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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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Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre

Slide into holiday adventures with Twilight Tobogganing! Each group gets private use of 8…

Shepton Mallet Prison - the world's oldest prison

It once housed the infamous Kray twins - and is now one of the south west's best-loved but most…

Il Michelangelo

our team of Italian chefs work hard to create imaginative dishes

Tyntesfield House

Tyntesfield House looks like something straight out of a fairytale with its romantic turrets,…

The Grand Pier Darts Open

The Grand Pier will be hosting a Darts Tournament, with a £800 guaranteed for the Winner Saturday…

The Beach House

The Beach House is a luxury five-bed Victorian property on Weston-super-Mare seafront that has been…

Free Guided Walks in The Mendip Hills

Get out into the beautiful Mendip Hills with a free guided walking tour and free mini-bus pick-up…

Grand Atlantic Hotel

The Grand Atlantic Hotel is currently closed for large-scale renovations and will remain closed…

The Bay Cafe

Dog Friendly | Seafront cafe Dogs welcome inside & out. Traditional full English breakfasts,…

Fork 'n' Ale Taproom and Kitchen

The Fork 'n' Ale is a cracking town centre pub combining landlord Andy's passion for real ale and…

Weston-super-Mare Visitor Information Centre

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

Stars of Time Comic Con

The Comic Con returns this August!

Pinkers Craft Brewery

Pinkers Craft Brewery is an award-winning microbrewery in Weston-super-Mare producing imaginative…

Ginger Pig Kitchen

Weston-super-Mare has had yet another superb restaurant added to the town's burgeoning growth in…

Neon Disco - 3-Course Meal & Party at The Webbington

Glow up for our Neon Disco Christmas Party! 3-course dinner, live music & non-stop dancing under…

The History Of Rock

THE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and ready to take you on the ultimate journey through the genre's most…

Christmas Party Nights at South Sands Hotel

Christmas Party Nights - 3 Course Dinner & DJ

Back to the 90s

Please note this events ends at 1am

Riverside Holiday Village

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

Drive in Cinema - Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades of Grey - Drive-in movie experience 17 Feb 2026, 20:10 – 22:15 Hornets RFC,…

Ashcombe Park

Ashcombe Park is a beautiful park with two tennis courts, two children's play areas, bowling club…

FAIRYTALES FOR GROWN-UPS: QUEEN OF BETWEEN

Superb storytellers Lucy Lill and Sarah Liisa Wilkinson bring you stories of Hecate: Queen of…

Uphill Nature Reserve

Uphill Hill Local Nature Reserve is a designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI),…

Laser Quest, Rage Rooms & Activity Dome

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

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Christmas at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Address

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Nailsea, Wraxhall, North Somerset, BS48 1PG

Telephone
01275852606

info@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Wraxhall

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm! This festive season, Noah's Ark invites you to embrace the holiday spirit with a variety of enchanting experiences, from meeting Santa Claus to selecting the perfect Christmas tree, listening…

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Chris Barron & Lach

Address

Back Bar, 122-124 High St., Weston Super Mare, North somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
07428663935

janine.bloomfield43@gmail.com

Weston Super Mare

Chris Barron from the award winning band The Spin Doctors and Lach from BBC radio 4, play an acoustic set at the Back Bar Weston Super Mare

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May Madness Beach Clean & Litter Pick

Address

Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, England, BS23 1HL

Telephone
047449455386

sophiessuperlitterpicking@gmail.com

Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

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Time: 2pm
Date: Sunday 19th May 2024
Nearest postcode: BS23 1HL (Sovereign)
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Encore Nights

Address

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

Telephone
07534989499

frontroomwsm@gmail.com

Front Room Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

Pay what you decide. Suggested donation £12.
Get Ready for a Night of Musical Magic!
Join us for an unforgettable cabaret night, featuring dazzling performances by the talented current and past students of the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programme…

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Monthly Makers Market

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

Monthly Makers Market

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Tea with Father Christmas

Address

Brean Play, Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2QY

Telephone
01278 752123

Coast Road, Burnham-on-Sea

Tea with Father Christmas at Brean Play from 16th - 23rd December.
Tea includes:
- Cold box Meal in the presence of Father Christmas and his Elves
- Play Session
- Decorated Christmas Table
Ticket for tea is £7 per child or…

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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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Game Design workshop for children

Address

Yatton Library, 48 High Street, Yatton,, North Somerset, BS49 4HJ

Telephone
07909226520

info@codingbug.co.uk

Yatton,

The Game Design is an interactive workshop for aspiring young game designers.

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LIVE AT LOVES! | Mia Borthwick & Jordan Cottle

Address

9 West Street, Weston-Super-Mare, England, BS23 1JR

Telephone
07867360686

miaborthwick@icloud.com

Weston-Super-Mare

Two of Weston's finest music-comics - One hilarious night! WARNING: Unsuitable for grumpy retail customers & self-aware hamsters...
Mia Borthwick and Jordan Cottle each present a collection of their finest and funniest in a double bill of hilarious…

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Let it glow ( UV Party )

Address

Bar K's, Oxford street, Weston super mare, North somerset, 49 OXFORD ST,W

Telephone
07598 929649

Lividhire@gmail.com

Weston super mare

Livid sound presents LET IT GLOW . ULTRA VIOLET party at BAR KS night club Weston super mare

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Sunset Sessions with Marvin Muoneke

Address

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

Telephone
01934620238

events@grandpier.co.uk

Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

Experience a sunset like no other at Tiffany's restaurant, home to the best sea view in Weston-super-Mare!

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Saturday Night Live at Mendip Family Festival

Address

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

Telephone
01934 834877

hello@mendip.co.uk

Sandford

Let loose and dance the night away with the South West's best live bands!

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Helen Pankhurst - Deeds not Words

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

zoe.scott@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

"Deeds Not Words" reveals how far women have come since the suffragettes, how far we still have to go, and how we might get there. Each of the five chapters within the book explores a different theme; politics, money, family & identity, violence and…

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Weston-Super-Mare Model Railway Show 2026

Address

Priory Community School, Queens Way, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 6BP

Telephone
07582 201524

burnhammrcshow@gmail.com

Weston-Super-Mare

Weston-Super-Mare model railway show

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Disco Neurotico - silent beach disco

Address

Weston Beach, Tent by Revo Kitchen, Weston Beach, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BE

Weston Beach , Weston-super-Mare

The Weston Health and Arts weekender kicks off at the Festival Hub with a silent disco and a beach-full of good vibes!
Welcome to Disco Neurotico — a club night like no other. Created especially for those who find traditional nightlife…

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Somerset Snow Play

Address

The Sovereign, Weston-super-Mare, North somerset, BS23 1HL

Telephone
07467531361

Gurtlushinfo@gmail.com

Weston-super-Mare

Give your children a real Christmas treat and let them play in the snow while the onsite photographer takes some pictures to create unique memories

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Family Taskmaster

Address

The Stable Games Room, 129 High Street, The Stable Games Room, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS231HN

Telephone
01934 620959

ade90@hotmail.co.uk

The Stable Games Room, Weston-super-Mare

Action Pussycat invites your family to a night of mirth and merryment.
Based on the popular TV show, families will be set silly challenges to compete against each other to win the prize trophy. There will be a mix of individual and team challenges…

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The Pantaloons: Hamlet

Address

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

Telephone
01749 988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

Join the critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they put on a frantic disposition to tackle Shakespeare's greatest tragedy in their own anarchic style.

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