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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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Uphill Beach

Situated at the southern end of Weston-super-Mare’s lengthy sandy beach, lies the magnificent and…

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Helicopter flight over Weston-super-Mare

See Weston-super-Mare from the air on a thrilling helicopter ride. Take off from Weston's own…

The History Of Rock

THE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and bigger than ever! Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no…

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Ballroom Dancing

With a mixture of ballroom, Latin and social sequence these evenings at The Grand Atlantic Hotel,…

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RAFA Concert Band presents Music of the Movies

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

The RAFA Concert Band presents an evening of music for the shows and movies. Royal Air Force Association Concert Band (South West) logo
You are promised an evening of convivial and entertaining music from this very popular Band & Special Guests…

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Children's Literary Trail

Address

Weston-super-Mare Town Centre, North Somerset

The children’s trail will run from the 12th February to the 1st March around the town centre.
In various shop or business windows around the town centre, children will find an picture of a book. Each book will have a letter on. Find all the…

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Remembrance Parade

Address

High Street, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HL

Weston Super Mare

9th November
Weston High Street and Grove Park
To commemorate 100 years since WW1 began, Weston-super-Mare shops and businesses will be dressing their windows with poppies to turn Weston High Street Red for Remembrance. Poppies have also…

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Stars of Strictly Come Dancing

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Starring Pasha Kovalev and Katya Virshilas and their spectacular dance troupe bring you their spectacular brand new Ballroom and Latin show after their sell-out at The Playhouse last year.

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Opening Up

Address

Wadham Street, The Blakehay Theatre, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Avon, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934 645493

The Blakehay Theatre, WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Weston Operatic Society junior company the Oppitts return to the Blakehay Theatre with the show 'Opening Up'. A showcase of songs from musicals, stage and screen. With songs from the hit musicals Waitress, Rent, Amelie, 13, Matilda and from classics…

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Spooky Walk with Action Pussycat

Address

The Fountain, Princess Royal Sqaure, Marine Parade, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AL

Telephone
01934 620959

ade90@hotmail.co.uk

Marine Parade, Weston Super Mare

Action Pussycat are hosting a Spooky Walk this Halloween. Meet at the fountain in Princess Royal Square at 3:45 p.m. then as a group, creep down the High Street doing silly things along the way, ending up at the Halloween event in the Italian…

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Grove Village

Address

Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JT

Weston-super-Mare

Vibrant and cultural, Grove Village offers many unique retail boutiques, buzzing cafes and is increasingly being recognised as the cultural, creative and university quarter of Weston-super-Mare – a destination at the northern end of the High…

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Circus Zyair

Address

The Beach Lawns, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BE

Telephone
0845 257 0269

info@circus-zyair.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Circus Zyair is proud to present a colourful and action packed hour and a half show with high energy acts from all over the world.
The 2018 tour is a dazzling combination of circus, music and laughter. With a heated big top, comfy seating and…

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Rent

Address

Wadham Street, The Blakehay Theatre, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Avon, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934 645493

The Blakehay Theatre, WESTON-SUPER-MARE

RENT - The Musical
(Wed 23rd March 2022 - Sat 26th March 2022)
WODS Musical Theatre Company are excited to announce their return to The Blakehay Theatre this Spring with the rock opera RENT.
Loosely based on Giacomo Puccini's 1896…

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Northam Farm's 60's Weekend

Address

Northam Farm Caravan and Touring Park, South Road, Brean, Burnham-on-Sea, North Somerset, TA8 2SE

Telephone
01278 751244

Brean, Burnham-on-Sea

Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th September at The Seagull - the groovy home of your fave 60's music in Brean!
Thursday 7th
Stephen James as Frankie Valli
Friday 8th
Edison Lighthouse / Jimmy Jermain as Sir Cliff Richard / Union…

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Sally Morgan – Psychic Sally: On The Road

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

Weston-super-Mare

International psychic and star of hit TV show, Psychic Sally: On The Road, Sally Morgan returns with her phenomenal interactive stage show.

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Webbington Farm Holiday Cottages

Address

Webbington Farm, Barton Road, Webbington Farm, Webbington, Somerset, BS26 2HT

Telephone
01934 75 02 07

enquiries@webbingtonfarm.com

Webbington Farm, Webbington

Stay on a working farm in luxury! Webbington Farm Holiday Cottages is ideal for romantic breaks, hen parties, families, groups and corporate team building events. You will stay in luxury barn conversions in the fabulous Somerset countryside just by…

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Puxton Park Christmas Lights Switch On

Address

Puxton Park Tourist Attraction, Cowslip Lane, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 6AH

Telephone
01934 52 35 00

Weston-super-Mare

On the 2nd December, Puxton Park is holding their first ever Grand Christmas Lights Switch On event.
The star of the show will be the 40ft Christmas tree adorned with thousands of lights and traditional decorations. This tree is going to be one…

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Wall Eden Farm Activity Days

Address

New Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PU

Telephone
01278 786488

info@walledenfarm.co.uk

Highbridge

Wall Eden is your one-stop adventure holiday offering a wide-range of exciting activities including kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing, archery, shooting and even the ancient sport of axe throwing. And when you've had enough of all that…

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The Landmark Trust 50th Anniversary Golden Weekend

Address

Woodspring Priory, Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 9YU

Weston-super-Mare

Woodspring Priory will be taking part in a shared 'golden moment' with 24 other landmarks at 3pm on Saturday 16th May.
The Axebridge singers will be performing a special anthem that will be sung at all participating landmarks.

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Exploding Plastic Inevitable 2.0 – A Telematic Immersive Experience

Address

Knightstone Road, Berkoff Theatre, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS23 2AL

Weston-Super-Mare

Join us in person or online for an unforgettable performance…
Andy Warhol’s ‘Exploding Plastic Inevitable’, also known as EPI’’ was a series of multimedia events organised by the artist in 1966 and 1967, featuring musical performances by The Velvet…

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Salsa on the Pier

Address

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

Telephone
01934 646 155

events@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-mare

Abanico Salsa, the South West’s no.1 Salsa dance company, are bringing a day of Salsa to one of the South West’s premier dance venues with some of the UK’s finest teaching and dancing talent.
Dancers from across the region and further afield…

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Bristol Society of Magic: Spellbound

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

Weston-super-Mare

Sunday 11 May, 7pm
Tickets: £17, children £13
Captivate your imagination and suspend your disbelief as you witness international magicians amaze and amuse you with world class magic.

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