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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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Ocean Adventurers

Make a Splash at Ocean Adventurers Award-Winning Soft Play! Dive into a world of indoor fun at our…

Clarks Village

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

Wells Cathedral

Built between 1175 and 1490 Wells Cathedral has been described as “the most poetic of the English…

Laurel Farm Glamping

Welcome to Laurel Farm Glamping Laurel Farm Glamping is a 15-minute drive from…

Clarence Park

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

Moonlight Memory Walk Clevedon 2025

A special evening to remember your loved ones.

Timbertop Suites

2 grand town residences nestled on the hillside, overlooking the wonderful bay of…

Clevedon At Club 67th Art Exhibition

CLEVEDON ART CLUB's 67th Open Art Exhibition: 16th – 24th August 2025 Each summer the Clevedon Art…

The Tropicana

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

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand-new Tudor comedie at…

Riverside Holiday Village

This family-orientated holiday village is located just a few minutes’ drive from Weston-super-Mare…

Norton Court Farm self-catering holiday cottages

Stay in a 400-year-old countryside retreat just 5 minutes from the beach! Norton Court Farm blends…

Mendip Basecamp

Mendip Basecamp Immerse yourself in nature at Mendip Basecamp, an award-winning family…

Pirates Disco & Meal - Christmas Party

18+ Shipmates Only! Join us for a Pirates Disco Christmas Party & dinner, live entertainment &…

Pink Mist

A powerful Drama told on stage

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…

Rookers Rest

Nestled deep in the seclusion of its own woodland, Rookery Rest glamping cabin offers a delightful…

Tea Dance

What better way to spend a afternoon than a sizzling social dance in our Grand Ballroom… Hosted by…

Mendip Ski and Snow Centre

Hit the Slopes All Year Round at Mendip Activity Centre Ski Centre! Looking for an unforgettable…

The Pantaloons: Hamlet

Join the critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they put on a frantic disposition to…

Weston-Super-Mare Philatelic Society Stamp Fair

WSM Stamp Fair

Monks Steps

Steps from St Paul's church Kewstoke, through to Weston Woods. National Trust.

Eat Weston Food Festival Christmas Edition

The Eat:Weston Food Festival returns on Saturday, November 29 with a festive edition. The show…

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Weston Brick Festival

Address

Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 8LY

Telephone
01908 671138

enquiries@showmastersevents.com

Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Weston-Super-Mare

Weston Brick Festival is returning with brand new LEGO displays, new LEGO activities, and much more - perfect for every LEGO fan!
This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of LEGO fan. With lots to…

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Clevedon Golf Centre

Address

Lower Strode Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6UU

Telephone
01275 340342

enquiries@clevedongolfcentre.co.uk

Clevedon

Clevedon Golf Centre is a family run course providing excellent sport and outstanding value in a wonderful setting.

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Weston Bandstand Sessions: Tango Calor Trio

Address

Grove Park Bandstand, Grove Park, Grove Park Bandstand, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2AE

Telephone
07752460987

admin@cultureweston.org.uk

Grove Park Bandstand, Weston-super-Mare

Presented by Culture Weston in association with Loves Cafe and St George's Bristol.
Outdoor live music sessions from diverse musicians and musical genres taking place at bandstands and stages around the town, to breathe life into public spaces…

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Burnham-On-Sea Fireworks

Address

The Esplanade, The Esplanade, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA82AQ

Telephone
01278 788088

info@burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk

The Esplanade, Burnham-On-Sea

As part of the 2024 Carnival Weekend, Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council is delighted to once again bring a Grand Firework Display to the town Esplanade.
The display will be fired by Skyburst, the winners of The British Firework Championships…

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Brassive Attack at The Electric Banana!

Address

The Electric Banana, Oxford Place, The Electric Banana, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JH

Telephone
07368459461

adriantedstill1982@gmail.com

The Electric Banana, Weston-super-Mare

BRASSIVE ATTACK! IN YOUR FACE POP AND ROCK TUNES WITH HORNS AND ATTITUDE AT THE ELECTRIC BANANA!
DOORS OPEN 8:30PM
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 9:30PM £5 AFTER!

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Half-Term Happiness at Laser Quest and Activity Dome Weston-super-Mare

Address

Laser Quest + Activity Dome, 17 North Street, Laser Quest, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1QF

Telephone
01934 707150

laserquestweston@gmail.com

Laser Quest, Weston-super-Mare

Pottery painting
Axe throwing
Rage room
Laser quest
Splat canvas painting

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Beatles Complete

Address

The Princess Theatre, Princess Road, The Princess Theatre, Burnham On Sea, North Somerset, TA8 1EH

Telephone
01934 515143

vic@wsm-tc.co.uk

The Princess Theatre, Burnham On Sea

Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time.

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The Reggae Shed UK Tour 2023 - DJ Dancerider

Address

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

Telephone
01934411100

events@thewintergardens.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

If you love reggae, then you will have undoubtedly heard of The Reggae Shed: DJ Dancerider.
We are super excited to announce that we are bringing DJ Dancerider UK Tour 2023
to the Winter Gardens Pavilion.
DJ Dancerider made a real name for himself…

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From The Mud Cabaret: Christmas Special

Address

Front Room WsM, 13 Central Walk, Front Room WsM, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1FF

Telephone
07832964131

jess.frontroomwsm@gmail.com

Front Room WsM, Weston-super-Mare

From The Mud presents: a CHRISTMAS cabaret night featuring a variety of weird and wonderful performances from artists of Weston-Super-Mare.
Music, jokes, drama, poetry - acts that defy description. Anything could happen!
Weston's finest cabaret…

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Radical Book Stall

Address

Weston Library, Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JR

Telephone
01934 317777

hello@superculture.org.uk

Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare

Delve into a range of donated books across a variety of subjects including women's studies, sexuality, feminism and gender.
Free admission and no bookings.

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Elevate Her - Whirligig

Address

Princess Royal Square, Marine Parade, Princess Royal Square, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AT

Princess Royal Square, Weston-super-Mare

This free show is a celebration of female circus artists expressing their stories in an exciting show.
This outdoor performance features an all-female cast of five high-level, multi-disciplinary artists sharing their stories and experiences…

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The Pocket Orchestra jazz concert

Address

The Hestercombe Gardens Trust, Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG

Telephone
01823 413923

info@hestercombe.com

Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton

Kick start summer with hot jazz, blues, ragtime and dances from the 1920s and 1930s. Bring a picnic, find a spot on the Orangery Lawn and let your feet start tapping!

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Winscombe Village Show

Address

Winscombe Community Centre, Sandford Road, Winscombe Community Centre, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1JA

Telephone
07811292909

Winscombejackie@gmail.com

Winscombe Community Centre, Winscombe

Winscombe Village Show and Fete
Saturday 10 September
Gates open 1.30 - 4 pm
Entry adults £1 children and concessions 50p

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Oddsocks - Macbeth Pop-Up Theatre

Address

The Bay Café, Tropicana, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BE

Telephone
01934 629829

Joe.Novell@n-somerset.gov.uk

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare

AN ODDSOCKS PRODUCTION FOR THEATRE @ THE BAY, TROPICANA - WESTON
New for 2016 is rock 'n' roll production of Macbeth which promises to be nothing short of Oddsocks' usual mayhem and anarchy. Shakespeare's story of ambition turned bad is brought…

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Christmas Toddler Crafts

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

Christmas Toddler Crafts Drop in Session

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Christmas Market 2022

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

Our popular Christmas Market is BACK for 2022! This is the last of 3 seasonal markets we will be hosting this year, and what better way to welcome in the Christmas month with a wonderful market! With over 20 stallholders selling their wonderful…

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Outdoor Theatre: Midsummer Night's Dream

Address

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Off Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD

Telephone
01749 988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

Celebrating 425 years since the original company was created, and the 15th birthday of the modern troupe, this brilliant company will perform Shakespeare as he intended it to be seen; all male, in the open air and in full Elizabethan costume with…

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Falconry & Vikings Day

Address

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD

Telephone
01749988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

Step back in time at The Bishop's Palace in Wells this September for a thrilling day of Viking combat, ancient crafts, and majestic birds of prey.
Award-winning re-enactment group Draca Beordor will transport visitors to the 9th and 10th centuries…

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