Out And About

Weston sits on the edge of the Bristol Channel at the end of the Mendip hills.
This gives visitors a range of opportunities for a wide choice of holiday experiences.

Weston’s beach is a sandy stretch of 11/2 miles, with the traditional donkeys and the Grand Pier. The sea does come in twice a day! Meanwhile there are delightful parks and pleasant places to sit. During the summer there is a programme of events both on the beach and in the parks. For those who are more active there is bowling and mini golf, plus walking. If you want to look rather than walk, there is a land train that runs the whole length of the prom.

For those who like distance walking, the West Mendip Way starts at Uphill just south of Weston. However there are many paths and walkways which show the country at its best in the Mendips and the Chew Valley, and we have several books of local walks to suit all tastes.

Nearby, within ten miles, are Brean Down, Cheddar Gorge, Brean sands, Burnham and Clevedon. Here there are more wide sandy beaches suitable for kiting and karting, and a world heritage site in the Gorge with its caves. Clevedon is a lovely small Victorian town with a Grade1 pier, from which the Waverley and Balmoral sail on a variety of outings. Clevedon Court is a National Trust property, as is Tyntesfield to the north of the region.
A little further away but still within easy reach are the smallest city of Wells, the caves of Wookey Hole and the wonderful Glastonbury Abbey and Tor. All are well worth a visit. But above all the Somerset coast is famed for its glorious sunsets.
There is a wonderful variety of experience in such a small area!

Weston, as a seaside resort, has a string of events throughout the year. The Tough Ten Challenge is a running event in February, and the Race for Life is planned for May. The Winter Gardens holds dances and fairs, and a programme of entertainment in the summer.

So far the big planned events are:
T4 Party on the Beach in July, The only Helicopter Show in the country in July, The largest endurance Bike Race on the beach in October, And the biggest illuminated Carnival in November.

So come and visit this corner of Somerset, we are sure you will enjoy the variety!
Relax and recharge beside the sea with the countryside around the corner.

Why not visit the Weston-Super-Mare Website - http://www.somersetcoast.com/