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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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Gail Mason 'Breathe' Exhibition

Address

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

Telephone
01749 988111

Wells

“Breathe” is a new exhibition by multi award-winning printmaker and artist Gail Mason, opening on 3rd March 2018 in the Exhibition Room of The Bishop’s Palace.
The exhibition is a collection of works which serve as a reminder to take time out…

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Past Designs Workshops

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

Explore some different design styles and methods inspired by the past, in a family friendly workshop at the museum. Try out a range of creative processes from weaving and braiding to stamping and painting and take home your artwork.
Sessions take…

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Ugly Christmas Jumper Party

Address

The Grand Pier, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS231AL

Telephone
01934 620238

events@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Celebrate Christmas in style (or lack thereof) at our Bad Christmas Jumper Party! Includes a Two-Course Dinner, live entertainment and DJ.

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Wells Cathedral Promenade Concerts

Address

Wells Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2UE

Telephone
01749 674483

reception@wellscathedral.uk.net

Wells

Each year, in early January, the chairs are removed from the Nave of Wells Cathedral. This allows the congregation and visitors to appreciate the medieval Nave in its original state – without furniture.
During the concerts, the audience can walk…

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The Explosive Light Orchestra

Address

The Winter Gardens Pavillion, Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AJ

Telephone
01934 411100

enquiries@westonwintergardens.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

The Winter Gardens are very pleased to welcome back the Explosive Live Orchestra to Weston-super-Mare and performing at a perfect venue, The Winter Gardens on Weston's seafront. You'll enjoy an epic night of rock classics and melodic symphonic rock…

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Heritage Open Days – Fortune Telling and Tours

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Have your fortune revealed by our Victorian fortune teller and learn about Weston Museum's recent refurbishment project on a guided tour of the galleries and some behind the scenes areas.
For this weekend only, there are lots of things to learn…

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Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0

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

Star of the UK's most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy is back on the road with brand new material for 2022 and 2023.
Jimmy's show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or…

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Illustration Day Workshops

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

As part of our Illustration Day, we will be joined by the illustrator of Horrible Histories, Martin Brown! Take part in a family friendly illustration workshop, with introduction from Martin on his work. Create your own story illustrations by making…

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Christmas Parties at The Bishop's Palace

Address

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

Telephone
01749988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

Celebrate the festive season in the most spectacular surroundings at The Bishop's Palace, adorned in all its Christmas finery.

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Live Drone Racing & Flight Simulator Convention

Address

The Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, BS24 8PP

Telephone
01934635227

helimuseum@btconnect.com

Weston-super-mare

Experience live drone racing and try different flight simulators during this special weekend at The Helicopter Museum!
Expect to see mind blowing multi-rotor manoeuvres and extreme speeds on our racing circuit. Plus, meet drone professionals and…

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Heritage Craft Workshop

Address

Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1PR

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

Heritage Crafts Workshop - Textiles & Mosaics
Spend a relaxed and social evening trying out two different craft workshops, with refreshments in between. Explore both the history and practise of two craft techniques with experienced historical…

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Terrific Tuesday- Brilliant Bugs

Address

Hestercombe Gardens Cheddon Fitzpaine, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG

Telephone
01823 413923

annacrew@hestercombe.com

Taunton

During the summer holidays, enjoy Terrific Tuesdays at Hestercombe – a day filled with crafts, trails, sports & more. With a different theme each Tuesday, you can try something new every week.
The fourth Terrific Tuesday of the summer is all about…

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Bowlore Medieval Weekend

Address

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

Telephone
01749 988111

Wells

We’re delighted to welcome back Bowlore Medieval with their thrilling weekend of activities on offer, including; longbow, crossbow, weapons demonstrations, combat displays, sword lessons, historical talks, battlefield medicine, hands-on weapon and…

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Cantantibus Organis

Address

All Saints Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2NL

Telephone
01934 415301

costanziconsort@gmail.com

Weston-Super-Mare

Costanzi Consort directed by Peter Leech, will be joined by Cappella Fede strings and Robert Court playing Chamber organ, and will perform music for the feast of St Cecilia. Music by Palestrina, A.Scarlatti, Marenzio, Casali and Arvo Pärt.

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Magenta

Address

The Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street, Weston-super-mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-mare

Magenta play an entertaining mix of traditional and contemporary music plus a broad selection of original music written by the band members.
Magenta were a successful folk band based around Weston Super Mare in the 1970s and 1980s, eventually…

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Slime Making Workshop

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

matthew.holden@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Get messy and creative with our regular slime workshops.
Sessions at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 & 15:00

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Murder on the Pier: The Music Hall Murders

Address

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

Telephone
01934646155

events@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Join us for an evening of fine food, great company and…a murder! Take part in this special 'who-dunnit?' murder mystery evening in the unique surroundings of the Grand Pier.
Your evening will begin with pre-dinner drinks where you will have the…

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Sustain Art Exhibition

Address

Weston Museum, Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS231PR

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

'Sustain' is a collection of works made by students on the BA (Hons) Art & Design and BA (Hons) Graphic Design course at University Centre Weston. This exhibition reflects the ethos of our courses with environmental and ecological concerns at the…

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