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

Close up of hands holding three pints of beer

Criterion Pub

The Criterion is a proper old fashioned pub in Weston-super-Mare, which comes with a friendly…

A woman in yellow attempts to tackle a man in blue during a Beach Rugby Festival

Weston Beach Rugby Festival

Weston Beach Rugby and Netball Festival returns on Friday 15th to Sunday 17th August 2025 with…

Pirates Disco & Meal - Christmas Party

18+ Shipmates Only! Join us for a Pirates Disco Christmas Party & dinner, live entertainment &…

Silhouette of a water skiier with the golden glow of the wash behind him at sunset

UK Waterskiing championship

The 6th and 7th rounds of the UK Waterski Racing Championships are returning to Weston-super-Mare…

Number of results: 5358

Sort By

A-Z Lowest Z-A Z-A

, currently showing 3025 to 3042.

New Years Eve Mad Hatters Masquerade Ball

Address

Grand Pier, Marine Parade, Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS231AL

Telephone
01934 620238

info@grandpier.co.uk

Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

The exclusive Grand Pier New Year's Eve Ball is the place to welcome in 2025!

More Details
Amazing Artefacts

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

Welcome to the Spring Season of Amazing Artefacts - Home Educators Monthly Sessions!
Each month, we will take part in a variety of different hands on activities inspired by one or more items from the collections. Each season, we will explore a new…

More Details
Heritage Open Days – Fortune Telling and Tours

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Have your fortune revealed by our Victorian fortune teller and learn about Weston Museum's recent refurbishment project on a guided tour of the galleries and some behind the scenes areas.
For this weekend only, there are lots of things to learn…

More Details
Kewstoke Scarecrow Trail & table top Sale

Address

Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Telephone
07917783875

lesleydoc@hotmail.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

See how many scarecrows you can spot in the Kewstoke Scarecrow Trail.
The event takes place from Friday, September 1st to Sunday 3rd and is combined with the village's neighbourhood table top sale where almost 30 homes in the village are…

More Details
Men's March

Address

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

Telephone
01934 423965

grace.dibden@westonhospicecare.org.uk

Weston-super-Mare

After the success of Weston Hospicecare's inaugural Men's March in 2019, the super-fun, 10-mile walking challenge will return on Saturday 14th March 2020. Our first event saw nearly 200 gents enjoy a superb coastal walk, a stroll through Weston…

More Details
Murder Mystery Night - Friday 16th August 2024

Address

Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury house, Frost Hill, Bristol, North Somerset, BD49 5AD

Telephone
01934 834343

info@cadburyhouse.com

Bristol

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Mystery, Enigma, and Secrets. Test your detective skills and see if you can unravel the identity of the cunning murderer and uncover their hidden motives.
Challenge your investigative instincts and engage in…

More Details
Lunchtime Concert presented by The Eclectic Apples

Address

Uphill Road South, Weston super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4SD

Telephone
07540 580824

jmodelska@gmail.com

Weston super Mare

This is a lunchtime concert by The Eclectic Apples, a flute and piano (husband and wife duo), who are joined by guest musicians as the occasion requires. On this occasion we are joined by another flutist, Pippa.
This lunchtime concert is at St…

More Details
Halloween Fun Day

Address

The Helicopter Museum, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-mare, North Somerset, BS24 8PP

Telephone
01934 635227

helimuseum@btconnect.com

Weston-super-mare

A Halloween themed fun day for all the family including the haunted helicopter and graveyard, drench the witch, helicopter flights, open cockpits, owls, bats and birds of prey, kids free movie screening in the museum film theatre and fancy dress…

More Details
You win Again

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Direct from London's West End, now in their 9th spectacular year...
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it's time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have…

More Details
Traditional Christmas Nativity

Address

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

Telephone
01275852606

info@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Wraxall, Bristol

Join us for a traditional style Nativity, brought to you by The Redcliffe Brownies and Guides Group. Complete with a selection of classic sing-along Christmas carols, this performance will be sure to get you into the festive spirit!
Show times: 12pm…

More Details
Victorian Christmas Fayre

Address

141b Milton Road, Weston super mare, North Somerset, BS22 8AA

Telephone
01934637350

rnl.acerhouse@averyhealthcare.co.uk

Weston super mare

Step back in time at our Victorian Themed Christmas Fayre!
Guest of Honour, Sherrie Hewson (Coronation STreet, Benidorm & Loose Women)
Beautiful hand crafted gifts for all the family
From our own kitchen under the direction of our superb head chef…

More Details
The Illegal Eagles

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles.

More Details
This Is Your Musical

Address

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

Telephone
01934 317777

frontroomwsm@gmail.com

Weston-super-Mare

Front Room is thrilled to welcome the supremely talented and funny improv musical back to Weston.
This Is Your Musical is a totally unique improvised musical theatre experience.
Inspired by stories from the audience, the talented and quick-witted…

More Details
Live entertainment and two course meal

Address

Windmill Club, M5 Junction 22, Edithmead, Near Burnham On Sea, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4HE

Telephone
01278 780367

enquiries@windmillclub.co.uk

Near Burnham On Sea, Highbridge

Paul Salvage, Famous for 'Stars in Their Eyes' winner 1992 singing 'Unchained Melody'

More Details
Live at the Lodge at Mendip Activity Centre

Address

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

Telephone
01934 834877

hello@mendip.co.uk

Sandford, Winscombe, Churchill

A summer of FREE outdoor live music and entertainment.
Hidden in the grounds of Mendip Activity Centre, some of the best local musicians and bands will be playing live under a magical canopy at Mendip Lodge - home to a cider garden, restaurant,…

More Details
Easter Slime Workshops

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

Easter Slime Workshops

More Details
Gary Davies music night

Address

Tropicana, Marine Parade, Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Telephone
01934 626982

Tropicana , Weston-super-Mare

Legendary DJ Gary Davies brings his 80s DJ set to the Tropicana.

More Details
Klair

Address

24-28 Baker Street, 49 Social Club, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3AE

Telephone
01934 622088

socialclub49@btconnect.com

49 Social Club, Weston-super-Mare

We welcome local singer Klair to the club for the first time

More Details