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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

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Events

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Wild Wookey

Wild Wookey – An Award-Winning Adventure Beneath the Mendip Hills If you’re looking for an…

Breakfast with the Grinch

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

Christmas Party Nights at South Sands Hotel

Christmas Party Nights - 3 Course Dinner & DJ

Bluegrass Christmas with The Backburners

Join us for Westons Newest Super Group 'The Backburners' for a Bluegrass Christmas

Blake Museum

Founded in 1926, and still in its original building, Bridgwater Museum is situated in a quiet back…

Clarence Park

Park close to Weston seafront with play area, bowling club, cafe and lots of benches to relax on…

Bristol Old Vic Events

Opened in 1766, Bristol Old Vic is the country’s oldest continuously working theatre offering an…

The Grand Pier

All weather attraction with arcades, games, rides, food & drink outlets, function facilities,…

Oakham Treasures

Discover all the things your grandparents and great grandparents used to use with a visit to Oakham…

Weston-super-Mare Visitor Information Centre

The Visitor Information Centre, previously located at the Tropicana, has been closed due to the…

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel in Weston-super–Mare, is an independent, family-run business just a short walk from…

Summerhouse Cottage Tyntesfield National Trust

Summerhouse Cottage is a Grade II former hunting lodge on the beautiful National Trust Tyntesfield…

The Two Lighthouses Walk

North Somerset is blessed with three of the most distinctive and quirky lighthouses in the country…

Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays

He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman…

Weston-super-Mare Ghost Walk

Join us on a walking tour through the town's haunted streets, where history and legend blur in the…

Laser Quest, Rage Rooms & Activity Dome

Unleash the Ultimate Indoor Adventure at the Activity Dome, Weston-super-Mare! Step into Laser…

Imposters Dining Experience

Imposters: A Dining Experience Full of Deception and Delight

CSF Professional Wrestling

Saturday Night Slam professional wrestling returns to the Blakehay Theatre on February 21st! …

Drive in Cinema - Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing Drive-in Experience 16 Feb 2026, 20:00 – 21:40 Hornets RFC, Hutton Moor Rd,…

Wall Eden Farm Activity Days

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

Clarks Village

Outlet shopping village with restaurants, cafes and kids play area, ideal for a family day out!…

Visit Father Christmas at The Bishop's Palace

Father Christmas returns to The Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset, bringing Christmas spirit,…

The Tropicana

The Tropicana is an iconic seafront landmark and a hub of arts and culture right on…

Grinch Grotto Takeover

The perfect alternative for your little mischief maker Step inside the Enchanted Elevator and take…

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Christmas fete

Address

BCT, Regency House,, 37-40 Alexandra Parade, Weston-super-mare, North Somerset, BS231QZ

Telephone
07876298884

Caroline@bringingcommunitiestogether.org.uk

Weston-super-mare

Our BCT Christmas fete will offer a variety of activities from games to face painting, stalls selling last minute stocking fillers, Lebanese and Middle Eastern foods, a raffle with amazing prizes and an auction.
We will also have musical…

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Follow the Star

Address

Milton Baptist Church, Baytree Road, Milton, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 8HJ

Telephone
01934641574

office@milton-baptist.org.uk

Milton, Weston-super-Mare

Fun for everyone on a Christmas theme

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Super Summer!

Address

Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG

Telephone
01823413923

info@hestercombe.com

Taunton

Make this summer's school holiday a Super Summer at Hestercombe with a heap of fantastically fun family events. Activities include outdoor performances, birds of prey and bug hunts to creepy crawlies, crafts, garden trails and children's yoga! Plus,…

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Burlesque & Cabaret

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

After the success of our last evening of Burlesque and Cabaret, the Blakehay Theatre is proud to be hosting an all new show brought to you by Whipp-it-out Promotions. Be prepared to be amazed at the many and varied artists who will be providing a…

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Ed Sheeran & Taylor Swift Tribute

Address

Grand Pier (Stop P), Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AL

Telephone
01934620238

events@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

A hit packed live show featuring two of the world's best tribute artists with an incredible live band!

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Sam Evans at Live at the Lodge: Mendip Activity Centre

Address

Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive,, Sandford, Winscombe, Churchill, Somerset, BS25 5PQ

Telephone
01934 834877

hello@mendip.co.uk

Sandford, Winscombe, Churchill

Mendip's family-friendly, festival-vibe, outdoor live music is completely FREE to attend, taking place at Mendip Lodge on the grounds of Mendip Activity Centre. Experience brilliant entertainment, have a meal, grab a drink, and pitch your tent!
The…

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Woo at the Zoo

Address

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS481PG

Telephone
01275 852606

info@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Bristol

Saturday 10th February – Saturday 24th February 2018
The zoo is going heart-shaped this Spring Half-Term with our Animal-Print heart trail. Collect a map from the ticket office and guide yourself round our love trail and to find all our giant…

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Winter Wonderland Christmas Party

Address

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

Telephone
01934 620238

vic@wsm-tc.gov.uk

The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

Add a touch of magic to your yearly Christmas party with our Narnia-inspired, Winter Wonderland!
Enjoy a 2 course carvery alongside your guests whilst our DJ work their 'mythical' magic, enticing you to the dance floor for the ultimate festive…

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Fundraising Gig

Address

Weston Rugby Club, The Recreation Ground, Sunnyside Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 3PA

Telephone
01934 426086

info@nspf.co.uk

Sunnyside Road, Weston-super-Mare

North Somerset People First, a local chairty supporting people with learning disabilities to have a voice are holding a Fundraising Gig. Enjoy an evening of live music with a local band 'Better Than Expected' with all proceeds going to Charity.

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Madonna Tribute Act, Laura King

Address

Riverside Holiday Village, Bridgwater Road, Bleadon, North Somerset, BS24 0AN

Telephone
01934812342

kim@westcountryparks.co.uk

Bleadon

Travel back to the 80's for a weekend of Electric Dreams at Riverside Holiday Village near Weston-super-Mare!
Your weekend will begin on Friday 16th June with Britain's Got Talent's Jasun Watkins and his unique family variety show The Boy George…

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Santa Special at West Somerset Railway

Address

West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG

Telephone
01643 704 996

Minehead

The Santa Special offers a shorter ride than the Santa Express. It travels between Bishops Lydeard and Crowcombe Heatfield or Minehead and Blue Anchor return. Santa will be awaiting the children at his Grotto, where they will meet him and recieve a…

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From The Mud

Address

129 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare, England, BS23 1HN

Telephone
07867360686

miaborthwick@icloud.com

Weston-Super-Mare

Music, jokes, drama, poetry - acts that defy description. Anything could happen!
Weston's finest cabaret started back in 2021 on zoom, and has snowballed into monthly sell-out live events. Each show features a different cast, taking to the stage to…

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Get ready for PUXTONFEST - Puxton Park's 17th Birthday weekend

Address

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

Telephone
01934 523500

info@puxton.co.uk

Puxton Park Tourist Attraction, Weston-super-Mare

Who's ready for the BIGGEST PARTY OF THE YEAR! ✨
Get ready for PUXTONFEST- Our 17th Birthday Party Bash Weekend!
Join us on July 6th-7th for a huge music party with foam parties and exciting activities hosted by Party Peeps - Children's Party…

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Victorian Horse and Carriage Rides at Tyntesfield

Address

Tyntesfield, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1NX

Telephone
01275 461900

tyntesfield@nationaltrust.org.uk

Wraxall

Travel back in time with Victorian horse and carriage rides at Tyntesfield. "You can travel back in time and catch a ride on a Victorian horse and carriage at Tyntesfield.
Rides start from outside the front of the house and last approximately 15…

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That'll Be The Day

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

Following the huge success of the 35th Anniversary Tour, That'll Be The Day is back on the road with another incredible show packed full of world class performances from Trevor and the highly talented cast.
Let the UK's leading Rock 'n' Roll show…

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Queenz: The Show With Balls

Address

Playhouse Theatre, 126-130 High St, Playhouse Theatre, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Playhouse Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

Direct from their smash-hit run in London's West End and countless 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Queenz has been blowing the minds of audiences up and down the country with their trailblazing, live vocal, drag extravaganza!
With…

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Women On Par

Address

Mendip Spring Golf & Country Club, Honeyhall Lane, Mendip Spring, Congresbury, N. Somerset, BS49 5JT

Telephone
01934 852322

clubhouse@mendipspringgolfclub.com

Mendip Spring, Congresbury

A fun, social golf experience

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Thriller Night featuring the MJ Legacy

Address

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

Telephone
03333441508

hello@conciergeuk.co

The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

This Halloween, ConciergeUK presents 'Thriller Night' featuring one of the UK's leading Michael Jackson Tribute touring shows and an hour of unlimited rides on the Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare!
MJ THE LEGACY' is an exceptionally authentic, world…

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