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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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Banwell Castle

Castle with extensive grounds open to the public. Restaurant, wedding venue and home to the…

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Clevedon Triathlon

Clevedon Triathlon Sunday 20th July 2025 – 08:30 Start Entry from: £49 + booking fee - Entries…

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Saturday Night Live at Mendip Family Festival

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Buzz Bingo

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Winter Walking Safari at Wild Place Project

Address

Wild Place Project, Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS10 7TP

Telephone
01174285602

info@wildplace.org.uk

Bristol

Go on a Winter Walking Safari and meet the reindeer.
Grab your hats and gloves and head to the Wild Place Project for a magical adventure and Winter Walking Safari. Experience the beautiful nature trails across our 50-acre
site, while spotting…

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Climate Carnival

Address

The Tropicana to Italian Gardens, The Prom, The Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1BE

Telephone
01934 317777

jane.murch@wsm-tc.gov.uk

The Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare

Join this climate-themed Carnival that will kick off the weekend full of fun. The Climate Carnival will creatively shine a light on climate justice, looking at ways that everyone can positively impact the world.
The procession through the town…

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Kids Christmas Crafts

Address

Art in mind, Longridge Way, Art in mind, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 7XS

Telephone
07837 790250

Artinmind82@hotmail.com

Art in mind, Weston-super-Mare

A fun packed hour of Christmas themed crafting.

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Fleetwood Shack

Address

The Blakehay Theatre, 20 Wadham street, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934 645493

Blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-Super-Mare

FLEETWOOD SHACK is a band comprised of highly skilled and enthusiastic musicians who have joined forces to pay homage to one of the most iconic bands in music history, FLEETWOOD MAC.

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Jewellery Making Workshop

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Learn how to create your very own set of jewellery in this two hour workshop. You will be shown how to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
Suitable for adults and children aged 10+

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A1 Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2023

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

The Annual Summer Photography Exhibition 2023 from A1 Camera Club Weston.
Held at Weston Museum from the 5th to the 16th September 10am - 4pm (excluding Sundays and Mondays)

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Blakehay Theatre Open Day

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

The Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

After unfortunately having to postpone our Heritage Open Day in September 2022, the Blakehay Theatre is thrilled to invite you to our Open Day to kickstart 2023.
A day filled with events and classes designed to show you what the Blakehay Theatre has…

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VE Day Beacon Lighting - Uphill

Address

Uphill Beacon, Uphill hill, Uphill Beacon, Uphill, North Somerset, BS23 4XR

Uphill Beacon , Uphill

Join together for a poignant shared moment of celebration at Uphill Tower, on the top of Uphill hill, for the lighting of the Millennium Beacon at 9pm on Thursday, May 8.

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She, Robot LIVE at The Brit Bar

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

Award winning loop artist Suzy Condrad effortlessly juggles instruments and genres LIVE at The Brit Bar.

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Exhibition of paintings by Susan Underwood and Joan Dunne

Address

LT Gallery, 1 Orchard St, Weston-super-Mare, N. Somerset, BS231RG

Telephone
07730431726

ltgallery@hotmail.com

Weston-super-Mare

Joan paints places she would like to be and relates to; either well-known or imagined. She is inspired by the Victorian and Edwardian periods as well as painters such as Constable, Turner and Monet. She often includes water, boats and people;…

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Rock Nativity

Address

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

Telephone
01275852606

info@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Wraxall, Bristol

Get ready to ROCK the crib this Christmas at Noah's Ark!
The last day of 2016 we will be going out with a bang! Local group, The Rock Project for 11-18 year old aspiring musicians, will be performing an alternative and dynamic take on the Nativity…

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Uphill Scarecrow Festival

Address

All around Uphill Village, Uphill Village, Weston-super-mare, North Somerset, BS23 4TN

Telephone
01934 415581

info@uphillvillage.org.uk

Uphill Village, Weston-super-mare

Scarecrow festival

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Ukraine Appeal Concert

Address

Knightstone Rd, The Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, N Somerset, BS23 1AJ

Telephone
07480517451

phillips.p10@sky.com

The Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

A whole day of wonderful music provided by artistes giving tribute to the likes of Al Jolson, Tom Jones, George Michael, Johnny Cash and not forgetting Emilio Santoro and others as Elvis Presley, along with DJ sets and more - all in aid of the…

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Hornettes Ladies and Girls Inner Warrior Day

Address

Hornets RFC, Hutton Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 8LY

Telephone
01934 62 14 33

Weston-super-Mare

Find your inner warrior! Hornettes Ladies and Girls will be hosting a fun packed afternoon on Sunday 21st May from 1pm-4pm at Hornets RFC. Ladies and girls of all ages welcome! Regardless of your experience this day is suited to everyone! The day…

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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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Uphill Village Market

Address

Uphill Village Victory Hall, Westfiled Road, Uphill Village, Weston-super-mare, North Somerset, BS23 4XG

Telephone
01934 628373

secretary@uphillvillage.org.uk

Uphill Village, Weston-super-mare

Market

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La Nativité (choral concert)

Address

St Mary's church, Yatton, North Somerset, BS49 4HH

Telephone
01934 415301

costanziconsort@gmail.com

Yatton

Following Costanzi Consort's highly praised first concert in May this year, the chamber choir return to St Mary's church, Yatton, to celebrate Advent with the performance of Charpentier's Messe de Minuit and motets by Lorenzani, Charpentier,…

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Theatre Coffee Morning

Address

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

Telephone
01934 64 54 93

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-mare

Pop along to the Blakehay Theatre for our coffee morning run by our wonderful volunteers. Have a chat, look around the theatre, try your luck at the raffle and have a look at this month wonderful Art Exhibition. It would be lovely to see you all.

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