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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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Weston Super Half 2025

The fantastic Weston Super Half runners soak up the sea views and run their half marathon route…

Traditional afternoon tea with pot of tea and cake stand with cakes and sandwiches

Tiffany’s Restaurant and Tea Room

Make your visit to the seaside truly unforgettable by indulging in the breathtaking panoramic views…

Exterior of white hotel front with patrons dining in the front, a road winding round it and woods in the background

South Sands Hotel

South Sands Hotel is a seafront hotel offering a touch of luxury overlooking the hidden gem that is…

Two cyclists leaning against a fence admiring a sea view

Pier to Pier Cycle Way

The Pier to Pier Way is a 13-mile cycle way linking Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Grand Pier with…

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Pop up exhibition

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

vic@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Cheese and Charabancs: A pop up exhibition celebrating historic holidays in Devon and Somerset.

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Weston Super Bare Cabaret

Address

The Front Room Theatre, Central Walk, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1FF

Telephone
07746688858

Serendippityburlesque@gmail.com

Weston Super Mare

Amazing cabaret from Seren Dippity

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Bank Holiday Weekend Music

Address

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

Telephone
01934 626 982

hello@whatsnextfest.com

The Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare

Celebrate the bank holiday weekend in style and join us for an evening of vibrant live music, featuring Vinyl Seduction Vs Digital Dreams!

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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
Saturday 3rd August
Brunello Lounge
1430 Sharp as Razors
1545 Purbeck Storm
1700 Spinnaker Shanty
1815 The Dreckleys
1930 Mariners Away
2045 CASK
2200 Friggitt
All monies, after costs,…

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Meet the Gardener

Address

The Hestercombe Gardens Trust, Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG

Telephone
01823 413923

info@hestercombe.com

Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton

Before you explore the summertime gardens, meet one of our friendly garden team for an introduction to the unique combination of Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian garden design at Hestercombe.
Every Friday in June

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The Addams Family at The Quarry

Address

Old Town Quarry, Queens Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2LU

Telephone
01934 62 80 50

Weston-super-Mare

What we say: Family Halloween movies, where fancy dress is a must Con artists plan to fleece the eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long lost Uncle Fester. This film is a PG - Gates Open at 5.00pm Film starts around 6.00pm…

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Aubrey Blakeledge with special guest Joe Brooks

Address

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

Telephone
01934 642549

thebritbarweston@gmail.com

The Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare

Improvisational musical comedy from a beardy shouty man.
"Surreal, Hilarious & Strangely Theraputic"
"If Brian Blessed, Eddie Izzard & Ross Noble raised a hairy cardiganed baby together"
Special guest: local funny geezer Joe Brooks

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Hillfolk Noir

Address

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

Telephone
01963 350 980

hlleary@hotmail.co.uk

Castle Cary

Hillfolk Noir from Idaho is a trio of neo-traditionalists playing traditional music on traditional instruments for non-traditional times. They call it Junkerdash and its a sound brewed from folk, bluegrass, punk and string band blues. Goes well with…

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Justin Newlands -The Great Ming Code

Address

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

Telephone
01934 632567

zoe.scott@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Justin Newlands - 'The Great Ming Code - how the law book of the Ming Dynasty attempted to harmonise human society with the will of Heaven.'- In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang claimed to have obtained the Mandate of Heaven to rule China. In return, the first…

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The Grand Pier Wedding and Event Showcase

Address

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

Telephone
01934 646 155

events@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

The Grand Pier will once again be opening our doors on Sunday 16th September and giving you the opportunity to meet our experienced Wedding & Events Coordinators and see how our function rooms can be beautifully transformed for your wedding ceremony…

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Heritage Talk - Greek Easter

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 - Greek Easter

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Christmas Crafts Workshop

Address

Catch the Light Shop, Opposite the All For Healthy Living Centre, St Andrews Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 3SS

Telephone
01934 42 61 96

St Andrews Parade, Weston-super-Mare

Free family workshops for Christmas Crafts on a Budget on 2nd December and 9th December from 10am - 1pm.
Free if you have less than a full level 2 qualifcation or are in reciept of certain benefits, otherwise £10 per adult.
Maximum two…

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Jimeoin: Who's Your Man?!

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Live comedy's internationally acclaimed Jimeoin returns with an hilarious evening of World-Class stand-up on his brilliantly funny new tour show Who's Your Man?!
Yours might be one of the hundreds of millions of views of his online comedy clips, or…

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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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SMOOSH!

Address

The Old Victorian Cafe (opposite Pierre Bistro), The Promenade, The Old Victorian Cafe (opposite Pierre Bistro), Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AT

Telephone
01934 317777

jane.murch@wsm-tc.gov.uk

The Old Victorian Cafe (opposite Pierre Bistro), Weston-super-Mare

Paraorchestra brings high-energy wind and brass band and a troupe of dancers to the streets of Weston for an on-the-move performance - think Fatboy Slim meets Kate Bush meets Basement Jaxx.
In SMOOSH!, a core of Paraorchestra musicians, plus an…

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Edith's Dream & Lighthouse Weston Spring Party

Address

St Paul's, Walliscote Road, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, BS23 1EF

Telephone
01934613259

info@lighthouse-weston.org.uk

Weston-super-mare

Spring Party with Marvin Da' Jazzman and Jon Clare

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Kids Spookfest

Address

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

Telephone
01934 646 155

events@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

This self-led experience promises to be a great day out for all the family where your little ones can celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun environment.
The Halloween activities and rides will run from 12pm-4pm, followed by a special Halloween…

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Cheddar Male Choir Concert

Address

Victoria Methodist Church, Weston-super-mare, North Somerset, BS23

Telephone
07780860341

contactcheddarmalechoir@gmail.com

Weston-super-mare

Joint Concert Cheddar Male Choir and Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir. 11 March at 7:30pm doors open 7pm in aid of Prostate Cancer appeal. Tickets on sale on the door at Victoria Methodist Church.

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