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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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Jack the Ripper

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Following the huge success of ‘The Sound of Music’, WODS Musical Theatre Company gives you the chance to relish the darker side of musical theatre with the shocking tale of ‘Jack the Ripper’.

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The Big Buzz

Address

Cabot Court Hotel, Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2AH

Telephone
01934 427930

Weston-super-Mare

We are holding a charity event at the Cabot on June 27th and want to raise a great amount of money for CLIC Sargent, our nominated charity. Two of our team, Bex and Steve our having their heads shaved in the pub on the 27th and as you can see from…

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Name of the Game

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Relive the feel for an ABBA concert and enjoy renditions of ABBA's greatest hits.

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Riverside Holiday Village

Address

Bridgwater Road, Bleadon, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 0AN

Telephone
01934 81 23 42

riversideholidayvillage@westcountryparks.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

This family-orientated holiday village is located just a few minutes’ drive from Weston-super-Mare beach and seafront and provides lots of facilities for guests of all ages. Static caravans, top-of-the-range holiday homes and lodges as well as…

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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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The Great British Gin Festival

Address

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

Weston-super-Mare

Prepare to have your taste buds tantalised by over 100 different gins from around the world!
Tickets include:
Entry/Bible/Glass
What can you expect?
- Gin Bible
- Trade stands
- Talks & presentations from…

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Freedom of the Town to 40 Commando Royal Marines

Address

Pier Square, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AL

Weston-super-Mare

The granting of the Freedom of the Town of Weston-super-Mare to 40 Commando Royal Marines will take place on Saturday 21st June at 11.00 hours.
500 Marines from 40 Commando will parade through the Town led by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal…

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Pirate Family Fun Day

Address

Town Square High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HU

Weston-super-Mare

Come along and join the Pirate themed family fun on Friday May 30th at the Town Square 1pm-4pm
Free activities include Music and Dancing, Outdoor Games, Arts and Crafts, Fun Sports, Circus Skills, Pirate Story Telling and also Birdline UK Parrot…

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Made in North Somerset

Address

Various Locations, North Somerset

Telephone
01934 426 341

mandie.berry@n-somerset.gov.uk

Various Locations,

The ‘Made in north somerset’ festival of local producers, artists and artisans is an annual event that takes places across North Somerset in the autumn.

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Johnny Cash Revisited

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super- Mare

Friday 18th July, 7.30pm
Tickets £16.00/£15.00
A show to take you through the decades of the 90 million record selling artist career from gospel to his last performance of 'Hurt '.
The 'Man in Black' played by Rick McKay and joined on stage by…

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McBusted - Weston Beach - Supported by Backstreet Boys, 5ive, Scouting For Girls & Diversity

Address

The Beach, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AL

Weston-super-Mare

MCBUSTED - BACKSTREET BOYS - 5IVE - SCOUTING FOR GIRLS - DIVERSITY - heading to Weston-super-Mare this summer - 28th June! DO NOT MISS IT!!

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Jethro: The Legend at Large Tour

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back, as large as life, and on tour in 2014 with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales for a fun-filled night of adult comedy.

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Woodland Wonders Family Fun Friday

Address

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

Telephone
01749 988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

Join The Bishops Palace in the StableYard Room for October Half Term’s Family Fun Friday . The theme will be ‘Woodland Wonders’ and there will be a range of nature-based autumnal crafts to keep little hands busy!
Families can also follow their…

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Pizza & Prosecco Festival

Address

Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BE

Weston-super-Mare

Welcome to the Pizza & Prosecco Festival! The ultimate food pair party is coming to Weston-super-Mare after a sold out 2017 tour across the UK.
Get your slice of fun while you sip on bubbles to a singalong sound track that's cheesier than your…

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World Elephant Day

Address

Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1PG

Telephone
01275 852606

info@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Bristol

Join us with a day dedicated to the African Elephant- join our elephants Buta, Janu and M’Changa and their keepers at Elephant Eden for a day of festivities. We will be raising money for our chosen elephant charity plus a host of themed activities.

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Sing-A-Long-A Dirty Dancing

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 producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Grease bring you their latest interactive film. Join Baby and Johnny in a fun-filled screening of the 1987 classic film where YOU are the stars of the show.

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Brean Down Walk

Address

Brean Down, Brean, Somerset, TA8 2RS

breandown@nationaltrust.org.uk

The Brean Down Way opened in July 2017 after a lot of hard work. The River Axe separates Weston-super-Mare from Brean Sands and has been impassable for many years as the sluice gates were closed to the public. This has now been strengthened and…

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Armed Forces Day

Address

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

Beach Lawns , Weston-super-Mare

Weston Armed Forces & Emergency Services Day Saturday 21 June 2025 on Weston-super-Mare Seafront
Join us for Weston Armed Forces & Emergency Services Day 2025, a heartfelt and action-packed celebration dedicated to the incredible men and…

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