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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.

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.

Planning Your Itinerary: Must-See Places and Hidden Gems

Tips for a Memorable Short Break Experience

Events

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Mendip Mini Fests at Mendip Basecamp | 28th to 30th August

This summer, Mendip Basecamp is launching Mendip Mini Fests. These will be relaxed, family-friendly…

Breakfast with The Grinch

This Christmas, something wonderfully mischievous is happening… The Grinch is sneaking out of…

Not A Cult - Improvised Comedy

Award winning Cheltenham improv comedy troupe Not A Cult are on tour! Not A Cult Improv…

Brid Of Prey Centre Open Day

Enjoy getting up close to some amazing wildlife at a North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre open day…

Drag Bingo

Drag Bingo UK is strutting onto the GRAND PIER, WESTON-SUPER-MARE on SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2026,…

The History of Soul

The History of Soul is back for 2026 and bigger than ever before! Join us for an unforgettable…

Summer Fest At The Beach

This brand-new music festival is landing in Weston-super-Mare in Summer 2026 and it will be the…

Weston-super-Mare Seagull Screeching Championship

Following the phenomenal success of Weston-super-Mare's first ever Seagull Screeching Championship…

Fat Head Brewery and Tap Room

This micro-brewery pub is a new kid on the block having only opened in Autumn 2023 but it is a very…

eat:Nailsea

eat:Nailsea food festival Sunday 10 May

Stars of Time Comic Con

The Comic Con returns this August!

Bon Jovi

The Royal Grosvenor Hotel will be hosting a Bon Jovi tribute act

Steepholm

Steep Holm is a privately owned island in the Bristol Channel and is managed by a small group of…

Wall Eden Farm Activity Days

Wall Eden is your one-stop adventure holiday offering a wide-range of exciting activities including…

Brent Knoll

Known by the Romans as: "The Mount of Frogs," the Knoll is an outcrop of the nearby Mendip Hills.…

Heli-Kids Day

Day for kids full of crafts and activities

Weston Independent Market

Monthly and weekly destination street market

Laughing Donkey Comedy Club

The Blakehay transforms into Weston’s home of side-splitting stand-up once again. The Laughing…

Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly tribute

Ebbor Gorge

Ebbor Gorge NNR is a largely wooded site occupying a prominent position on the southern escarpment…

Blokart Racing

The spectacular sport of Blokart racing returns to the Windzone area of Weston-super-Mare. …

Brassy & Classy

Bold Brass and Vocalise choir in concert

Abba Sensation

Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers! Get ready to relive the magic of ABBA as…

Forbidden Nights

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 10 years of…

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Banger Racing & stock cars

Address

Mendips Raceway, Warrens Hill Road, Mendips Raceway, Shipham, Somerset, BS40 7XU

Telephone
01963 220028

Mendips Raceway, Shipham

Come and watch the carnage and mayhem of Bank Holiday Monday stock car and banger racing unfold at Mendips Raceway.

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Joe's Farm Pumpkin Patch

Address

Joe's Farm, Middle Lane, Joe's Farm, Kingston Seymour, North Somerset, BS21 6XR

Joe's Farm, Kingston Seymour

Joe's Farm Pumpkin Patch
Where: Kingston Seymour, North Somerset
When: 19th – 20th October, 26th – 27th October 2024 (plus 28th if they haven’t sold out), 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Price: Free entry, pumpkin prices start at £2
Open…

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Free Yoga in the park

Address

Ellenborough Park West, Ellenborough Park West, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XH

Ellenborough Park West, Weston-super-Mare

Enjoy free Yoga In The Park sessions every Sunday morning from Sunday 5th May 2024 to Sunday 15th September 2024.
From 9.30am until 10.30am in Ellenborough Park West.
Open to all ages and abilities.
No need to book, just bring a mat…

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Banger Racing

Address

Mendips Raceway, Warrens Hill Road, Mendips Raceway, Shipham, North Somerset, BS40 7XU

Telephone
01963 220028

Mendips Raceway, Shipham

Evening Banger Racing returns to Mendips Raceway with a midweek cracker for your entertainment.
Watch from behind the safety fences as the B2B, Robins and Stock Rods battle it out around the famous oval track in the Mendip Hills.
Thrills,…

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Christmas Concert: Celebration of Festive Music

Address

Priory Community School, Queensway, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 6BP

Telephone
01934 62 25 42

Weston-super-Mare

Worle Community Choir Weston Brass presents the Christmas Concert: Celebration of Festive Music at Priory Community School on Saturday 2nd December at 7pm.
Tickets:
Adults £6.00
Children: £3.00
To buy your tickets please call:…

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Xtreme Air

Address

Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Hutton Moor Road, Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8LY

Telephone
01934 425900

Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Weston-super-Mare

The Xtreme Air inflatable obstacle course returns to Hutton Moor Leisure Centre this Easter but slots are booking out fast so advanced booking is strongly recommended.

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Lock and Code Escape Rooms

Address

Unit 11, Ivy House Business Centre, Wolvershill Road, West Wick, BS29 6LB

Telephone
01934 752116

info@lockandcode.co.uk

Wolvershill Road, West Wick

Escape from our mystery Lock and Code rooms if you dare

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Back to the 90s Roller Disco

Address

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

Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare

Join us for skating fun, games and great music, hosted by our volunteer marshal team who work hard so you can skate safely. Bring your own skates or borrow ours - hire of skates and safety kit (strongly recommended!) are included in the ticket price…

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People's Show Choir Summer Extravaganza

Address

St John The Baptist Church,, Lower Church Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2AQ

Weston-super-Mare

The People's Show Choir present their Summer Extravaganza on Friday, July 18 at 7.30pm.
Join the choir and their guests at the St John The Baptist Church on Lower Church Road, Weston-super-Mare for an exciting evening of music from the world of…

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25 Years of Pop Music Quiz

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

The noughties are having a major comeback! When it comes to the music of the 2000s, we bet you know Britney from Beyoncé and Paramore from Pink! But come on, prove it to us with this quiz on the pop music from 2000 - now!
Join us our for 25…

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The Greater Good - Live Music

Address

The Brit Bar, 118 High St, The Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP

The Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare

The Greater Good who have graced stages at Tramlines festival, Greenbelt, Beautiful Days, BBC Car Fest and Head for the Hills are playing Weston's famous High Street venue the Brit Bar on Saturday, August 10 at 8.30pm.

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Spice Girls Tribute

Address

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

Telephone
01934 423100

Royal Hotel, Weston-super-Mare

Get ready to Spice up your life with this amazing tribute to the SPICE GIRLS! Taking you back to the iconic 90’s, bringing you a big dose of girl power! Performing all the favourite hits.

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Walk Fest - Paradise Botton & Abbots Leigh guided walk

Address

A369 North East Side lay-by opposite Sandy Lane, A369 North East Side lay-by opposite Sandy Lane, Abbots Leigh, Somerset, BS8 3QY

Telephone
07783 088089

secretary@bristolramblers.org

A369 North East Side lay-by opposite Sandy Lane, Abbots Leigh

Paradise Bottom & Abbots Leigh guided walk
Time 10am
Distance 5 miles
Duration 3hrs
Location A369 north-east side layby opposite Sandy Lane, BS8 3QY
Organiser Bristol Ramblers Contact 07783 088089 secretary@bristolramblers…

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The All Seasons

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

Blakehay Theatre , Weston-super-Mare

The All Seasons, Live! The Hits of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Scintillating vocals & incredible harmonies. Bringing to life the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The All Seasons present a show that will wow fans of the Jersey Boys…

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Christmas Eve Dip

Address

Marine Lake, Marine Lake, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Marine Lake , Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare Marine Lake Mudlarks invite you to join them for their Christmas Eve Dip in Marine Lake at 10.15am on Sunday, December 24.

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Banger Racing & stock cars

Address

Mendips Raceway, Warrens Hill Road, Mendips Raceway, Shipham, Somerset, BS40 7XU

Telephone
01963 220028

Mendips Raceway, Shipham

Catch some evening car carnage with the Rookie Bangers Special Rods (Summer Series R1) , Robins, and the Caravan Long Jump at Mendips Raceway.
All the action takes place at the Mendips Raceway track high up in the stunning Mendip Hills.

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Free Yoga in the park

Address

Ellenborough Park West, Ellenborough Park West, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XH

Ellenborough Park West, Weston-super-Mare

Enjoy free Yoga In The Park sessions every Sunday morning from Sunday 5th May 2024 to Sunday 15th September 2024.
From 9.30am until 10.30am in Ellenborough Park West.
Open to all ages and abilities.
No need to book, just bring a mat…

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Sporting Fest 2023

Address

Kewstoke Village Hall, Kewstoke, Somerset, BS22 9XL

Kewstoke

Five live bands plus games, inflatables and a silent disco all crammed into one day at the Kewstoke Village Hall from 12.30 until 10.30pm.
All-day tickets cost £15 or an evening ticket is £7.50.

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