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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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Ellenborough Park West

A wellbeing and relaxation space in the heart of Weston-super-Mare. Please note: only assistance…

Doreen Doreen performing on stage with colourful costumes and lights. Mendip Family Festival landyard hangs in the corner of the photo.

Saturday Night Live at Mendip Family Festival

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

A kayaker looks tiny up against the Waverley Paddle Steamer in the Bristol Channel

Waverley paddle steamer cruise to Porthcawl and the Welsh coast

Take a boat trip into the past on board the historic Waverley paddle steamer. Climb aboard the…

Party Peeps On The Pier – May

Live the moment at our interactive Family Glow Party including fun games and challenges that's…

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The Stage Door - Comedy Village

Address

The Stage Door, The Stage Door, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

The Stage Door, Weston-super-Mare

Laugh your socks off at The Stage Door which is one of five venues taking part in the Weston Comedy Village on Friday, April 21.

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See the Severn Bridges from a different angle

Address

Clevedon Pier, The Beach, Clevedon Pier, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 7QU

Telephone
0141 243 2224

Clevedon Pier , Clevedon

See the Severn Bridges from a different angle on board this afternoon/evening River Severn cruise on board the famous Waverely paddle steamer.

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Banger Racing

Address

Mendips Raceway, Warrens Hill Road, Mendips Raceway, Shipham, North Somerset, BS40 7XU

Telephone
01963 220028

Mendips Raceway, Shipham

Evening Banger Racing returns to Mendips Raceway with a midweek cracker for your entertainment.
Watch from behind the safety fences as the B2B, Robins and Stock Rods battle it out around the famous oval track in the Mendip Hills.
Thrills,…

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Christmas Cracker Run

Address

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

westonac@westonac.co.uk

Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

The 2024 Christmas Cracker will take place on Sunday December 15th at 11am.

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The Dig For Victory Show at The North Somerset Showground

Address

The North Somerset Showground, Wraxall, Nr Bristol, BS48 1AA

Telephone
+44 (0)1275 873107

info@digforvictoryshow.com

Nr Bristol

Come and enjoy military vehicles, re-enactors, live music, dancing, history talks, vintage stalls, delicious local food including a vintage tea room and bar

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Banwell Spooktacular Fireworks

Address

Banwell Football Club, Riverside, Banwell Football Club, Banwell, North Somerset, BS29 6EE

Banwell Football Club, Banwell

Banwell FC will be holding a bonfire and fireworks evening on Saturday 26th October 2024 at The Riverside.
Gates will open at 4:00pm with the bonfire kicking off at 7:00pm and fireworks at 7:45pm.
Clubhouse & Food Hut will be open.
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Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook

Address

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

Telephone
01934 64 55 44

Weston-super-Mare

Back on the road by popular demand, Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) is an immaculate celebration of one of our generation’s finest singer-songwriters, and is returning to theatres in 2018. Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC…

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Ballroom Dancing

Address

The Grand Atlantic Hotel, Beach Road, The Grand Atlantic Hotel, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BA

Telephone
01934 626543

The Grand Atlantic Hotel, Weston-super-Mare

With a mixture of ballroom, Latin and social sequence these evenings at The Grand Atlantic Hotel, Weston-super-Mare can be enjoyed by all.
Presented By Mark & Tracey Helmore Doors Open at 7.30pm - Dancing From 8pm until 10:15pm £6.00 per person…

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The stories we tell ourselves and the world

Address

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

Telephone
07769220833

becky@beckywalsh.com

Weston-super-Mare

Hay House author Andrea and award-winning filmmaker Seth both love a good story. Together we will explore our 'inner script', the incessant internal dialogue that runs our lives, and the three destructive myths that are keeping us stuck.
Once we've…

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Paint Jam

Address

Italian Gardens, Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

Come and watch a paint jam in Weston town centre on 3rd-4th June

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Helicopter Museum Christmas fun day

Address

Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 8PP

Telephone
01934 635227

Weston-super-Mare

Watch Father Christmas arrive by helicopter as Weston's famous Helicopter Museum puts on its Christmas fun day.
After watching Santa arrive, which should be from around 11.30am, you will then be able to meet him and his elves in his special…

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Reggae & Ska 2Tone Afternoon Bash

Address

Blues Bar, 24 Meadow Street, Blues Bar, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1QQ

Telephone
01934 752974

Blues Bar, Weston-super-Mare

Come along to the Blues Bar, Weston-super-Mare for their Easter Sunday Reggae & Ska 2Tone afternoon bash from 2pm until 6pm

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The Tanoys Live at The Brit Bar

Address

The Brit Bar, 118 High Street, The Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 623 397

The Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare

The Tanoys are back at The Brit Bar after a wicked gig last time!
The Tanoys are a four piece highly polished Indie Rock covers band from the South West of the UK. Their set list is wide and varied and they take pride in covering tunes that…

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Vienna Festival Ballet Present Swan Lake

Address

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

Telephone
01934 64 55 44

Weston-super-Mare

One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. Swan Lake is the most…

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A Pageant of Transport

Address

Beach Lawns, Marine Parade, Beach Lawns, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Telephone
01934 6257563

pageantoftransport@outlook.com

Beach Lawns, Weston-super-Mare

A Pageant of Transport 2026
The biggest transport show in the South West is coming to Weston-super-Mare - and it's free for people to come and see!
The two-day Pageant of Transport is on the Beach Lawns on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday,…

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WalkFest - Mendips Guided Walk

Address

Weston railway station, Weston railway station, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY

Telephone
07778 913192

ospreyoutdoors@gmail.com

Weston railway station, Weston-super-Mare

OSPREY OUTDOORS WALK
Guided walk in the Mendip Hills
Time 9:30am pick-up from Weston railway station
Distance 4-6 miles
Duration 6hrs
Location Mendips - 3 mini bus pickups from WSM, Worle and Clevedon, or meet us there!
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Clevedon Swim Run

Address

Marine Lake, Clevedon, Marine Lake, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 7QU

Marine Lake, Clevedon

The Clevedon SwimRun on Saturday, July 8 will see competitors combine 6km of running and 1km of swimming in Clevedon's Marine Lake.

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M.A.S.K Live Music

Address

The Brit Bar, 118 High Street, The Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 623 397

The Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare

The Brit Bar is hosting the debut gig from M=A=S=K on Saturday January 18 where you can expect some original material & some choice covers + DJ Electric Al.
Free Entry!

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