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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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Weston Operatic Society present Me and My Girl

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

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Come and join the company on a trip to a house party at Harefield Hall where there is great excitement that the missing heir to the Earldom of Harefield has been found.

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Weston Beach Rugby Festival

Address

Weston-super-Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Telephone
03333 441508

hello@westonbeachrugbyfest.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare

Weston Beach Rugby and Netball Festival returns on Friday 15th to Sunday 17th August 2025 with teams from all across the UK set to come together for a mixture of sunshine, sand, music and rugby.

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Snowdrops and Steam

Address

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

Telephone
01643 704 996

Minehead

One of the finest annual sights of Exmoor is the wonderful display of spring flowers in Snowdrop Valley near Wheddon Cross. As one of the more remote parts of the Moor the Valley is not easily accessible by car and a park and ride system operates. …

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Henning Wehn: EINS, ZWEI, DIY

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

The German comedian is here to bring you a night of laughter and hilarious honesty.

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Give Me the Moonlight

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super- Mare

Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd August at 7.30pm
Tickets £12.00/£10.00
This fantastic professional show is a celebration of the life and hits of Frankie Vaughan starring Johnny Tudor with full supporting company.
Frankie was born in Liverpool in…

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RNLI Lifeboat Week

Address

Various Locations, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Telephone
01934 515018

Weston-super-Mare

Lifeboat Week at various locations around Weston-super-Mare, including the High Street, Italian Gardens & Grand Pier. Lots of fun displays and events for all the family to enjoy.

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Weston Re-makes It

Address

Faces Cafe, 4-6 Station Road, Faces Cafe,, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Avon, BS23 1XB

westonmakesit@gmail.com

Faces Cafe, , WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Fashion Workshops + Environmental Fashion Parade
Workshops take place throughout the summer at various venues, with a resulting fashion parade taking place at Weston’s Climate Carnival on Sunday 11th September in the town centre. These workshops…

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Dance Their Socks Off 7

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

This year marks the 7th Dance Their Socks Off and this year we’ll be taking you on a beautiful journey. We’ve all lost a sock before, but what could happen to that sock if you add a touch of imagination? You’ll find out during the show where nearly…

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A Walk Through History - North Somerset Re-Enactment Festival

Address

North Somerset Re-Enactment Festival, Court Farm Country Park, Banwell, North Somerset, BS29 6DL

Telephone
07724 995631

ianfromburnham@gmail.com

Banwell

Coming up this Bank Holiday Weekend it's A Walk Through History - North Somerset Re-enactment Festival, at Court Farm Country Park
Here's a press release from the organisers:
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@Worle

Address

58 New Bristol Road, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 6AQ

Telephone
01934 886111

enquiries@worle.org.uk

Worle, Weston-super-Mare

@Worle is a community-based sports facility in Worle, Weston-super-Mare.

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Music From The Movies

Address

RAFA Concert Band, The Blakehay Theatre, Wadham Street, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Wadham Street, Weston Super Mare

The RAFA Concert Band present Music From The Movies. Doors open at 7pm, concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £8.00 (£7.00 Concessions) available from the Blakehay Theatre or online via their website.

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The History of Food in Weston-super-Mare

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

Weston Museum, Burlington St September 13th – 28th 10am – 5pm.
A fun, exciting and vibrant exhibition! Discover lost recipes and forgotten delicacies. Discover the currently most popular foods in Weston super Mare - and discover some nasty dinners…

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Fashion Show & Climate Carnival

Address

Italian Gardens, South Parade, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Avon, BS23 1HE

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Fashion Show & Climate Carnival
The Climate Carnival and procession event invites you to come along and party in a finale filled with music, dance and roller-skaters at Weston’s Italian Gardens on 11 September.
‘Weston Re-Makes It‘ is a…

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Punch & Judy

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

Punch and Judy will be appearing at Weston-Super-Mare Museum!

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Only Men Aloud

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Award winning Welsh singing group 'Only Men Aloud' are on tour and come to Weston-super-Mare along the way.

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Puxton Park Sport Relief Mile

Address

Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 6AH

Telephone
01934 523500

nikki@puxtonmarketing.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Puxton Park is getting behind Sport Relief by staging a Mile event on Sunday 23 March, with participants choosing to run or walk a distance of one, three or six miles at the attraction.

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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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St Patrick’s Day Beer Fest

Address

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

Telephone
01934 620238

info@grandpier.co.uk

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Celebrate St Patricks Day with live music, ale and of course... Guinness!
Don your Irish costumes, grab your mates and jig your way down to the Grand Pier on 14th & 15th March for a pint of some of the finest ales in Somerset! And don’t worry…

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