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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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Midweek Social Dance at The Grand Atlantic Hotel

With a mixture of ballroom, Latin and social sequence these evenings at The Grand Atlantic Hotel,…

Up The Antics Comedy Night

Up The Antics bring their hit format of comedy variety back to Front Room with a musical…

Pappadoms Takeaway

Pappadom’s strives to serve the best quality and tasty Indian and Asian food in Weston

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Bike Night

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

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Brizzle Boyz Drag King Cabaret

Address

Central Walk, Front Room, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS23 1FF

Front Room, Weston-Super-Mare

Wezzun! Come take a Grand Peer at something special - Brizzle Boyz are in town for Pride!
Our friends at Front Room Theatre have invited us to a day at the beach, so don’t be a donkey - come celebrate with us! As the premiere drag king cabaret of…

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Chloe Hawkins Live at The Royal

Address

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

Telephone
01934 423 100

The Royal Hotel, Weston-super-Mare

Singer Chloe Hawkins is Live at The Royal Hotel on Friday 15th December 2023 from 9:00pm - 11:00pm

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Andy Ford - comedian

Address

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

Royal Hotel, Weston-super-Mare

Comedian Andy Ford is returning to Weston-super-Mare with his show: Andy Ford More Funny Stuff Live.

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Vaivén Circo Esencial - Whirligig Festival

Address

Princess Royal Square, Princess Royal Square, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Princess Royal Square, Weston-super-Mare

ESENCIAL invites the audience to join them on an adventure of imagination with a set inspired by the famous children’s toy ‘Waldorf’s Rainbow’. The scenography is poetic, creating a magical atmosphere, working with balance and subtleties that can…

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Pumpkin Hunt and The Big Draw

Address

Clevedon Pier, The Toll House, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7QU

Telephone
01275 878846

enquiries@clevedonpier.com

Clevedon

Back by popular demand… The Great Pier Pumpkin Hunt but this year autumn at Clevedon Pier just got even better as we are take part in the world’s biggest drawing festival ‘The Big Draw’ from The Campaign for Drawing. There will be things to make and…

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Tea Dance

Address

Winter Gardens, Royal Parade, Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1AJ

Telephone
01934 80 61 15

Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

Dance the afternoon away at Weston-super-Mare's iconic and beautiful Winter Gardens Pavilion Grand Ballroom.
The monthly tea dance event is hosted by Mark Helmore and costs £8 per person.
Tickets in advance or on the door.
Doors Open…

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Pop Up Circus

Address

Princes Hall, 2 Princes Road, Princes Hall, Clevedon, BS21 7SZ

Princes Hall, Clevedon

A pop up circus is coming to Clevedon for one day only! Lucas Jet and friends are bringing you all the smiles with their thrilling family circus show this February. An interactive performance that welcomes audience participation from the children…

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Tony Blackburn's Sounds of the 60s

Address

The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare, N Somerset, BS23 1HP

The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare

The legendary Tony Blackburn of BBC Radio 2 brings his favourite sounds of the 60s live to Weston-super-Mare
This event is now SOLD OUT.

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Haywood Village Academy Fireworks

Address

20 Whitney Crescent, Weston super Mare, North Somerset, North Somerset, BS24 8ES

Telephone
01934 312720

enquiries@haywoodvillageacademy.org.uk

North Somerset

Haywood Village Academy Firework display is taking place on Monday 4th November 2019. The gates will open at 6pm.
Tickets can be purchased upon entry - Family ticket £10 (2 Adults, 3 Children). Adult £3, Child £2 (under 3 free).
Please make sure…

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LGBTQ+ Family Gayming

Address

High Street, The Stable Games Room, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS23 1HN

The Stable Games Room, Weston-Super-Mare

Play some games, connect with other LGBTQ+ families.

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Cider Rally - Harley Davidson Weekend

Address

Pontins, Beach Road, Pontins, Sand Bay, Kewstoke, North Somerset, BS22 9UR

Pontins, Sand Bay, Kewstoke

The Bridgwater Harley Davidson Owners Group hold their Cider Festival weekend at the Pontins Holiday Village in Sand Bay.
The weekend for Harley Davidson owners includes entertainment as well as ride-outs.

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Banger Racing & stock cars

Address

Mendips Raceway, Warrens Hill Road, Mendips Raceway, Shipham, Somerset, BS40 7XU

Telephone
01963 220028

Mendips Raceway, Shipham

It's the Mendips Mayhem Weekend - and a double dose of banger racing and stock car carnage! On the Saturday it's the turn of the Unlimited Bangers Thunderbolt 24, National 1600 Bangers, Back to Basics Caged Open. Then on Sunday the Small Van…

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Coronation Beacon Lighting

Address

Uphill Beacon, Uphill, Somerset

Uphill

Look up to Uphill Hill and tower from 9pm on Saturday, May 6 and you will see the Uphill Millennium Beacon burning brightly to celebrate the coronation of King Charles.
The celebration has been organised by the Uphill Village Society. Listen…

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Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics on The Beach

Address

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

Weston Beach, Weston-super-Mare

The iconic Cafe Mambo Ibiza returns to Weston-Super-Mare in September 2024! Bringing a touch of Ibiza magic to the beach!
Saturday 7th September 2024 2:00pm til 10:00pm (Last entry 4:00pm)

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Live Nativity for families

Address

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

St Paul’s Church, Weston-super-Mare

Experience the magic of Christmas by taking part in a family nativity play at St Paul’s Church, Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare on Christmas Eve!

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DJ Spoony at The Brit Bar

Address

Brit Bar, 118 High Street, Brit Bar, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Brit Bar , Weston-super-Mare

The legendary DJ Spoony is coming to the Brit Bar on Saturday, August 12.

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St Pauls Carnival

Address

St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8UH

Telephone
+44 (0)117 942 5017

ADMIN@STPAULSCARNIVAL.ORG.UK

Bristol

Bristol’s annual celebration of African and Caribbean culture, St Pauls Carnival, returns in July 2025.

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Bank Holiday Banger Racing

Address

Mendips Raceway, Warrens Hill Road, Mendips Raceway, Shipham, North Somerset, BS40 7XU

Telephone
01963 220028

Mendips Raceway, Shipham

It's the Robin Crazy Day when the three-wheeled Robin Reliants take to the Mendips Raceway track in an afternoon of crazy, unforgettable action.
Thrills, spills, crashes and plenty of ooohs and aaahs are guaranteed as these three wheelers take…

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