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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.

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

Our highlights

Brean Theme Park

Brean Theme Park - The UK's largest FREE admission park near Weston-Super-Mare. Over 40 attractions…

Wells Cathedral

Built between 1175 and 1490 Wells Cathedral has been described as “the most poetic of the English…

Banger Racing

The National Banger Championship of the World 2025 and the Saloon Stock Cars come to the Mendips…

Ginger Pig Kitchen

Weston-super-Mare has had yet another superb restaurant added to the town's burgeoning growth in…

Bad Santa Christmas Parties

Step into a world of hilariously festive chaos with Bad Santa!

Court Farm Country Park

Court Farm welcomes 50,000 visitors to the farm each year and is also a working farm run by the…

Clevedon Pier

Clevedon Pier, the only Grade 1 Listed Pier you can still visit in England, quoted as ‘the most…

Uphill Nature Reserve

Uphill Hill Local Nature Reserve is a designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI),…

Transformers and Dinosaurs Day!

For one day come and meet the Transformers, BumbleBee and HotRod along with their transformer car.…

@Worle

@Worle is a community-based sports facility in Worle, Weston-super-Mare.

Dinomania

Get ready for an unforgettable Live Show from Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Dinomania, where…

Duets

A fine dining experience offering an informal and discreet service with food presented to delight…

Halloween

BOO! Spooky surprises await at The Grand Pier this Halloween, and we dare you to join us… if you're…

Minecraft Club for children

Learn to code in Minecraft in a fun interactive environment at our Coding in Minecraft Club.

Front Room

Front Room is a brand new fringe theatre in Weston-super-Mare. Our aim is to present exciting adult…

Laser Quest

Experience the thrill and adrenaline of the ultimate laser adventure in Weston. Step forward…

Brit Bar

The Brit Bar is perhaps Weston-super-Mare's best known pub - thanks to it's famous outdoor stage…

Light Up The Lake

The annual Light Up of Clevedon's Marine Lake is back this year!

Hutton Moor Leisure Centre

Hutton Moor Leisure Centre is a family friendly community leisure centre offering a diverse range…

Clubland Live On The Beach

Where? Weston Beach When? Aug 29, 2025, 2:00 pm Time: 3pm to 11pm A star studded…

Weston Independent Market

The Weston weekly market takes place every Wednesday in the Italian Gardens. Expect more than…

Fleetwood Shack

FLEETWOOD SHACK is a band comprised of highly skilled and enthusiastic musicians who have joined…

Christmas Cracker Run

The 2025 Christmas Cracker will take place on Sunday December 14th at 11am.

Charity Barn Dance

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Christmas Bingo Lingo

Address

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

Telephone
01934 626982

Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare

It's bingo but not as your Nan would know it. This is the pumped up nightclub version with huge party anthems, on stage battles, crowd-pleasing stage performers, and a whole host of 'terrible prizes to be won.'

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Walk Fest - Portishead Sculpture Trails

Address

Port Inn, 3 The Precinct, Port Inn, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 6AH

Telephone
07960 932781

martin.dowling@portishead.gov.uk

Port Inn, Portishead

Portishead Sculpture Trails guided walk
Time 2pm
Distance 3k
Duration 2hrs
Location Outside the Port Inn, BS20 6AH
Organiser Portishead Town Council Contact 07960 932781 martin.dowling@portishead.gov.uk
Take a walk or…

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Coronation Fete

Address

Kewstoke Village Hall, Crookes Lane, Kewstoke Village Hall, Kewstoke, Somerset, BS22 9XB

Telephone
01934 515120

Kewstoke Village Hall, Kewstoke

Celebrate the Coronation with a traditional village fete on Monday, May 8 at Kewstoke Village Hall.

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Tyntesfield Visually Impaired Walk

Address

Home Farm, Tyntesfield Estate, Home Farm, Wraxall, Somerset, BS48 1PA

Telephone
01275 461 900

Home Farm, Wraxall

TYNTESFIELD VISUALLY IMPAIRED WALK
Time 11am
Distance 0.75 miles
Duration 1hr
Cost Admission to venue (National Trust)
Location Home Farm, Tyntesfield Estate, BS48 1PA
Organiser National Trust
Contact 01275 461…

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Bird of Prey Centre Open Day

Address

North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre, Smallway Leisure Park, North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre, Congresbury, North Somerset, BS49 5AA

nsbopc@aol.co.uk

North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre, Congresbury

Enjoy getting up close to some amazing wildlife at a North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre open day.
Our Open Days run separately to our Experience Days and allow you to see over 60 resident birds of prey, foxes, raccoons, meerkats, armadillo,…

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Cafe Mambo Beach Party

Address

Weston-super-Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BE

Weston-super-Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare

The iconic Cafe Mambo Ibiza returns to Weston-Super-Mare in August 2025! Bringing a touch of Ibiza magic to the beach!

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The Lipinski Brothers

Address

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

Telephone
01934 622088

49 Social Club, Weston-super-Mare

Weston favourites The Lipinski Brothers will be playing the 49 Social Club.

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Skids -Touring their new albumn

Address

The Brit Bar, The Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

The Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare

Scottish punk band Skids head to The Brit Bar as part of the second leg of their UK tour promoting their latest album Destination Dusseldorf.

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Scooter Rally

Address

Weston Rugby Club, Sunnyside Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3PA

Weston-super-Mare

The ever-popular Weston-super-Mare scooter rally returns on the weekend of April 21-May 1.

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Lipinski Brothers - Live Music

Address

The Ship Inn, 56 Uphill Way, The Ship Inn, Uphill, Somerset, BS23 4TN

The Ship Inn, Uphill

The ever-popular Lipinski Brothers will be providing the top-quality entertainment for the landlord's birthday bash at The Ship Inn, Uphill, tomorrow, Sunday, December 17 at 6.30pm

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Bingo Lingo

Address

Tropicana, Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare

WESTON! Brace yourselves...you know our dates always sell out so get your tickets sorted in advance for the return of Bingo Lingo.

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Pride Flag Raising

Address

Grove Park, Grove House, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS23 2QJ

Grove House, Weston-Super-Mare

As part of Beautifully Proud Weston-super-Mare Town Council will be joining in with the celebrations and flying the Pride flag throughout the month.

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The Lighthouse Summer ElvisFest

Address

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

Telephone
07480517451

EP3577@mail.com

Royal Hotel , Weston-super-Mare

The Lighthouse Summer ElvisFest 2023 returns to the Royal Hotel for three days and nights on July 7th, 8th, 9th.

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Infinite Loops

Address

Clifton Cathedral, 11 Clifton Park, Bristol, BS8 3BX

Telephone
0117 973 8411

Bristol,

Centre for Performing Arts presents Infinite Loops.
UWE Bristol Singers and Symphony Orchestra concert at Clifton Cathedral on Saturday 2nd December 2017 at 8pm (75 minute concert, no interval)
Conducted by Max Davies and Adrian Hull…

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Royal Duchy Steam Train Day Trip

Address

Yatton Railway Staion, Yatton Railway Station, Yatton Railway, Yatton, North Somerset, BS49 4AJ

Telephone
01553 661 500

Yatton Railway , Yatton

Travel in style on board the historic Royal Duchy steam train from Yatton into Cornwall.
The route includes travelling along the famous sea wall at Dawlish, crossing Brunel’s famous bridge into Cornwall and some of the most varied and exciting…

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Disney's The Lion King at Bristol Hippodrome

Address

St Augustines Parade, Bristol, BS1 4UZ

Telephone
+44 (0)117 302 3310

Bristol

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The Lion King tells the story of Simba’s epic journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands.

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Sip and Paint - Weston Beach

Address

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

Loves Cafe , Weston-super-Mare

Thursday 10th July 2025 – 7pm to 9.30pm – Loves Cafe, Weston-super-Mare £30.00
Sip & Paint – Weston Beach
7pm – 9.30pm @ Loves Cafe, 9 West St, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JR
Experience an evening of creativity at Loves Cafe this July…

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Song Swap - Three musicians under one roof

Address

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

Loves Cafe, Weston-super-Mare

Come and listen to three musicians under one roof at Loves, Weston-super-Mare.
This is a FREE ENTRY show
Music from 20:30 and what a line up!
Table Bookings for Supper from 19:30
We will be serving Middle Eastern Influenced Small…

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