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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.

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.

Planning Your Itinerary: Must-See Places and Hidden Gems

Tips for a Memorable Short Break Experience

Events

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Super Culture

Super Culture launched in August 2023, uniting two of North Somerset’s arts flagships –…

Barrel and Bloom Festival

Rich's Cider is hosting a Barrel and Bloom family music festival on Saturday 10 and Sunday May 11th…

Bike Night

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

Ballroom Dancing

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

Too Young To Stay In, Too Old To Go Out!

Too Young To Stay In,Too Old To Go Out! takes an entertaining look at dating, love, work, holidays,…

Pier to Pier Cycle Way

The Pier to Pier Way is a 13-mile cycle way linking Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Grand Pier with…

Ballroom Dancing

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

Weston Super Bare Cabaret

Amazing cabaret from Seren Dippity

Countryfest at the Grand Pier

Get ready for Weston's biggest Country Music night, bringing you the best tribute and cover artists…

Hutton Moor Artisan Makers Market & Craft Fair

Welcome to Hutton Moor Artisan Makers Market. We are a community based event, specialising in art,…

Race for Life

Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK's Race for Life and raise money for life-saving…

Mini Beasts Bathbomb making workshops

From The Mud presents: Guilty Bangers

Come have a sing, a dance, & a laugh, as From The Mud bring you the songs you wish you didn't love.

Craft Cafe

Bristol Old Vic Events

Opened in 1766, Bristol Old Vic is the country’s oldest continuously working theatre offering an…

Wookey Hole - Free Star Wars Day

May the 4th Be With You… All Weekend Long! From 3rd–5th May, prepare for an out-of-this-world…

The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand-new Tudor comedie at…

South Sands Hotel

South Sands Hotel is a seafront hotel offering a touch of luxury overlooking the hidden gem that is…

Banger Racing

The National Banger Championship of the World 2025 and the Saloon Stock Cars come to the Mendips…

Tea Dance

Dance the afternoon away at Weston-super-Mare's iconic and beautiful Winter Gardens Pavilion Grand…

Ballroom Dancing

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

Cinderella

You're invited to the ball... Weston's No.1 panto returns in 2025 with the magical fairytale,…

Highlea House

Highlea House, previously known as Highlea Hotel, was purchased by Scott in 2018 who thoroughly…

Circus Zyair

The brilliant Circus Zyair returns to Weston-uper-Mare's Beach Lawns following last year's sell-out…

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Blake Museum

Address

5 Blake Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3NB

Telephone
01278 456127

Bridgwater

Founded in 1926, and still in its original building, Bridgwater Museum is situated in a quiet back street of Bridgwater. The museum is housed in the reputed birthplace of Robert Blake, Cromwell’s General-at-Sea. With the collections covering…

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Fireworks display

Address

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

Telephone
01934 621433

Weston-super-Mare

Friday night fireworks display at Weston Hornets Rugby Club
Gates open at 6pm for a 7pm performance. Individual tickets are a fiver, a family of four if £15 and under sixes go free.
There will also be a BBQ and food stalls.

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Christmas Storytelling: The Reindeer's Gift

Address

Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset., Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton and Bridgwater, Somerset, TA2 8LG

Telephone
01823413923

info@hestercombe.com

Taunton and Bridgwater

The whole family will love this magical storytelling experience at Hestercombe. Listen as storyteller Alexandra Simson weaves magic with words and your imagination transports you to a world where anything is possible.
Discover how one young…

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Weston Woods Adventure Play Area

Address

Worlebury Hill Road, Weston Super Mare, North somerset, BS22 9ST

Weston Super Mare

Adventure play area nestled in Weston Woods, all made from natural wood, including zip wire, swings, and climbing frame. Picnic area. Dogs permitted on a lead.

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Love Weston Winter Wonderland

Address

Town Centre, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1AJ

Weston-super-Mare

New for 2012, the Love Weston Winter Wonderland is coming to Weston-super-Mare this November and December.
This year, Weston-super-Mare will sparkle with Christmas spirit as the town centre is transformed with family festivities including an eco-frie

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