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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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Weston-super-Mare's Silica tower, or Carrot, as it is known locally lit up at night

The Silica

Weston's Silica tower of light is one of the town's most curious tourist attractions - and that in…

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Helicopter flight over Weston-super-Mare

See Weston-super-Mare from the air on a thrilling helicopter ride. Take off from Weston's own…

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Guided Nature Walk with Mendip Hills National Landscape Ranger, Nathan Orr

This isn't just a walk - it's an immersive journey into one of Somerset's most captivating natural…

A smiling lady in a helmet on a snowboard receiving tuition from an instructor at the Mendip Activity Centre

Mendip Ski and Snow Centre

Hit the Slopes All Year Round at Mendip Activity Centre Ski Centre! Looking for an unforgettable…

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May Madness Beach Clean & Litter Pick

Address

Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, England, BS23 1HL

Telephone
047449455386

sophiessuperlitterpicking@gmail.com

Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

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Location: Meet at the Italian Gardens, Weston super Mare. Pictures to be taken in front of The Knife Angel
Time: 2pm
Date: Sunday 19th May 2024
Nearest postcode: BS23 1HL (Sovereign)
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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

Nostalgia Cafe

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Thriller Night featuring the MJ Legacy

Address

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

Telephone
03333441508

hello@conciergeuk.co

The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

This Halloween, ConciergeUK presents 'Thriller Night' featuring one of the UK's leading Michael Jackson Tribute touring shows and an hour of unlimited rides on the Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare!
MJ THE LEGACY' is an exceptionally authentic, world…

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'The Matt Monro Story - One Voice' UK Tour

Address

Playhouse Theatre, 126-130 High Street, Weston-super-mare, Somerset, BS23 1HP

Telephone
01934 645544

WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

Weston-super-mare

MATT MONRO can arguably lay claim to being Britain's biggest musical export of all time. Indeed he is still hailed as the biggest non-Hispanic artist in the world.
The man dubbed "The singer's singer" and "The man with the golden voice" clocked up…

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Big Dig - Sessions for Families

Address

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

Telephone
01934621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Dig for fossils in our fun interactive sessions for families this October half term. Pretend to be a Palaeontologist and identify fossils and dinosaurs, then make your own trace fossil to take home!
In our Courtyard space, you can also meet some…

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CrashThe90s + Magic Hatstand presents Fear On The Pier!

Address

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

Telephone
01934620238

events@grandpier.co.uk

Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

CrashThe90s raise the bar with their most ambitious event to date, inviting Magic Hatstand along also for a Weston-Super-Nightmare Halloween special.

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Northam Farm Holiday Park

Address

South Road, Brean, Somerset, TA8 2SE

Telephone
01278 751244

stay@northamfarm.co.uk

Brean

Dog Friendly | Family campsite close to beach
Grass and hardstanding pitches, fishing lake, children's play areas and sports field. Two-minute walk from Brean Sands Beach

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Mad 4 Animals Face your Fears

Address

St Geroges Commuity Centre, Willow Close, St Georges, Weston super Mare, Somerset, BS22 7XF

Telephone
01934620959

ade90@hotmail.co.uk

St Georges, Weston super Mare

Laugh out loud creepy creature fun

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Meet The Artist: Ruth Baker LIVE PYROGRAPHY

Address

ART GALLERY & STUDIO by Aga Kubish, 4 Walliscote Rd, ART GALLERY & STUDIO, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1UG

Telephone
07715305120

agakubish.gallery@gmail.com

ART GALLERY & STUDIO, Weston-super-Mare

xperience the mesmerising art of pyrography with local artist Ruth Baker at Art Gallery & Studio by Aga Kubish.
For the past 20 years, Ruth has called the beautiful Sandbay home, where she has raised her family and found inspiration for her art…

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TEN YEARS TOO LATE - 00's Emo Tribute

Address

The Electric Banana, oxford place, weston super mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JH

Telephone
07368459461

adriantedstill1982@gmail.com

weston super mare

TEN YEARS TOO LATE - 00's Emo Tribute

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Rainbow Sands Jubilee Sand Art

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Join us and Rainbow Sands for Sand Art Activity Workshop. Throughout the 45-minute session you will complete 4 activities to take home with you.

Activity 1: Sand art picture – dinosaur or Fathers Day
Activity 2: Make a jubilee crown with jewels…

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Coffee morning at The Blakehay Theatre

Address

20 Wadham Street, Weston-super-mare, N. Somerset, BS23 1JZ

Telephone
01934645493

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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The Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival at Raddy's

Address

Raddy's, 14 Beach Road, Raddy's, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS231AU

Telephone
01934620265

raddyscafebar@yahoo.com

Raddy's, Weston-super-Mare

The 2024 Weston-super-Mare Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival.
Saturday 3rd August
Raddy's
1315 The Kings Pond Shanty
1430 Mariners Away
1700 Barnacle Buoys
1815 The Gloucester Diamonds
1930 Kilkenny Bay Steamers
2045 Morris Minor
2200 Purbeck…

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Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through the Menopause

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645544

wsmboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Nicole Barber-Lane (Hollyoaks), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), and Nicki French (Eurovision), it's our brand-new show, Cruising Through Menopause. In the hysterical sequel to the smash-hit show Menopause The…

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Brews, Blues & Barbecues 2019

Address

The Brewery, West Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 6RR

Telephone
01934 384044

beer@pitchforkales.com

Weston-super-Mare

Brews, Blues and Barbecues is back and it's even bigger and better than last year!
Building on the success of last years event, this awesome music and beer festival is returning in 2019 so come along and experience..
** More music! 5 awesome LIVE…

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55+ Life Long Active - Nature Wall Hangings with Melanie Raven

Address

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

Telephone
07814723094

friendsofgroveparkwsm@gmail.com

Weston-super-Mare

Join local artist Melanie Raven at the Grove Park volunteers yard area for a relaxed morning making nature wall hangings. All materials will be provided in this FREE session which is open to all abilities.
Booking for this event is ESSENTIAL, please…

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Seasonal Pub Quiz

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621028

museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare

Try your luck at our seasonal pub quiz; learn a little about your local history and have a laugh at the same time. You don't need lots of historical knowledge; we promise to keep the questions simple, with only the occasional head scratcher thrown…

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The Concert Carousel

Address

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

Telephone
01934 645493

blakehay@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Weston-super-Mare

The Music Makers Academy return to the Blakehay Theatre with their annual concerts of live music.
A bonanza of performances from the Academy students, all ages and stages, showcasing classical jazz and pop numbers on piano keyboard…

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