Weston-super-Mare

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Weston-super-Mare featuring a festival, a coastal town and rides

This oceanfront resort features sandy beaches, stunning views of the North Somerset coastline and a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities.

Weston-super-Mare is renowned for its long flat beaches and traditional oceanfront attractions. Choose from a selection of outdoor activities, such as cycling, walking and swimming. Attend an evening show at the town’s large theatre, which stages opera, music, comedy and ballet performances year-round.

Many visitors go straight to the beaches to enjoy sailing, Jet Skiing and fishing. In between swimming and sunning, wander along the Grand Pier and admire the ocean vistas. Look for the pier house, which contains around 500 arcade games and 14 major rides and attractions, including go-karts and a small roller coaster. The pier also has bars and places to eat, such as an ice-cream parlor and an Edwardian-style tearoom.

Families won’t want to miss the Weston SeaQuarium, which is filled with local marine life and educational displays. This aquarium includes exhibits on tropical reefs, crustaceans and British marine rays. For more museum time, head further inland to the International Helicopter Museum, home to over 80 helicopters from the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.

Walk down High Street and browse the wares at well-known retail stores and independent boutiques. This street is also known for its restaurants, cafés and bars. Dine in award-winning restaurants or pick up traditional take-away fish and chips to eat on the beach.

Find the Playhouse Theatre on High Street. This beautiful 664-seat theatre has a diverse programme, including comedy, film and dance performances as well as seasonal pantomime, a musical comedy stage production designed for families.

Among the most popular nearby daytrip destinations is the Gothic Wells Cathedral, which was built between the late 12th century and the late 15th century. This historic cathedral is about 22 miles (35 kilometres) from Weston-super-Mare. Drive through the scenic limestone landscape of the Mendip Hills to get here.

Weston-super-Mare is about 15 miles (24 kilometres) from Bristol Airport.  With a vast choice of attractions and entertainment for adults and children, Weston-super-Mare is perfect for families.

Where to stay in Weston-super-Mare

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Grove Park Village

While there might not be top attractions in Grove Park Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Grand Pier and Weston-super-Mare Town Hall.

Grove Park Village

Puxton

While Puxton isn't home to many top sights, Sand Bay Beach and Mendip Spring Golf and Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Puxton
Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5
Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5
3 out of 5
Sedgemoor Service Area, Western Lane, Weston-super-Mare, England
The price is RM193 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
RM193
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Weston-super-Mare. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (895 reviews)
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"Great stay.Overnight motorway stay. Great carvery nearby. Great staff. All in all- great!!!"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5
The Grand Atlantic Hotel
The Grand Atlantic Hotel
3 out of 5
Beach Road, Weston-super-Mare, England
The price is RM424 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
RM424
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Weston-super-Mare. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (699 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and helpful hotel was excellent would recommend it to all"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2024

The Grand Atlantic Hotel
The York Hotel
The York Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1-3 St Margaret's Terrace, Weston-super-Mare, England
The price is RM496 per night from 12 May to 13 May
RM496
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this hotel in Weston-super-Mare. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (307 reviews)
"Stayed in room 103 for a fantastic price. These buildings are old and require a lot of maintenance but I found the hotel to be friendly and clean and tastefully modern with traditional features kept. Too that off with an included fantastic breakfast which was excellent quality. Staff were great too. ..."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

The York Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
Cardiff Stay
"We booked this very last minute and the communication was above and beyond. The property was brilliant, just what we needed. We’ll definitely book again when in Cardiff. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Stunning 2-bed House in Weston-super-mare
Stunning 2-bed House in Weston-super-mare
Weston-super-Mare
Stay at this residence in Weston-super-Mare. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Sand Bay Beach and International Helicopter Museum ...
Stunning 2-bed House in Weston-super-mare
Seaford Lodge Apartments
Seaford Lodge Apartments
3 out of 5
28 Clifton Road, Weston-super-Mare, England
Stay at this apartment in Weston-super-Mare. Enjoy a pool table and housekeeping. Popular attractions Weston-super-Mare Beach and The Grand Pier are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
"The property was much better than expected, very clean and comfortable, everything you could possibly need available and good location. My only personal bug bear would be the towels were not very generous in size but they did the job! Would definitely recommend and would stay again."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2023

Seaford Lodge Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Weston-super-Mare

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
1 Feb 2020

If you can find a different accommodation do so.

5/5 - Excellent

Tracy&Norman
25 Jan 2020

Quick & easy to get to from the Midlands for a short break, with lots of places to eat & lots of things to see and do.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
20 Jan 2020

The marine lake side of the town was beautifil slong with the long promenade, the town itself was a little run down. Lots ov homeless and a multitude of charity and 'pound' shops

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Dec 2019

The beach is beautiful summer or winter.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
13 Dec 2019

Could do with a clean up by Local Council.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
12 Nov 2019

Clean and tidy area. Lots of lovely places to eat out. Breen sands and breen down well worth a visit