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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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The Tap Dancing Mermaid

Address

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

Telephone
0333 666 4466

frontroomwsm@gmail.com

Front Room, Weston-super-Mare

Front Room is excited to invite you to gather round for the Moon's magical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer who he has been watching at night.
Marina, The Moon and a bunch of beautiful, hand-crafted mer-puppets are swimming their way to Front…

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Lost In Music: One Night At The Disco

Address

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

The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back! Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC!
The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER! Join us as we recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to…

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Kids Easter Party and Easter Egg Hunt

Address

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

Telephone
01934 812342

riversideholidayvillage@westcountryparks.co.uk

Bleadon

Join us for our annual Kids Easter Party and Easter Egg Hunt at Riverside Holiday Village near Weston-super-Mare.
We have plenty of activities planned to keep our younger visitors entertained for the whole afternoon! Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy a…

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Live at the Lodge | Station 2 Station

Address

Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, North Somerset, BS25 5PQ

Telephone
01934 834 888

camp@mendip.me

Churchill

Station 2 Station. Station 2 Station are a high enery vocal/guitar duo. They cover a range of popular music from the 60's to the present day and are guaranteed to make the crowd happy!
oin us at Mendip Lodge, our family friendly pop up pub right on…

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Supper With Santa

Address

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

Telephone
01934 523500

info@puxton.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

19th-22nd December, 6-8pm. Would your little one love to have supper with Santa? From the 19th-22nd of December, Puxton Park will be hosting our annual Supper with Santa. This event includes a buffet tea, ice cream, a funky disco and a present from…

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Harvest Festival

Address

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

Telephone
01749988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

The Inaugural Harvest Festival will be a celebration all things autumnal; with local produce - grown with love - craft and food stalls, herbs for your garden, cider for your cellar, and cheeses, chilli plants and chutney! Entertainment will range…

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Fireworks & Lasers

Address

Kewstoke Village Hall, Crooks Lane, Kewstoke Village Hall, Kewstoke, North Somerset, BS22 9XJ

fireworks@1stkewstokescouts.org.uk

Kewstoke Village Hall, Kewstoke

Doors Open 18:30 Displays at 20:00 Bar, BBQ, Candy Floss, Hot Drinks Music, Childrens Disco & Sweets Advance Tickets £4.50 On the Gate £5.00 Tickets from Royal Oak Stores (Pink Shop) Kewstoke Scouts Mon & Thurs at the Hall The Sovereign Centre…

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The Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival at The Old Colonial

Address

The Regency, 22-24 Lower Church Road, The Regency, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS232AG

Telephone
01934633406

vic@wsm-tc.gov.uk

The Regency, Weston-super-Mare

The 2024 Weston Super Mare Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival
Saturday 3rd August
The Old Colonial
1200 Spinnaker Shanty
1315 CASK
1430 The Hoy Shanty Crew
All monies, after costs, will be donated to nominated local charitable organisations. As…

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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Address

Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

Bristol

The iconic Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a free to attend, three-day event that celebrates the city and its heritage links to the remarkable world of hot air ballooning.

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The English Country Garden Festival

Address

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

Telephone
01749 988111

Wells

The third English Country Garden Festival will take place at the Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells, Somerset From Friday 9th - Sunday 11th June (10am -5pm)
The annual event was first launched by Alan Titchmarsh in 2015, and is a celebration…

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VE80 celebration

Address

Sandford Village Hall, Greenhill rd, Sandford, Winscombe, North Somerset, BS255SB

Telephone
+447943561288

Martin31newman@gmail.com

Sandford, Winscombe

Celebrating VE80

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SUPER September Litter Pick

Address

Weston super Mare, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2BE

Telephone
07449455386

sophiessuperlitterpicking@gmail.com

Weston-super-Mare

What?
SUPER September Litter Pick
When?
2pm on Sunday 3rd September
Where?
Weston super Mare, Italian Gardens
Please wear sensible clothing for a beach clean and litter picking event.
Some equipment is available but please bring any…

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Party Peeps On The Pier – Christmas Party!

Address

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

Telephone
01934620238

info@party-peeps.co.uk

Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

The UK's Number 1 Interactive Family Rave comes to Weston Super Mare for a Christmas special!

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Tower Tours & Teas

Address

St Paul's Church, Kewstoke Village, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1UR

Telephone
08712244007

vic@wsm-tc.gov.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Come and climb the tower steps and enjoy the view, have a tour of the beautiful Norman church and then enjoy a lovely cream tea.

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Graeme Swann & Henry Blofeld – Dancing Down The Wicket

Address

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

Telephone
01934 411 100

enquiries@westonwintergardens.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

After two sell out tours with 'The Great British Spin Off' great mates Graeme Swann and Henry Blofeld are back on the road in 2019. With Graeme hot off the dance floor and Henry's quick wit, storytelling and sparkling personality in equally good…

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Wild Escape Earth Day

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

Celebrate Earth Day by joining our Wild Escape free family event at Weston Museum. Lots of free hands on nature based activities, from making seed bombs and creating leaf art, to making mini bug hotels.

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Illustration Day Workshops

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

As part of our Illustration Day, we will be joined by the illustrator of Horrible Histories, Martin Brown! Take part in a family friendly illustration workshop, with introduction from Martin on his work. Create your own story illustrations by making…

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CSF Pro Wrestling: LIVE in Weston!

Address

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

Telephone
07939275636

office@csfwrestling.co.uk

Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-super-Mare

CSF Professional Wrestling returns to Weston-super-Mare on Saturday 27th April as the historic Winter Gardens Pavilion hosts another action packed live edition of 'SATURDAY NIGHT SLAM!'.

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