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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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Hard Trance Europe Weekender 2025

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Super Culture

Super Culture launched in August 2023, uniting two of North Somerset’s arts flagships –…

Clarence Park

Park close to Weston seafront with play area, bowling club, cafe and lots of benches to relax on…

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Christmas in the Sovereign Centre

Address

Sovereign Shopping Centre, High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HL

Telephone
01934 644111

jon.walton@sovereign-centre.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Christmas begins in the Sovereign Centre from 30th November and brings festive fun right up to The Big Day. Here are some of the events and key dates for your diaries in the run up to Christmas. 13th November: Santa's elves begin building his…

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Rockpool – Air Giants

Address

Princess Royal Square, Beach Road, WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Avon, BS23 1AT

WESTON-SUPER-MARE

Rockpool – Air Giants
Free event, no need to book.
Air Giants are pleased to share Rockpool, a morphing and responsive installation of 2m tall soft robots. Their movement is organic and undulating; curling up to half their height, or…

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Soulvation at the Grand Pier

Address

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

Telephone
015436 70116

neilrushton2@btinternet.com

Weston-super-Mare

A Mini-all nighter of Soul music in the fantastic surroundings of the Grand Pier.
Tickets £12.50 + £1 booking fee
Dj's Dave Thorley, Pete Lyster, Neil Rushton, John Wills, Tony Bowd and to complete the fabulous line up, from Cornwall Lee…

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Join us for our Back to School disco

Address

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

Telephone
01934 523500

info@puxton.co.uk

Hewish, Weston-super-Mare

Late opening until 7pm. Our super Hog Roast will be on sale for this occasion.

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International Professional Wrestling

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

Weston-super-Mare

Following another action packed event held in front of a huge audience back
in March, CSF International Wrestling returns to Weston-super-Mare on
Saturday 13th September 2014.
The huge anniversary event, ‘Total Elimination’ will celebrate 16…

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The Mousetrap

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

This classic is now at The Playhouse.

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October Half Term Critters Week

Address

Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, North Somerset, BS24 6AH

Telephone
01934 52 35 00

Hewish

Running from 23-27th October Puxton Park is putting on a fright fest of creepy critters throughout the week. Monday – Fancy Dress Spooky Discos 11am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm
Tuesday – The Creepy Crawly Show (www.thecreepycrawlyshow.co.uk) 2pm -…

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Family Pitch a Tent

Address

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

Telephone
01934 523500

info@puxton.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

£30 pitch a tent, up to 4 in a tent, additional guest costing £3 per person, why not come and camp overnight and enjoy the bank holiday with us, the park will be open till late.

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Wall Eden Farm Activity Days

Address

New Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PU

Telephone
01278 786488

info@walledenfarm.co.uk

Highbridge

Wall Eden is your one-stop adventure holiday offering a wide-range of exciting activities including kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing, archery, shooting and even the ancient sport of axe throwing. And when you've had enough of all that…

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Somerset T20 V's WSM Cricket Cricket Club

Address

Weston super Mare Cricket Club, Devonshire Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS234NY

Telephone
01934 62 31 01

mike@wsmcc.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Somerset Cricket Club are playing a T20 game versus Weston super Mare Cricket to support the Testimonial of James Hildreth. The event is at Weston super Mare Cricket Club.
They will bring a strong squad to put on a show for the large crowd…

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Curtis Stigers

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Curtis Stigers first appeared on the scene in the early 90s with hit songs ‘I Wonder Why’ and ‘You´re all that Matters to Me’ which have become soul classics over the years. His rendition of Nick Lowe’s 'What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace Love and…

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Meet the Reptiles

Address

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

Telephone
01934 523500

info@puxton.co.uk

Hewish, Weston-super-Mare

Just what is needed for Halloween... Spooky Reptiles with Reptacular Reptiles.

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Weston-super-Mare District Family History Society Open Day

Address

St Paul's Church, Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1EF

Weston-super-Mare

Research, genealogicial problem solving, refreshments, advice and a special exhibition remembering World War 1.
10am to 4pm. Free admission.

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Explosive Firework Display!

Address

Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS24 6AH

Telephone
01934 523500

Weston Super Mare

All The Fun of the Funfair. Come and join us at Puxton Park for an amazing firework Display

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Cider and Cheese Festival

Address

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

Telephone
01934 523500

info@puxton.co.uk

Hewish, Weston-super-Mare

The Mangledwurzeles will be playing.
Puxton Park will unveil the new on-site £1,000,000 cheese dairy.
The dairy will be producing Gorwydd Caerphilly cheese and the

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Weston-super-Mare Silent Disco

Address

The Winter Gardens Pavilion, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, N Somerset, BS23 1AJ

Telephone
01934 411100

enquiries@westonwintergardens.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Come and join us as we bring the biggest silent disco Weston has ever seen live from the Winter Gardens! Our DJ’s will spend the night massaging your ears with tunes you want to hear from across all decades trying to win the coveted title of 'Best…

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Avenue Q Show & Puppet Workshop

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

AVENUE Q is not the most upmarket of New York streets, and is about as far away from Park Avenue as you can get, but it is home to some lively and off the wall characters performed by an unholy comedic alliance of humans and puppets!

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Pirate Family Cycle Ride

Address

Brean Down Way, Brean, Somerset

Brean

Enjoy a pirate themed family fun ride to celebrate the new Brean Down Way cycle route opening.
**Those who register before the event will be entered into a free prize draw to win prizes including a free family Adventure Golf Pass to Pirate…

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