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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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Tips for a Memorable Short Break Experience

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Criterion Pub

The Criterion is a proper old fashioned pub in Weston-super-Mare, which comes with a friendly…

A platter of burger and chips in an open window with the view of a beach with a pier and town in the background

Revo Kitchen and Golf

Dog Friendly | Some of Weston's best views Seafront restaurant, bar and cafe with its adjoining…

The Criterion Pub

The Criterion is a proper old fashioned pub in Weston-super-Mare, which comes with a friendly…

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The Woolpack Inn

The Woolpack Inn is a welcoming cosy pub with a well-deserved reputation for great food - so much…

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Dance for victory

Address

Crookes Lane, Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 9XJ

Telephone
0844 874 7406

enquiries@boulevardswing.com

Weston-super-Mare

Dance for victory
Big band commemorates VE day 70th anniversary with 1940s dance night
Big band Boulevard Swing are commemorating the 70th anniversary of VE day with a 1940s themed dance night on 2nd May.
Taking place at Kewstoke Village…

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Halloween Fun Day

Address

The Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS24 8PP

Telephone
01934 635227

helimuseum@btconnect.com

Weston Super Mare

Charity fund raising Halloween Family Fun Day on October 27th ! All children in fancy dress gain FREE ADMISSION !

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Shearing Weekend

Address

Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 6AH

Telephone
01934 523500

info@puxton.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Come and meet Andy Wear. He will be shearing some of our flock of sheep over the weekend. Andy has competed in many competitions including world championship shearers hosted this year in Ireland.

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Ebbor Gorge

Address

Priddy Veal Lane, Easton, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1EL

Wells

Ebbor Gorge NNR is a largely wooded site occupying a prominent position on the southern escarpment of the Mendip Hills.
Main habitats: woodland
Ebbor Gorge sits within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of the Mendip…

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Rockpool – Air Giants

Address

Princess Royal Square, Beach Road, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Avon, BS23 1AT

WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Rockpool – Air Giants
Free event, no need to book.
Air Giants are pleased to share Rockpool, a morphing and responsive installation of 2m tall soft robots. Their movement is organic and undulating; curling up to half their height, or…

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Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

They are back singing their greatest hits.

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Johnny Cash Revisited

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super- Mare

Friday 18th July, 7.30pm
Tickets £16.00/£15.00
A show to take you through the decades of the 90 million record selling artist career from gospel to his last performance of 'Hurt '.
The 'Man in Black' played by Rick McKay and joined on stage by…

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Fun Day Thursdays

Address

Ashcombe Park, Upper Bristol Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8BP

Telephone
01934 427225

events@n-somerset.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

FREE Family Events in North Somerset
Thursdays in August, 11am-4pm
6 August - Ashcombe Park, Weston-super-Mare
13 August - Salthouse Fields, Clevedon
20 August - Lake Grounds, Portishead
27 August - Town Square,…

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A Walk Through History - North Somerset Re-Enactment Festival

Address

North Somerset Re-Enactment Festival, Court Farm Country Park, Banwell, North Somerset, BS29 6DL

Telephone
07724 995631

ianfromburnham@gmail.com

Banwell

Coming up this Bank Holiday Weekend it's A Walk Through History - North Somerset Re-enactment Festival, at Court Farm Country Park
Here's a press release from the organisers:
The 2015 event will take place at Court Farm Country Park,…

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"Strictly Come Singing" The Siobhan Johnson Singers

Address

Princess Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1EH

Telephone
01278784464

Burnham On Sea

Saturday 28th June 7pm
The Siobhan Johnson Singers present songs from stage and screen alongside special guest dancers. Come and hear winners from the Highbridge Festival and beyond as they entertain. Soloists and Choirs singing numbers from…

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Sid Gateley Weekend Social Dances

Address

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

Telephone
01934 417 117

Weston-super-Mare

Social Dances with Sid Gateley at The Winter Gardens.

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Tidalwave Contemporary Dance Classes

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Ticket Box Office open Tuesday – Saturday inclusive – 10 a.m. – 14.00 p.m.
Also online via www.blakehaytheatre.co.uk or www.blakehaytheatre.ticketsource.co.uk

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Weston Literary Festival

Address

Various Venues in Weston, Various Venues in Weston, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Various Venues in Weston, Weston-super-Mare

The Weston Literary Festival is a four-day event running from October 5 to October 8 across a variety of venue in Weston-super-Mare.
The festival launches at midday on Thursday, October 5 when poets cry out their wares amidst the hustle and…

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Joe McElderry: Set Your Soul Alive

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

There is only one of X Factor Winner Joe McElderry and there is only one night for you to see this incredible singer with his band performing songs ranging from Rock and Pop to Classical.

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World Penalty Shoot out

Address

Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 6AH

Telephone
01934 523500

info@puxton.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

World Penalty Shoot Out
Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th July 2014.
Test out your football skills with our Park Rangers.

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Dairy Weekend at Puxton Park

Address

Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 6AH

Telephone
01934 523500

info@puxton.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Come and join the farmers at Puxton Park for our behind the scenes tour of our Dairy Farm.

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Avenue Q Show & Puppet Workshop

Address

The Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

AVENUE Q is not the most upmarket of New York streets, and is about as far away from Park Avenue as you can get, but it is home to some lively and off the wall characters performed by an unholy comedic alliance of humans and puppets!

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Armed Forces Day

Address

Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Telephone
07748 118131

phil@armedforcesdayweston.org.uk

Weston-super-Mare

The Weston-super-Mare Armed Forces Day event, will takeplace at a variety of locations across the town, including the Town Square, Royal Hotel, Italian Gardens and the Beach Lawns on June 29th between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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