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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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Ladies Night Bingo

Address

St Georges Community Centre, Willow Close, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS22 7XF

Telephone
07867426505

thestgeorgesplayers@gmail.com

Weston-Super-Mare

Ladies Night themed bingo

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Promenade Weekender - Launch Event

Address

Madeira Cove, Marine Lake, Marine Parade, Marine Lake, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2AD

Telephone
01934 317777

jane.murch@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Marine Lake, Weston-super-Mare

Join us to celebrate the launch of the inaugural Promenade Weekender with performance, music, readings and an art bar serving ocean cocktails.

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The Royal Hotel Wedding Fayre 2018

Address

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

Telephone
01934 42 31 00

Weston-super-Mare

Meet with the Royal Hotel's wedding coordinator and take a look around our new refurbished function suite on 11th February.
Wide range of exhibitors, special offers and tours around the hotel.
Free glass of fizz to the first few guests…

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Wells Cathedral Carol Services

Address

Wells Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2US

Telephone
01749 674483

reception@wellscathedral.uk.net

Wells

A traditional carol service led by the Choir, plus bible readings. This year we'll be hosting two Carol Services on Thursday 22 December and also on Friday 23 December. These traditional services take place on both nights from 6-7.30pm and are…

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Make a chatbot in Python

Address

Yatton Library, 48 High St, Yatton Library, Yatton, North Somerset, BS49 4HJ

Telephone
07909226520

gicela@codingbug.co.uk

Yatton Library, Yatton

Learn to code in Python this summer with this 3 hour workshop. Suitable for students who are ready to move to text based coding in Years 6, 7, 8 and 9 (ages 10+).
The students will code their first chatbot using the Python programming language.…

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Weston Museum Pub Quiz

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Try your luck at our monthly quiz night; learn a little about your local history and have a laugh at the same time. You don’t need lots of historical knowledge; we promise to keep the questions fun but there will be the occasional head scratcher…

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The Royal Comedy Night

Address

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

Telephone
07831679364

kaysha@royalhotelweston.com

The Royal Hotel, Weston-super-Mare

Come and Join us for a night of pure comedy, fun and laughter. We have the fantastic James Redmond (from Casualty and Coronation Street) headlining the show. James will be supported by fantastic acts.
£20pp for a night in our Birnbeck Suite

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American Car Rally 2022

Address

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

Telephone
01934 635227

helimuseum@btconnect.com

Weston-super-Mare

View over 100 American Cars on display around the WWII Airfield Control Tower in the grounds of The Helicopter Museum. The Cars range from classic Cadillacs to modern day sports cars. Also, climb aboard the Museum's Huey Helicopter and get into the…

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Tablao Flamenco

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-mare

Escuela Fuego Flamenco presents their performance 'Tablao Flamenco' in the Theatre Bar.
Come in from the cold to feel the heat of Spain in its music and dance. An afternoon of variety, excitement, colour and amazing rhythms. The show will feature…

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Amazing Artefacts - Sessions for Home Educators

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Welcome to the Autumn Season of Amazing Artefacts – Home Educators Monthly Sessions!
Each month, we will take part in a variety of different hands-on activities inspired by an item from the collections. Each season will explore a new theme, which…

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Craft Cafe

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

Craft Cafe

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Southern scale trail

Address

Gurney Slade, Gurney Slade, Gurney Slade, Somerset, BA3 4TH

Telephone
07882 990308

southernscaletrail@gmail.com

Gurney Slade, Gurney Slade

Charity radio controlled car show

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CIRQUE DU VULGAR

Address

Salthouse Playing Fields, Salthouse Lane, Salthouse Playing Fields, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7TR

Telephone
07706168507

contactcirqueduvulgar@gmail.com

Salthouse Playing Fields, Clevedon

Imagine if the circus was only for grown-ups… Let us welcome you to our wacky world of pure mayhem from the second you step through our doors. Experience the country's filthiest comedy mixed with delicious, daredevil circus acts that will both amaze…

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A Beautiful Noise Show: The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute

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

From London's West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond.
This is the only show starring the extraordinary Fisher Stevens, undeniably one of the best Neil Diamond impersonators you will ever…

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The Neville Staple Band - Jerry Dammers DJ SET - The Beat Goes Bang

Address

Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AJ

Telephone
01934 411 100

enquiries@westonwintergardens.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

To celebrate 40 years of Two Tone we are bringing three acts to the venue whose names are synonymous with the sound of Ska and Two Tone. The Neville Staple Band with legendary front man 'The Original Rude Boy' Neville Staple will be performing Ska…

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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 as Easter Carousel Activity Workshop.
Throughout the 45-minute session you will complete 4 activities to take home with you.
Please note that activities may vary depending on availability. Please note that…

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LDN Wrestling

Address

The Blakehay Theatre, 20 Wadham Street, The Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

The Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

Back by popular demand, the stars of LDN Wrestling coming for an evening of rip-roaring action. Expect to see edge of your seat, death-defying moves as the stars of Wrestling take part in action-packed matches for the whole family to enjoy!
The 2022…

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Lina - Contemporary Dance Workshop

Address

20 Wadham Street, Weston-super-mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-mare

Forged Line Dance Company are proud to present 'Lina'
Astronomy, music and dance collide in a powerful and intimate duet, telling the extraordinary story of brother and sister stargazers William and Caroline Herschel.
Lina is a powerful and…

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