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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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Two brightly coloured female stilt walkers in pink and yellow costumes at the Whirligig Festival of Outdoor Arts in Weston Super Mare

Whirligig Outdoor Festival of Arts

A free international festival of circus & outdoor arts for all ages WHIRLIGIG FESTIVAL 2025: 6 to…

Steepholm

Steep Holm is a privately owned island in the Bristol Channel and is managed by a small group of…

An empty bar counter with white tiles and five assorted stools in front of it

Fat Head Brewery and Tap Room

This micro-brewery pub is a new kid on the block having only opened in Autumn 2023 but it is a very…

Hundreds of motorbikes parked on the beach lawns

Bike Night

Hundreds of bikers gather on The Beach Lawns every Thursday evening during the summer maintaining…

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Nostalgia Cafe

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Super Mare

Cherished memories at the Nostalgia Cafe

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Contemporary Dance Classes at The Blakehay Theatre

Address

20 Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1ZJ

Telephone
01934 64 54 93

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Join our Contemporary Dance Classes!
Our class structure offers a 5 week course of one hour classes each week.
Starting 6th September 2017 this class will be an hour of contemporary classes held every week by our professional teacher for anyone…

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The Rocket Man

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare

Catch a star if you can and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for love?
This is the world's favourite celebration to a musical icon. Join us as The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with…

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Glenn Tilbrook Best of Times Tour

Address

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

Telephone
01934613259

office@stpauls-weston.org.uk

Weston-super-mare

Don’t be fooled by the title of Glenn Tilbrook’s most recent solo album, Happy Ending, or at least not all of it. He’s happy, of course, and why wouldn’t he be? He’s more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers,…

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The Wurzels at the Grand Pier

Address

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

Telephone
01934646155

events@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-mare

The Somerset-based band return to the Grand Pier entertaining you with many classics including their 1976 number one hit "Combine Harvester", and "I Am A Cider Drinker"
Don't miss out on your chance to experience the original and greatest Scrumpy &…

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Sunset Sessions with John Prescott (September)

Address

Grand Pier (Stop P), Weston-super-Mare, Weston-super-mare, North somerset, BS23 1AL

Telephone
01934836613

events@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-mare

Sunset Sessions moves to a Friday night for a sunset like no other at Tiffany's restaurant, home to the best sea view in Weston-super-Mare!
Please note this an 18+ event.

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Curtis Stigers

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

For the award-winning singer, songwriter, and saxophonist, Curtis Stigers, the story keeps getting better. His string of hit singles, millions of albums sold, and a 28-year recording career aside, Stigers' commitment to artistic growth, and to…

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The Blink 182 Show / Warning (Green Day) / Jimmy Ate World!

Address

The Electric Banana, Oxford Place, The Electric Banana, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1HZ

Telephone
07368459461

vic@wsm-tc.gov.uk

The Electric Banana, Weston-super-Mare

There amazing tributes in one night dedicated to pop punk!
The Blink 182 Show / Warning (Green Dat) / Jimmy Ate World!

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We Are Family

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

zoe.scott@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

We Are Family - This fun and engaging writing workshop is for family members (at least 2) to practice writing together. Through guided exercises, discover how writing wakes you up. If life is an orange, we'll squeeze out the juiciest bits! All ages…

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Afternoon Social Tea Dance

Address

Winter Gardens, Royal Parade, Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2QJ

Telephone
01823 345612

info@ageuksomerset.org.uk

Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

Come along for an afternoon of good music, company, dancing and fun in this beautiful 1920s seafront ballroom.

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WW2 Era Hangar Dance

Address

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

Telephone
01934635227

helimuseum@btconnect.com

Weston-super-mare

The Annual Charity Hangar Dance at the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare. This one night only event takes place on Saturday 20th May from 7.30pm to Midnight and features a live performance by 'THE HOT TIN ROOFS'.
During the evening the…

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Egg Fest at Noah's Ark

Address

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

Telephone
01275 852606

info@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Wraxall

Sat 24 March 2018 – Sat 14th April 2018 This Easter half term head to the ark to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt like no other. Children can get involved and paint an egg in the morning. In the afternoon the eggs will get hidden around the zoo for…

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Half Term at The Grand Pier

Address

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

Telephone
01934 620 238

info@grandpier.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

This May Half Term, The Grand Pier is the place to be for all weather family fun! From Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June, kids can take part in the exciting "Did You Know?" quiz challenge by hunting for clues dotted around the Pier to redeem a…

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Rocksports Open Weekend - 20% Off!

Address

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

Telephone
01934 834877

hello@mendip.co.uk

Sandford

Experience the excitement of Rock Climbing and Abseiling! From 18th to 21st April, celebrate the Bank Holiday Open Weekend with 20% off Rock Climbing and Abseiling sessions.

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Candle lit vigil Weston Hospital with Christmas Carols

Address

Weston General Hospital, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4TQ

Telephone
01934 62 19 56

Annie_higgs1@hotmail.com

Weston-super-Mare

Candlelit vigil to commemorate the 6th month of temporary closure

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History and Archaeology Walk

Address

Birnbeck Pier, Birnbeck Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 2BT

Weston-super-Mare

First walk, led by professional field archaeologist Shuan McConnachie, BA, pgCerts (Landscape archaeology, Classics) and member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists. Easy walk from Birnbeck, along the front and ending at the Museum.Dog…

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Concrete Prairie at The Brit

Address

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

Telephone
07546 777276

britbarbookings@gmail.com

The Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare

Concrete Prairie have been described as 'bruised Americana', and they make use of fiddle, banjo and twanging guitar solos, but this is a distinctively English brand of Americana - they tackle anything from London knife crime to the depression of…

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Hocus Pocus

Address

Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole Caves, The Mill, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BB

Telephone
01749672243

witch@wookey.co.uk

Wookey Hole, Wells

Hocus Pocus
Exciting New Family Show Of Magic And Illusion

It's Wild, it's Wicked and it's HERE!!! Packed with Spectacular Magic and Illusion from around the world , an award winning family show not to be missed, starring the famous Witch of…

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