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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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Songs and Poems of the First World War

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

As part of the museum's celebrations of the Centenary of the signing of the Armistice at the end of World War One, we are staging a concert of music and poetry readings from the period of World War One. The museum's beautiful covered courtyard will…

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LT Gallery opening in Weston-Super-Mare

Address

1 Orchard Street, Weston-super-mare, Avon, BS23 1RG

Telephone
07730431726

ltgallery@hotmail.com

Weston-super-mare

LT Gallery will be a new venue for exhibiting art in Weston-Super-Mare. We open on Saturday 3rd December and welcome visitors from 1pm to 6pm with food served by The New Viceroy Restaurant and a glass of fizz to celebrate! The Mayor of…

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The Christmas Cracker with The Moderations

Address

The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BE

Telephone
01934 620238

info@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Both the Christmas Cracker theme and The Moderations make a welcome return to the Grand Pier, Weston-s-Mare. The Moderations with front man Steve Mitchell will take to the stage and entertain you all with modern classics from The Rolling Stones, The…

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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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Low Noise Firework Display

Address

1 - 2 Beach Road, Kewstoke, South Sands Hotel, Kewstoke, WSM, Somerset, BS229UZ

Telephone
01934317555

info@south-sands.co.uk

South Sands Hotel, Kewstoke, WSM

Low Noise Firework Display at 6pm.
Burgers, fries & fizz from 5pm.

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The Ultimate Tribute to Cliff Richard and The Shadows

Address

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

Telephone
01934 64 55 44

Weston-super-Mare

Jimmy Jemain is the world's best known Cliff Richard Tribute Artiste and has, indeed, travelled extensively across the globe presenting his fantastic show.
Jimmy Jemain & The Rapiers (who are the proud recipients of a trophy plate for “Services…

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Loves Comedy

Address

Loves Cafe, 9 West Street, Loves Cafe, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JR

Telephone
01934 645672

anna@lovesweston.co.uk

Loves Cafe, Weston-super-Mare

Loves comedy was establish back in early 2023 now with its 4th addition we see the return of this a delightful mess of a show to Loves cafe.
The show combines the electrifying skills of award-winning comedian Jarred Christmas has featured as guest…

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Shepton Mallet Prison - the world's oldest prison

Address

Shepton Mallet Prison, Frithfield Ln, Shepton Mallet Prison, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5FQ

Telephone
01749 681862

Shepton Mallet Prison, Shepton Mallet

It once housed the infamous Kray twins - and is now one of the south west's best-loved but most chilling tourist attractions. Shepton Mallet Prison is day-out you will never forget.

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Craft Cafe

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

Craft Cafe

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Love Your Zoo Week at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Address

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG

Telephone
01275 852606

Wraxall, Bristol

During half term we will be celebrating BIAZAs Love Your Zoo Week where we will have a 2 for 1 kids offer available on our website. The event encourages visitors to find all the hidden hearts in the animal enclosures for a chance to win an Animal…

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Dolls House and Miniature Fair

Address

The Royal Hotel, 1 South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1JP

Telephone
07818 462448

enquiries@mgmfairs.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Dolls house and miniatures fair for all your 1/12th, 1/24th and smaller scales to furnish your dolls house (collectables)

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WODS Musical Theatre Company present All Together Now!

Address

St George's Community Centre, Willow Close, St George's Community Centre, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 7XF

Telephone
07548360248

treasurer@worleoperatic.co.uk

St George's Community Centre, Weston-super-Mare

WODS Musical Theatre Company are proud to be back on stage presenting All Together Now! - a global event celebrating musical theatre on Saturday 13th November 2021 at St George's Community Centre.
You can expect to hear songs from some of your…

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The Pixies Scarf

Address

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

Telephone
01934 62 69 82

info@tropicana.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Soap Soup Theatre presents 'The Pixies Scarf' for Theatre Tropicana Wed 31 May and Thurs 1 June / 11am £7 per person - £25 Family Ticket While out picking whortleberries with Grandmother, Dicky Bundle finds a treasure that opens the door to a…

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Weston Lit Fest: The Seaside: England's Love Affair

Address

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

Telephone
07752460987

hello@superculture.org.uk

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare

A vivid journey around England's great seaside resorts, exploring what they reveal about England, from the award-winning author of 'Love of Country'.
England's seaside is made up of a striking variety of coastlines including cliffs, coves, pebbled…

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Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Address

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

Telephone
01934 64 55 44

Weston-super-Mare

Winners of the National Tribute Awards, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Queen. The show includes fantastic and authentic performances of the most popular Queen hits, such as Bohemian…

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Murder Mystery Night

Address

Doubletree By Hilton, Cadbury House South, Frost Hill, Congresbury, Bristol, Bristol, BS49 5AD

Telephone
01934834343

info@cadburyhouse.com

Bristol

A Cadbury House favourite and one of our most popular events.
Murder Mystery Night| Saturday 17th June 2023| £45 per person |3 Course Dinner with Coffee or Tea and entertainment until Midnight.
Fancy dress is encouraged for this event but not…

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Bridgerton By Candelight

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

vic@wsm-tc.gov.uk

The Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

Covers from the Netflix series Bridgerton by candlelight

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Charlie Landsborough Autumn Tour

Address

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

Telephone
01934 64 55 44

Weston-super-Mare

You may think, if you’ve heard a song or two, that you know what Charlie Landsborough is all about. You may even have him down as only a Country artist (he has won every UK Country Music Award going after all)...but think again.
You need to see…

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