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Short Breaks in Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare makes a great place for a short break or a weekend away.

There are plenty of hotels, B&Bs and guest houses so finding accommodation couldn't be simpler. We have got lots of events througbout the year - like our famous carnival, the Beach Race, or the Glow Festival, and our comedy village - that you might like to build your stay around.

We are also the most fantastic base for a walking holiday, or a little photographic holiday with your camera,

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Top Attractions & Activities for Short Breaks

Weston is the the perfect coastal vacation for a short break. We've got a beautiful sandy beach with a long flat promenade. We've got amazing walks and bike rides....Read More

Weston-super-Mare makes a great place for a short break or a weekend away.

We are also the most fantastic base for a walking holiday, or a little photographic holiday with your camera,

Please bear with us. This page is still under construction. we will bring it to you as quickly as we can.

Top Attractions & Activities for Short Breaks

Weston is the the perfect coastal vacation for a short break. We've got a beautiful sandy beach with a long flat promenade. We've got amazing walks and bike rides.

Where to Stay: Accommodation Options for Short Breaks

There is plenty of accomodation in Weston-super-Mare ranging from hotels to traditional bed and breakfast establishments and self catering properties. Within a short drive we've also got campsites and holiday parks as well. To find out exactly what's on offfer see our accommodation guide here.

Dining and Culinary Delights in Weston-super-Mare

You will be spoilt when it comes to dining in Weston-super-Mare. Check out our Food Friday blogs here and you will be amazed at how much choice there is! We've got so many wonderful places places to eat in or get a take-out, restaurants with a view, traditional fish 'n chips, tasty burgers, authentic Japanese, traditional Indian Chaat, blinding Sunday roasts, incredible Italian or tempting tapas! Have a look at some of the options here with our food and drink pages.

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Christmas at Animal Farm

Address

Animal Farm Adventure Park, Red Road, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2RW

Telephone
01278 751628

Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea

Christmas is coming to Animal Farm Adventure Park!
Their magical grotto will be opening in December, and we are offering you a sneak peak into the magical grotto, and amazing experience to be had!
Tickets & date information coming soon!

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Pippin

Address

Theatre Tropicana, Marine Parade, The Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BE

Telephone
01934 411411

Kyle.davies@weston.ac.uk

The Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare

Four-time Grammy winner and three-time Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz's timeless musical is reimagined in this exciting new production. Third year students of the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre and BA (Hons) Dance for Commercial Performance programmes at…

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Rainbow Sands Workshop

Address

Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1PR

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

Join us and Rainbow Sands for an Activity Workshop. Throughout the 45-minute session you will complete 4 activities to take home with you.
1. create a sand art picture of a woodland animal
2. paint an insect window sun catcher
3. make an insect…

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Joel Dommett: Unapologetic (If That's Ok?)

Address

126-130 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Join Joel as he brings you bang up to date on his life since his last live show!
He has become a regular face on TV, from being a finalist in 2016's I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (ITV), to then hosting ITV2's I'm a Celebrity Extra Camp…

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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

Address

Grand Pier, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AL

Telephone
01934 646 155

events@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Officially the world's longest running and most successful tribute to the BBC sitcom, this one-of-a-kind original has made its international mark as an 'outrageously funny' night out (BroadwayBaby, Edinburgh Fringe). Selling out at shows all over…

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The Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival at Sandringham Hotel

Address

Sandringham Hotel, 1-9 Victoria Square, Sandringham Hotel, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AN

Telephone
01934624891

Reception@thesandringham.co.uk

Sandringham Hotel, Weston-super-Mare

The 2024 Weston-super-Mare Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival.
Friday 2nd August
Sandringham Hotel
1800 Harbour Buoys
1915 Olivia Wylde
2030 Simon the Shanty Harpist
All monies, after costs, will be donated to nominated local charitable…

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Santa Special at West Somerset Railway

Address

West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG

Telephone
01643 704 996

Minehead

The Santa Special offers a shorter ride than the Santa Express. It travels between Bishops Lydeard and Crowcombe Heatfield or Minehead and Blue Anchor return. Santa will be awaiting the children at his Grotto, where they will meet him and recieve a…

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Marvin Muoneké Live

Address

The Royal Hotel, South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JP

Telephone
01934 423100

reservations@royalhotelweston.com

Weston-super-Mare

Marvin Muoneké is returning to The Royal!
Dubbing himself as "The Young Man with The Old Soul", once you hear his voice and style, you'll understand why...
Join us for a fantastic evening of live music from this very talented singer!
We have a…

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Nature Ninjas

Address

The Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD

Telephone
01749 988111

Wells

Join our Garden team for Spring-themed activities to keep little hands busy in our Community Garden
Included in admission to Palace & Gardens.

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Roger Ellicott 'Averted Visions'

Address

LT Gallery, 1 Orchard Street, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS23 1RG

Telephone
07730431726

LTGallery@hotmail.com

Weston-Super-Mare

"Averted vision is a technique for viewing faint objects which uses peripheral vision. It involves not looking directly at the object, but looking a little off to the side, while continuing to concentrate on the object." - Wikipedia
Roger is…

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Halloween Kid's Crafts

Address

Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1PR

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Get crafty this October half term and create some Halloween themed masterpieces!
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the half term holidays there will be lots of crafty activities in the museum's learning space.
Tuesday 30th October - sand art…

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Sam Evans at Live at the Lodge: Mendip Activity Centre

Address

Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive,, Sandford, Winscombe, Churchill, Somerset, BS25 5PQ

Telephone
01934 834877

hello@mendip.co.uk

Sandford, Winscombe, Churchill

Mendip's family-friendly, festival-vibe, outdoor live music is completely FREE to attend, taking place at Mendip Lodge on the grounds of Mendip Activity Centre. Experience brilliant entertainment, have a meal, grab a drink, and pitch your tent!
The…

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The Carpenters Experience

Address

The Playhouse, 126 - 130 High Street, The Playhouse Theatre, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The Playhouse Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

When we were young we'd listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they're back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well...
The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight…

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Boorish Trumpson

Address

Front Room WsM, 13 Central Walk, Front Room WsM, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1FF

Telephone
07832964131

jess.frontroomwsm@gmail.com

Front Room WsM, Weston-super-Mare

Boorish Trumpson: a power-grabbing rehearsal conductor who will stop at nothing to gain ultimate control over the orchestra. And YOU are the orchestra. #MakeMusicGreatAgain
With clowning games, audience interaction and unexpected orchestral…

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Burns Night

Address

Doubletree By Hilton, Cadbury House South, Frost Hill, Congresbury, Cadbury House, Doubletree by Hilton, Bristol, Bristol, BS49 5AD

Telephone
01934834343

matilda.burgess@cadburyhouse.com

Cadbury House, Doubletree by Hilton, Bristol

Black tie dinner dance with 3 course haggis banquet

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Chess The Musical

Address

The Playhouse, 126-130 High Street, Weston-super-mare, The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare

This highly acclaimed musical develops the ancient and distinguished game of chess into a metaphor for romantic rivalries and East-West political intrigue.
The principal pawns form a love triangle: the loutish American Grandmaster, the earnest…

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BM's at the Helicopter Museum

Address

The Helicopter Museum (Official), Locking Moor Road, The Helicopter Museum (Official), Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 8PP

Telephone
01934 635227

contact@helimuseum.com

The Helicopter Museum (Official), Weston-super-Mare

Gathering of classic & modern BMW's & also running a Show & Shine competition if you're interested in taking part.
Bring the family & look at the cars & around the Helicopter Museum.

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Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern

Address

The Playhouse, 126-130 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

For all the family from 8 to 108 Eric and Ern is a brilliant homage to Morecambe and Wise crammed full of those famous comedy sketches, from Grieg's Piano Concerto, Mr Memory…'Arsenal', to the paper bag trick!
From the Olivier Award nominated duo…

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