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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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Heritage Talk - Top 10 Natural History and Archaeological Treasures in Weston Museum

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

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Roger Ellicott 'Averted Visions'

Address

LT Gallery, 1 Orchard Street, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS23 1RG

Telephone
07730431726

LTGallery@hotmail.com

Weston-Super-Mare

"Averted vision is a technique for viewing faint objects which uses peripheral vision. It involves not looking directly at the object, but looking a little off to the side, while continuing to concentrate on the object." - Wikipedia
Roger is…

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'RE-FORMATION' Heritage Courtyard Studios Exhibition

Address

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Off Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD

Telephone
01749 988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

This Summer, experience something completely different at The Bishop's Palace in Wells, as a brand-new collaboration between Heritage Courtyard Gallery and Studios and The Bishop's Palace opens to the public.
Curated by Wells-based Co-Directors of…

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Murder Mystery Double Bill

Address

Hutton Village Hall, 60 Church Lane, Hutton, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 9SN

Telephone
07838 573229

info@huttondramaclub.co.uk

Hutton, Weston-super-Mare

Murder Mystery Double bill. Two shows including a cheese supper across the evening.

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Elvis Weekend at the Sandringham & Royal Grosvenor Hotels

Address

Sandringham & Royal Grosvenor Hotels, Sandringham & Royal Grosvenor Hotels, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2AH

Sandringham & Royal Grosvenor Hotels, Weston-super-Mare

The third annual Elvis weekend takes place at the Sandringham and Royal Grosvenor hotels in Weston Super Mare from Friday 14th February until Sunday 16th Feb 2025 - featuting non stop Elvis music, great tribute acts, Elvis karaoke and a competition…

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Kilver Court Summer Sale!

Address

Kilver Court, Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5NF

Telephone
01749 340410

info@kilvercourt.com

Shepton Mallet

Time to re-inspire your summer wardrobe at Kilver Court's Summer Sale! There are further markdowns on many top name brands, including up to 70% off Orlebar Brown and Heidi Klein, further markdowns at Whistles and Bamford and up to 75% off Chinti &…

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Aura Jay at Proud Bar

Address

Proud Bar, 20 Boulevard, Proud Bar, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1NA

Telephone
01934317777

hello@proudbarwsm.com

Proud Bar, Weston-super-Mare

Drag Sensation Aura Jay returns! 80s until Midnight & then Birthday Celebrations.
Proud Bar is a relaxed venue for the LGBT+ community for entertainment with a selection of bottled lagers, ciders, wines, gins and cocktails.
All Welcome!

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Weston Operatics present Calendar Girls The Musical

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Weston super Mare

A New Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth
Originally produced by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and the Shubert Organisation
Based on the Play Calendar Girls written by Tim Firth and the motion picture Calendar Girls written by Tim Firth & Juliet…

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Supergroom South West

Address

Bath & West, Balsam Farm, Common Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN

Telephone
0196334110

info@kdgroomingstudio.co.uk

Common Road, Shepton Mallet

Countryside Crufts with educational seminars by top professionals, kids area, flea market, fantastic performers and lots to do for the whole family! Raising money for Little Gems Rescue.

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Everyone is Dead

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Everyone is dead. Well, most of them are. Kelly is alive for now, trapped in the basement of her house while God-knows-what goes on upstairs. While the unknown men who arrived with knives and golf clubs in the night roam the rooms above. While her…

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Spitz & Co - Gloriator Pop-up Theatre

Address

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

Telephone
01934 629829

Joe.Novell@n-somerset.gov.uk

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare

A SQUASHBOX THEATRE PRODUCTION FOR THEATRE @ THE BAY, TROPICANA – WESTON
A hilarious new show revealing just what happens when a glamorous French actress and her hapless assistant stage their own version of Hollywood blockbuster Gladiator..…

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VE80 celebration

Address

Sandford Village Hall, Greenhill rd, Sandford, Winscombe, North Somerset, BS255SB

Telephone
+447943561288

Martin31newman@gmail.com

Sandford, Winscombe

Celebrating VE80

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Hugh Cornwell Solo Accoustic Fund Raiser Show in aid of Lighthouse at Weston

Address

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

Telephone
07766011493

jo.southard@lighthouse-weston.org.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Hugh Cornwell is one of the UK's finest songwriting talents and accomplished live performers. As the original guitarist, singer and main songwriter in the British rock band The Stranglers, he's enjoyed massive success with 10 hit albums and 21 Top…

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Macmillan coffee morning

Address

YMCA, 2 Bristol Road Lower, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2PN

Telephone
01934 632567

chris.milard@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

The Town Mayor Cllr Alan Peak will be hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning at YMCA, 2 Bristol Road Lower, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2PN
Friday 30th September 2016
10.00am to 12 noon

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An Evening with Sir Geoff Hurst

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Sir Geoff comes toThe Playhouse in 2022. Back by popular demand after 2019's successful tour. He will talk amusingly about his illustrious WEST HAM & ENGLAND CAREER . Everyone that came in 2018 and 2019 had a great time and we have had so many…

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Over 55's Tai Chi with Kieran

Address

Grove Park, Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2AF

Telephone
07814723094

friendsofgroveparkwsm@gmail.com

Weston-super-Mare

Enjoy FREE Tai Chi sessions in the Open air with Kieran. Gentle, easy to follow movements to improve balance, coordination and muscle strength. Suitable for complete beginners.
These sessions are aimed at those who are 55+ due to our funding from St…

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Transend Skatepark at the Tropicana

Address

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

Weston-super-Mare

Skate, scooter, BMX all welcome. Drop in for a session, chill, game on PS4 & Xbox. Make sure you book the right age when booking a slot.

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Weston RNLI Water Safety Day

Address

Weston RNLI Lifeboat Station, Knighston Causeway, Weston-super-mare, North Somerset, BS23 2 BE

Telephone
07774 181418

glyn.hayes@bcs.org

Weston-super-mare

The RNLI has a declared intention to reduce the number of drownings which occur each year in the coasts around the UK. Much of this must come from education. One of their particular targets is children. This is particularly important in…

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