Weston-super-Mare

By rail

Weston is accessible by train. Weston-super-Mare station lies on the mainline from Bristol to the South West. Direct trains are available from London, Birmingham, Gloucester, Cardiff, Taunton and Exeter, with connections from all parts of England, Wales and Scotland.

By coach or bus

National Express coaches connect to most parts of Britain. Buses connect directly with Bristol, Bath, Bridgwater, Taunton and Glastonbury.

By road

Weston lies approximately 3 miles off the M5 motorway, at junction 21.

By air

The nearest airport is (BRS). It is possible to get an airport bus to Temple Meads or Parson street railway stations in Bristol and take a train to Weston from there. Bus 121 runs direct, but slowly and infrequently. The quicker but more expensive option would be to take a taxi (£25).

Most of the major attractions lie within easy walking distance of the railway and bus stations. There are local bus services within the town provided by First Bus Taxi services are located centrally, and a trip from the town centre to the outskirts can be expected to cost around £5.
There are also two smaller rail stations that alight in more residential areas, Weston Milton and Worle, which are serviced approximately every half hour.

• Tourist Information Centre

  phone: +44 1934 417117
  address: Winter Gardens Royal Parade, BS23 1AJ
  Accommodation booking, discount tickets, travel information, maps, tourist leaflets

• The Grand Pier

  phone: +44 1934 620238
  address: Marine Parade
  The Pier suffered a devastating fire in 2008, but in October 2010 the £39-million rebuilt pier opened to the public. The Grand Pier includes multiple attractions including a Go-Kart Track, Robo Coaster and Ghost ride. Entry is £1. food and drinks are available and there is also a themed bar

• The Wheel of Weston

  address: Beach Lawns, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1AT
  The Wheel of Weston is a 40-meter high observation wheel which 30 pods are attached. Each pod can take 8 people, brilliant views of surrounding area on clear day.

• North Somerset Museum

  address: Burlington Street
  Illustrates the history of North Somerset from prehistoric times to the present day. Finds from Worlebury Hill Fort are on display and other exhibits include minerals, natural history, costume, a chemist shop, dentist and dairy. Shop and cafe

• Helicopter Museum

  address: The Heliport, Locking Moor Road
  Claims to be the largest dedicated helicopter museum in the world. Over 80 rotorcraft from all over the world. Many foreign helicopters are featured, in particular Soviet-era and Eastern European craft. Also helicopters from the Queens Flight, including a Wessex. Offers regular 15 mile summer Helicopter Experience Flights over the area.

• Brean Down

  phone: +44 1452 814213
  address: Brean
  National Trust-owned peninsula 2 miles to the south of Weston, jutting out into the Bristol Channel, with a Victorian fort and steep cliffs. Refreshments in Brean Cove car park.

• The BeachHas two miles of sand, although at low water the sea can be nearly a mile away from the Promenade. There are designated areas for kite buggies, small land yachts and kite boards, while jet skiers, power boat users and other boats can launch from Knightstone slipway. Traditional donkey rides.

• Marine LakeLocated at the northern end of the beach, Marine Lake is a small man-made lake filled at high tide by the sea. It has a beach as well as a concrete walkway around the landward side, and a causeway at the ocean side. Popular with families as the water is calm and fairly shallow.

• Seaquarium

  phone: +44 1934 613361
  address: Marine Parade
  Over 25 displays allowing visitors to see aquatic life from local waters and regions of the world. An underwater tunnel lets visitors get close to the sharks, rays and other creatures as they swim by. Shop and cafe

• Boat Trips

  phone: +44 1934-636734
  address: Knightstone Harbour
  Trips around Weston Bay lasting for an hour, and also a longer day trip to the nature reserve of Steep Holm and Flatholm Island in the Bristol Channel. The MV Balmoral and the PS Waverley occasionally call in at Weston. Details from Tourist Information Centre

• Sand Bay

  address: Kewstoke Road
  Sand and shingle, salt marsh and site of Scientific Special interest at northern end. Cafe, restaurants, shops, toilets, a campsite and caravan park are all available.

• Playhouse Theatre

  address: High Street
  658 seat theatre hosting summer variety, concerts, dance, films, drama, local amateur productions and a Christmas pantomime.

• The Winter Gardens

  phone: +44 1934 417117
  address: Royal Parade
  Ballroom dancing, conferences, farmers' markets, fairs, wrestling in a pavillion opened in 1927.

• Odeon Cinema

  address: The Centre, High Street
  4 screen miniplex showing main feature films, online booking available

• The Blakehay

  phone: +44 1934 645493
  address: Wadham Street
  200-seat community theatre and arts venue, with a programme of plays, concerts, puppet theatre, films and dance performance.

• Weston Air Festival

  phone: +44 1934 635227
  address: Beach Lawns, Sea Front
  Two-day event in June with air displays and static exhibitions.

• Sand Sculpture Festival

  address: The Beach
  Spectacular sculptures by artists from around the world. The largest may be as high as 10 feet tall and use up to 20 tons of sand.

• Weston Beach Race

  address: The Beach
  October - annual extravaganza of motorcycle stunts and races over a specially constructed sand course.

• Weston Illuminated Carnival

  address: town centre and seafront
  part of the Somerset carnival season, November annually

• The Campus

  address: Highlands Lane, Locking Castle
  Skateboard park, BMX area, sports halls and pitches

• Hans Price Sports Centre

  phone: +44 1934 642426
  address: Marchfields Way, BS23 3QP
  Sports hall, indoor climbing wall (term time Mondays only 5-6PM), all-weather floodlit artificial turf pitch, outdoor floodlit courts, gymnasium, multi-use games area, outdoor grass pitches, fitness suite.

• High Streetmain shopping centre

• Sovereign Shopping Centre

  phone: +44 1934 644111
  address: High Street, Salisbury Terrace, BS23 1HL
  38 shops and a cafe.

There are many fish and chip shops, cafes and other fast food outlets in and around the High Street and sea front. Also a small number of Indian and Chinese restaurants and take-aways.

• Yo-Ji

  address: 25-27 St James Street, BS23 1ST
  Japanese restaurant serving fine cuisine and sushi

• Old Thatched Cottage

  address: 14 Knightstone Road, BS23 2AN
  Situated in the oldest building in Weston is this family-run restaurant specialising in steak and fish.

• Bengal Raj

  address: 8-20 Boulevard, BS23 1NA
  Indian restaurant.

A range of traditional style pubs and national chain outlets, many serving food, concentrated around the High street area and sea front.

Large numbers of guest houses, also self-catering accommodation and a few independent hotels.

• The Grand Atlantic

  address: Beach Road, BS23 1BA
  Victorian era hotel set on the seafront. Close to town centre. Has had an extensive refurbishment. Restaurant and bar

• Nook and Harbour Holiday Apartments

  address: 50 Knightstone Road, BS23 2BE
  B&B and holiday apartments, next to Marine Lake & Knightstone Island.

• Anchor Head Hotel

  address: Anchor Head Hotel, Claremont Crescent, BS23 2ED
  Located towards the north-west of the town, between Marine Lake and Birnbeck Pier.

• Premier Inn

  address: Hutton Moor Road, BS22 8LY
  Standard Premier Inn hotel, located 1½ miles from Town Centre.

• The Royal Hotel

  address: 1 South Parade, BS23 1JP
  Large Georgian Hotel which is located in the centre of Weston on the seafront, 2 minutes walk from the High street, Grand Pier and Knightstone Island.

Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby
Other local attractions near Weston-super-Mare are:

• Glastonbury
• Wells and the nearby Wookey Hole Caves (full of adventure for little kids)
• Street (with Clarks Shopping Village)
• Bath
• Mendips
• Cheddar
• Bristol
• Bridgwater