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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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Elvis – Raised On Rock

Address

Grand Pier (Stop P), Marine Parade, Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AL

Telephone
01934620238

events@grandpier.co.uk

Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

56Entertainments Limited presents the first ever Raised on Rock Elvis Fest. Showcasing the UK talent of the Elvis Tribute world. Emilio Santoro, Louis Brown, Arron Walker and Graceland's Ultimate champion Ben Thompson takes you through all Eras of…

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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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Charity Barn Dance

Address

Main Road, Hutton, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS249SR

Telephone
07581461220

Gemmabradley29@googlemail.com

Hutton, Weston-super-Mare

Charity Barn Dance
4th year in a row, last 3 years sold out.
In aid of The Labrador Rescue Trust and Crohns and Colitis UK.
Live music and caller
Excellent buffet
BYO Alcohol
Soft drinks available
Raffle
Tickets Adults £15 Children 3-12 years…

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Etsy Made Local Wells

Address

CentreSpace, 9A Market Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2DS

Wells

All across the UK, on the same weekend, designers, makers and creatives selling on the online marketplace Etsy.com can sell their handmade goods to local customers at Etsy Made Local markets. People have the opportunity to discover the diverse…

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Kids Adventure Camps at Mendip Activity Centre

Address

Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive,, Sandford, Winscombe, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 5PQ

Telephone
01934 834877

hello@mendip.co.uk

Sandford, Winscombe, Winscombe

Unleash your child's adventurous spirit this summer with Mendip's Kids Adventure Camps! 5 days of unforgettable activities for 8 to 15-year-olds include Rock Climbing, Paddling, Target Sports and more, plus full catering and cosy indoor…

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Gabriel Moreno and The Quivering Poets

Address

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

Telephone
01934 317777

frontroomwsm@gmail.com

Weston-super-Mare

An irresistibly engaging performer, combining a latin exuberance and passion with a rare lyrical calibre.

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Good Grief Weston – Look To The Skies: a festival walk

Address

Meet at Congresbury Youth Club, Gooseham Mead, Congresbury, North Somerset, BS49 5BX

Telephone
07752460987

hello@superculture.org.uk

Congresbury

Suitable for 14+
Explore the night-time sky and what answers it holds on a guided bat and stargazing walk along the River Yeo. Reflect on what is looking down on us and make space to remember those we have lost through poetry reading and mindful…

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Rave On For The Avon & Director Q&A

Address

Plaza Theatre, Walliscote Rd, Weston-super-Mare, UK, BS23 1UR

Telephone
01934 311877

connect@eightysita.com

Weston-super-Mare

Local swimmers, scientists and a mermaid join forces in a community's battle to fight to protect the River Avon, the Bristol way.

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Botanical Sessions at Art Studio

Address

Art Gallery & Studio by Aga Kubish, 4 Walliscote Road, Art Gallery & Studio by Aga Kubish, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1UG

Telephone
07715305120

agakubish.gallery@gmail.com

Art Gallery & Studio by Aga Kubish, Weston-super-Mare

Botanical Sessions at Art Studio
Step into our serene oasis nestled at the back of ART GALLERY & STUDIO by Aga Kubish, where self-working botanical art sessions await. Designed for artists of all levels seeking inspiration and solitude, our…

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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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Truck Bash South West

Address

Middlezoy aerodrome, Middlezoy, Middlezoy aerodrome, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0JS

Telephone
07521771256

thebash2021@gmail.com

Middlezoy aerodrome, Bridgwater

Truck Bash is bringing the party to Middlezoy aerodrome. Live music, food vendors , trade Village and lets not forget 100's of trucks from all the country.

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The Taunton Garrison

Address

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

Telephone
01749 988111

merryn.kidd@bishopspalace.org.uk

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Be impressed by the Living History skills, skirmishes and weapons demonstrations of the mighty Taunton Garrison. Step back in time all weekend on the South Lawn.
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Fiona McIntyre 'The Tree Within' Art Exhibition

Address

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

Telephone
01749 988 111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

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The Bishop's Palace is to host a new art exhibition by artist Fiona McIntyre. The exhibition is entitled "The Tree Within" and will showcase a range of Fiona's landscapes and treescapes reflecting the artist's intimate connection with nature.…

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Christmas Concert with Costanzi Consort

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

Costanzi Consort Christmas Concert

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A Handful of Songs

Address

All Saints' Church, All Saints' Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2NL

Telephone
01934 627709

ann.clewlow@btopenworld.com

All Saints' Road, Weston-super-Mare

Award winning Weston choir Vocalise are holding a lunchtime concert of a variety of uplifting songs, ranging from classical, songs of worship to pop.
A glass of wine and light lunch are included.

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Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You

Address

The Playhouse, 126-130 High Street, Weston-super-mare, The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare

The ultimate showman returns!
Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour - Let Me Entertain You.
The strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner is the epitome of live entertainment.
Giovanni will be joined by a world class…

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Teddy Bear Needle Felting Workshop By The Happy Felt Club

Address

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

Telephone
07534 262 841

hello@thehappyfeltclub.com

Wells

A Needle Felting Workshop for all the Teddy Bear Lovers!
Design & make your own Needle Felted Teddy Bear in 5 Hours with The Happy Felt Club.
Please join us & let's see whose Teddy got the cutest face, the wonkiest eyes and the biggest…

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Hinkley Point - Past, present and future

Address

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

Telephone
07802 248291

info@westoncivicsociety.org.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

With Stacy Walker, Stakeholder Relations Manager, Hinkley Point C.
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