Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare is a typical English seaside resort on the shore of the Bristol Channel, in the county of Somerset, approximately south-west of Bristol, 35 miles west of Bath and 20 miles north of Bridgwater. The main attraction, Weston Bay, has miles of clean sandy beach and traditional seaside attractions. It is also known for being where the famous Welsh children's author Roald Dahl went to school.

Understand

 * Visit Weston-super-Mare website
 * Visit Weston-super-Mare website

By rail
Weston is accessible by train. lies on the mainline from Bristol to the South West. An off-peak return ticket from Bristol to Weston-super-Mare costs GB£7.50.

Direct trains are available from Bristol Temple Meads, London Paddington, Birmingham New Street, Gloucester, Cardiff Central, Taunton and Exeter St David's, 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 bike
Weston-super-Mare is on the National Cycle Network and connected by Route which connects it to Burnham-on-Sea, where route  continues to Bridgwater and Taunton to the south. Route from Cheddar to Clevedon passes by Weston-super-Mare about 5 km to the west, which presents a possible connection opportunity to Clevedon, Portishead, and Bristol. Nailsea and Long Ashton can also be reached, the area is reasonably flat and easily for cycling.

By air
The nearest airport is. 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).

Get around
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, and, which are serviced approximately every half hour.

Beaches




Nature

 * Flat Holm seen to the north of Steep Holm is also a nature reserve. It's part of Glamorgan in Wales and reached by boat trips from the Cardiff area.
 * Flat Holm seen to the north of Steep Holm is also a nature reserve. It's part of Glamorgan in Wales and reached by boat trips from the Cardiff area.
 * Flat Holm seen to the north of Steep Holm is also a nature reserve. It's part of Glamorgan in Wales and reached by boat trips from the Cardiff area.
 * Flat Holm seen to the north of Steep Holm is also a nature reserve. It's part of Glamorgan in Wales and reached by boat trips from the Cardiff area.

Events

 * Weston Air Festival was held on the sea front, with air displays and static exhibitions, on the same June weekend as Armed Forces Day. The 2023 festival was cancelled as the council were unable to pay a £135,000 subsidy, and the future is uncertain.

Eat
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.

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

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

Connect
As of July 2022, Weston-super-Mare has 4G from O2, Three and Vodafone, and 5G from EE.

Go next
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)
 * Bath
 * Mendips
 * Long Ashton
 * Portishead
 * Cheddar
 * Bristol
 * Bridgwater