About Us
Weston-super-Mare’s Seagull Festival
📅 Saturday 22nd August 2026
⏰ 12pm – 2pm (to be confirmed)
Location:
📍Weston Museum, Burlington Street Weston-super-Mare
Event Description:
Following the phenomenal success of Weston-super-Mare's first ever Seagull Festival in 2025, it is back even bigger and louder for 2026!
Get ready for a seaside spectacle like no other with this fun-filled contest for all ages to see who can deliver the most convincing gull call.
SeaGull Boy Cooper Wallace the 11-year-old double-European champion whose talents have brought him worldwide fame was our head judge for last year's contest which brought national and international publicity to Weston-super-Mare.
It's fun and laughter all the way and anybody can take part.
How to Take Part:
The championship is open to everyone, with two categories:
👶 Under 12s
🧓 Over 12s (including adults & grandparents!)
To secure your place, please email vic@wsm-tc.gov.uk with:
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Your name
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Your age
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A contact phone number
(A limited number of entries will also be accepted on the day – but advance sign-up is strongly recommended!)
Why Take Part?
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Fun for the whole family
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A chance to be crowned Weston’s Seagull Festival Champion
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Guaranteed laughter, applause, and loads of fun
Join us and see if you have what it takes to out-screech the gulls!
