all over the UK and beyond. Events such as the Weston Air Festival, Weston Beach Race and the Weston Carnival ensure that there are always things to do in Weston-super-Mare, regardless of the weather, season or budget.
Weston Wallz
Weston-super-Mare will once again become the home of street art when the team behind Upfest, Europe’s largest street art festival heads to the coast for the return of Weston Wallz.
After the successful launch in September 2021, Upfest has once again partnered with Weston-super-Mare Town Council and Culture Weston, with the latest murals being painted during the summer .
Armed with sunscreen, spray paint and brushes, the artists for the second edition of this initiative have officially been confirmed - with some of Europe's finest heading down to the seaside to unleash creativity on Weston’s most iconic buildings and landmarks.
You can download our map or explore the map below to find out where you can spot some of Weston-super-Mare's amazing street art.
Places to Visit
If you’re staying in Weston-super-Mare for the weekend, a week or even just for the day Weston-super-Mare’s location in North Somerset means the town is well placed to explore nearby coast and countryside, with good transport links to both. Within an hour's drive, and served by public transport from Weston-super-Mare, take a visit to Somerset, where you will find the towns and cities of Clevedon, Cheddar, Glastonbury, Street and Wells. Lined with cobbled streets, independent shops and a wide choice of places to eat, a visit to Wells Cathedral and The Bishop's Palace and Gardens is an absolute must.
There is an abundance of nature reserves and National Trust sites, such as Uphill Nature Reserve, Brean Down and Sand Point & Middle Hope all within a couple of miles of the main seafront. Perfect for walkers and hardy cyclists, they offer a multitude of flora and fauna that changes magnificently with the season and command spectacular views. Also close by you will find sites such as Avalon Marshes, a haven for bird lovers and the West Mendip Way.
