We Recommend

You are here: Home > What's On > Short Breaks

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,

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....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.

Planning Your Itinerary: Must-See Places and Hidden Gems

Tips for a Memorable Short Break Experience

Events

Read Less

Our highlights

Winter Gardens Pavilion

Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Weston-super-Mare lies the historic and stunning Winter…

Steepholm

Steep Holm is a privately owned island in the Bristol Channel and is managed by a small group of…

Bridge Hall Apartments

Bridge Hall Apartments are located in Manilla Place just 25 metres from Weston-super-Mare’s…

In Cider Festival

Blow away the winter blues with three days of indoor festival fun by the Somerset seaside on 6th -…

Number of results: 5297

Sort By

A-Z Lowest Z-A Z-A

, currently showing 811 to 828.

For All The Fires Not Yet Lit

Address

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

Telephone
01934 62 69 82

info@tropicana.co.uk

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare

Bride-to-be Claire is not going to make a speech at her wedding.No way. She’ just no that type o person.
But what if being timid is a good thing? What if being scared is just you starting an adventure? And so it is that morning’s outing to the…

More Details
The Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival at Brunello Lounge

Address

Brunello Lounge, 4-5 Beach Road, Brunello Lounge, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS231AS

Telephone
01934317777

vic@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Brunello Lounge, Weston-super-Mare

The 2024 Weston-super-Mare Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival
Sunday 4th August
Brunello Lounge
1200 Tom Cole
1315 Harbour Buoys
1430 Morris Minor
All monies, after costs, will be donated to nominated local charitable organisations. As in previous…

More Details
Wells City Band at The Bishop's Palace

Address

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

Telephone
01749988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

The Bishop's Palace & Gardens, Wells

Wells City Band
Saturday 6th July, 6.30pm - 8.30pm (Gates open 6pm)
Join the fabulous Wells City Band for an evening of brass band classics, and hits from TV and the movies in our stunning and atmospheric gardens!
Remember to bring something to…

More Details
Heritage Talk - Heritage Through the Lens

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

Heritage Talk Through the Lens by Louise Donovan and Richard Tomlinson
A talk about practical conservation that will explore the unique qualities of photography as a means of revealing heritage stories.
Richard and Louise work for the South West…

More Details
Whirligig - Darryl J Carrington

Address

Italian Gardens, High Street, Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HU

Telephone
01934 317777

hello@superculture.org.uk

Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

Clowning, puppetry, magic and juggling

More Details
Paddleboarding

Address

Marine Lake, Knightstone Road, Marine Lake, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 2BE

Telephone
+44 7944 419524

whatsupukteam@gmail.com

Marine Lake , Weston-super-Mare

Have a go at paddleboarding on Weston's Marine Lake with these Bank Holiday weekend paddleboarding lessons.

More Details
Midsummer Mayhem Family Fun Day

Address

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

Telephone
01749 988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

One of the highlights of the summer at the Palace is the "Midsummer Mayhem" Family Fun Day, which takes place this year on Sunday 4th August from 10am-4pm. This year, there will be an Alice in Wonderland theme, with a wonderland-themed bouncy…

More Details
Westside Proms Music Festival

Address

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

Weston-super-mare

POP legends 10cc are to headline a summer concert at Weston-super-Mare's seafront Tropicana.
The band, which had hits with songs including I'm Not in Love and Dreadlock Holiday will be the headline act at a series of concerts being held over…

More Details
Showaddywaddy

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 Greatest Rock & Roll Band in The World' is a bold statement but Showwaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!
Their 50th Anniversary Concert will be a dynamic and uplifting show featuring their greatest hits, many of which…

More Details
Rural Crafts

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Have a go at some traditional rural crafts, from weaving to rag rugging, seed bombs to corn dollies, for all ages, no expertise required!
In honour of our new temporary exhibition 'Matilda Temperley – A View From The Hill', we will be hosting some…

More Details
Seven Drunken Nights

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare

Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners returns to The Playhouse in 2024.
In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O'Donoghue's, Seven…

More Details
Good Grief Weston – Understanding Grief, Loss and Change: In Conversation with Julia Samuel, Emily Samuel and Sophie Samuel

Address

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

Telephone
07752460987

hello@superculture.org.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Julia, Emily and Sophie Samuel each have a wealth of experience supporting adults and children through a whole range of losses – and they just so happen to be mother and daughters! One of the UK's leading psychotherapists, Julia has written three…

More Details
Heritage Talk at the Museum - Urban Foxes

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

Heritage Talk - Urban Foxes
2.30 - 3.30pm

More Details
Maximum RnB with The Manfreds

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare

Join the legendary Manfreds and Georgie Fame for an evening of Rhythm and Blues nostalgia, and some of the greatest hits ever written.
The Manfreds with an all-star line-up of original members Paul Jones, Mike D'Abo, Tom McGuinness and Mike Hugg…

More Details
Weston Brass presents 'The greatest storytellers'

Address

The Blakehay Theatre, 20 Wadham street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934 645493

Blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-Super-Mare

A musical journey: The Greatest Storytellers

More Details
Puxton's Pumpkin Patch

Address

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

Telephone
01934 523500

VIC@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Banwell, Weston-super-Mare

Puxton's Pumpkin Patch is now open!
We'll be open 10am-4pm every weekend in October and everyday during October Half-term!
The Pumpkin Patch is FREE to enter but if you'd like to take one home, prices vary between £2-£10 depending on the size. No…

More Details
Tonkerfest

Address

Weston Super Mare Cricket Club, Devonshire Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS234NY

Telephone
01934623101

mike@wsmcc.co.uk

Weston Super Mare

Supporting Somerset Cricket Star Peter Trego's Benefit Year. 6 teams battling it out for a prize of £1000. All teams to have 1 Somerset player, and in addition we have Ashes Winner Simon Jones joining us for the day. After the cricket, local band…

More Details
The Jar Family

Address

Caryford Community Hall, Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JJ

Telephone
01963 350 194

hlleary@hotmail.co.uk

Castle Cary

As promised, The Jar Family are returning to Caryford Community Hall, Castle Cary. The collective of five singer song writers who create a truly amazing live show received a rapturous ovation when last here. Indie Folk-Rock at its finest.

More Details