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Things to see in Weston-super-Mare (United Kingdom): 37 places and when to go
Weston-super-Mare is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 37 places in and around it, mainly Nature (13), History (6), Temples (5). The best known are Brean Down, Aveline's Hole and Brent Knoll. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.3298, -2.9569
- Places
- 37 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (13) · History (6) · Temples (5) · Architecture (4) · Museums and art (4) · Mountains (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 18 km as the crow flies
What to see in Weston-super-Mare
The places in and around Weston-super-Mare, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Brean DownPromontory in Somerset, England4.9 km
- Aveline's HoleCave and archaeological site in the United Kingdom14 km
- Brent KnollHill on the Somerset Levels, in Somerset, England8.5 km
- Flat Holm LighthouseLighthouse, Grade II listed building in City and County of Cardiff. Wales; situated on a small promontory at the SE corner of the island, within the bank-and ditch enclosure of the 1869 fort12 km
- Banwell CastleCastle in Banwell, Somerset, England, UK6.8 km
- Castle BatchCastle in the UK5.1 km
- Sand BayBay in Somerset, England, UK5.1 km
- Weston BayBay in Somerset, England2.7 km
- Cadbury HillHill in Somerset, England, UK12 km
- Old Church of St Nicholas, UphillFormer church in Uphill, Somerset, England, UK2.1 km
- Brean Down FortArchaeological site and fort in Somerset, England, UK5.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea High LighthouseLighthouse in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK9.5 km
- Burnham-on-Sea Low LighthouseLighthouse in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK9.7 km
- Burnham-on-Sea Round TowerLighthouse in Somerset, England10 km
- St Mark's Church, MarkChurch in Mark, Somerset, England, UK12 km
- Goatchurch CavernLimestone cave in Somerset, England14 km
- Lambretta Scooter MuseumAutomotive museum in Weston-super-Mare, England2.5 km
- Pierre's PotCave in Somerset, England14 km
- St Bridget's Church, BreanChurch in Brean, Somerset, England, UK5.1 km
- St Gregory's Church, WeareChurch in Weare, Somerset, England, UK10 km
- St Peter's Church, West HuntspillChurch in West Huntspill, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK14 km
- The Helicopter MuseumAviation museum in Somerset, United Kingdom2.1 km
- Blake's PoolsNature reserve in Somerset, England7.9 km
- King John's Hunting Lodge, AxbridgeMuseum in Axbridge, Somerset, England, UK11 km
And the other 13, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Read's Cavern, Rod's Pot, Shute Shelve Cavern, Sidcot Swallet, Woodspring Wallet
- Diving: Nornen
- Museums and art: Weston Museum
- Food and drink: Butcombe Brewery, Clevedon Micro Brewey, The Clevedon Distillery
- Hiking: King Charles III England Coast Path: Sand Bay to Brean Down, Samaritans Way South West, West Mendip Way
When to go to Weston-super-Mare
The best time to visit Weston-super-Mare is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:07
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:21
- JulBest time15:56
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovBetter not8:34
- DecPossible7:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. In June, 37 of the 37 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Weston-super-Mare
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Wells60 places25 km
- Cardiff134 places27 km
- Bristol188 places29 km
- Watchet47 places34 km
- Caerwent39 places34 km
- Bath, Somerset92 places43 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Weston-super-Mare?
The best known: Brean Down, Aveline's Hole, Brent Knoll, Flat Holm Lighthouse, Banwell Castle. In all, 37 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Weston-super-Mare?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39.
How do you get to Weston-super-Mare?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 18 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Weston-super-Mare as the destination and these 37 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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