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We had an amazing time at The Grand Pier and Weston-super-Mare! The beach was lively with so much to do rides, food stalls, ice cream, and activities for everyone. The sand was absolutely amazing and so soft, perfect for relaxing or playing with the kids. We stayed to watch the sunset, which was phenomenal! The only downsides were that the water was quite dirty and stayed far out most of the day, only coming closer around 6 in the evening. Overall though, it was such a fun and memorable day out. Definitely worth a visit

I wish they had a sunny beer terrace on the top floor of the pier—it would make a huge difference. Watching the sunset with a beer in hand is the kind of memorable experience people come back for. Many piers in California offer that, and it really elevates the visit. I also noticed a few loose floorboards that caused someone to stumble, so hopefully those get fixed sooner rather than later.

To be honest I feel that charging people to enter the pier at £2 per person is a bit cheeky. However as it was summer holidays there was free face painting and kids characters walking about for photo opportunities so I guess this paid for itself. I took the children to the dinosaur soft play but it wasn’t particularly dino themed, they got bored easily as not the biggest play area. Arcades are large and varied, plenty of toilets dotted about. I chose not to eat so can’t comment on the food. I would say it’s ok to kill a few hours on maybe a rainy day.

The rides were great fun, and the wristband offers good value for unlimited rides. Just be aware that go-karting requires closed-toe shoes—so no sandals! The 2p machines were entertaining but a bit stingy with the prizes. Also, the £2 initial entrance fee to the pier feels a little steep, especially if you're just planning a short visit. It was a great way to spend time together and make some happy memories.

Day out to Weston Supermare and a wander down the pier. £2 entry through turnstiles. Lovely walk - or there’s a free train- we came back on the train being big kids, or rather we were full from a delicious lunch at Tiffany’s. Great views out to sea - tide was out so it was mostly sand! Played on a few machines in the arcade but didn’t win anything!

Got loads to do for kids and big kids! Tickets in advance save you time when you get there. We bought the £30 wristbands which are well worth it if you're planning on spending the full day there, but if adults aren't going on or in anything paying £2 to get in might be the better one if you're mainly there for the amusements

£2 to enter and then be prepared - if you have kids - to pump endless 2ps into the machines to win assorted tat worth about 30p. But if you like amusements then you've a good selection for when the rain inevitably pours. The pier itself is well maintained and I guess the £2 entry fee goes towards keeping the structure going, so that's something. Provides great views back over WSM and also a photogenic location for sunsets. Worth a visit if you're walking the seafront, which itself has been much improved over recent years.

We had an amazing time today at Western Museum. We travelled over to you especially to see the Paul Kidby Discworld exhibition and it was a tremendous experience. The whole museum is brilliant also! The guys at the desk were very friendly and chatty. There’s also a small free car park opposite which was great

Visited Weston for a day and saw this on my last few hours. Clara's cottage was my favourite part - seeing how life was illustrated in a home in the 1900s. Very nice doll collection by Peggy Nisbet. Also, more local history about Weston and its development upstairs. I would recommend seeing this museum before you've done anything else, to get a grasp of the history of the area.

This was an intetesting local museum with an eclectic mix of things to see, including a house. It also has a small shop, cafe and events space.

I am a MASSIVE Terry Pratchett fan and always thought the covers and art was incredible. The descriptions and art so intertwined and clever. We travelled down from Stockport to Weston Super Mare for the Phil Kidby’s show at Weston Museum as saw a BBC article on it. SOOOOOOOOOO incredibly good and totally free! I was expecting a £10-20 entry, but no totes free. We spent an hour on the show and 40mins rest of the museum. His art is also being sold in the Museum shop. Parking straight across road too.

A fantastic museum and completely FREE! We've visited a couple of times and they have lots of things for the children to look at. On our last visit they also had a Punch and Judy style puppet show of the 3 little pigs which the kids loved. If you're in the area the museum is well worth a visit.

Lovely little museum with friendly staff. Details the history of weston from prehistoric times to modern day. Also has a cafe and an old fashioned cottage that you can look around for free. Beautiful little gem.

We went to the museum during the midterm break. It was a little busy but we didn't have to wait. They had some exhibitions going on - Dr Who and a Renactment. It was really informative and the kids (4 year olds) had a great time. They specially liked Clara's Cottage. In the main museum, there were puzzles for them to arrange and a mini movie upstairs. There's also a little reading corner with few toys. It was a fun day out. They got tired so we didn't explore every bit of the museum so we'd be going back.

A nice sandy beach, although when the tide goes out past a certain point it becomes a mud flap and not inviting to paddle in. At near high tide it is much more a proper beach. Seafront is well maintained and generally things feel on the up so the walk along the front is very pleasant and a good place for sunsets.

This beach is not dog friendly, the parking is a rip off in season. The parking is £14 for the day which is very expensive and it is very hard to get parked. The only good side to this are is that the promenade is clean and there is a clear path with loads of seating. It is very wheelchair accessible but not to the sand itself. It is pretty clean in terms of rubbish but the water quality was so poor they wouldn't let you go in the water because of sewage discharge. Is it regularly like this so check before you travel.

One of my favourite place to visit, very clean, nice sandy beach, fantastic day out for the family coming back next week.

As my partner predicted, it turned out to be the last warm day of 2025 — perfect timing for a trip to Weston-super-Mare beach. Just a short drive from Bristol, it offered everything we hoped for: a relaxing walk along the sand, a bit of sunshine, coffee and ice cream by the sea. The tide was out, but that only made the beach feel even wider and calmer. We sat for a while, breathing in the salty, iodine-rich air and watching the light change over the bay — simple, peaceful, and exactly what we needed.

Love Weston super mare normally go in Off Season because the B&Bs and hotels are cheap we always go to the Lauriston Hotel It's a dog friendly hotel but is actually a signed for people who need assisted dogs but obviously families can go and take there dogs Or if you don't want to go in one of the hotels you can get self-catering accommodation quite cheap Out of Season expensive and hard to get in season need to book about a year in advance

We stopped by briefly on our way home and arrived at 5pm. The beach was empty, and there was plenty of parking. The only issue was that parking was expensive, at £7 for the one hour we stayed; parking should be done hourly. We didn't use any facilities, as they were all closed when we arrived. It was a fantastic time spent with my youngest, with good weather and warm seas.

What a big change, pier now £2 to go on, why? They make a lot of money from visitors going on there. They close at 4.30pm what? Dont bother visiting, this once was a nice place to visit, even the girl locking the pier gates can't understand English. Waste of time going, M5 bumper to bumper 20 mph for almost 45 minutes, ill never go sgain, just like great Yarmouth, this place is falling apart and prices are way over the top

We went on a rainy day during our holiday. It is brilliant value for money and we learned so much. We even found a helicopter that had been built near our house. The staff were friendly and happy. Even our toddler loved it, especially getting to sit in a real helicopter.

Had a great day out at the Museum, reasonably priced, especially as we can return free for a year (excluding some special events) Lots of things to see with knowledgeable volunteers to make the experience even better. We ate at the museum, we had a bacon bap, with loads of bacon. A cheese and tomato toasties with lots of cheese (it was oozing out the sides) 😋 Tea and coffee in decent sized mugs. Very reasonably priced. The toilets were clean and modern. We could only stay for 4hrs, so we are coming back 😁

I thourly enjoyed the visit . I couldn't believe there was that many helicopters displayed in the warehouse,For a child's point of view other than looking at the helicopter and a small air themed play area out side I thought they would have had some helicopters that you could have got inside/ played in making the experience even better.

pretty good visit, for someone with more interest and willing to read everything about all the helicopters you could have a good half day out for good price and free return for almost a every day of the year, that makes it absolutely amazing value for someone that enjoys it and would like to return again and again for free for a year.

Some interesting exhibits presented really well. Needs something else after viewing the helicopters to make it more interesting such as a digital film or a talk by a former pilot etc. How about a tour guide?

Had a great time at museum. Plenty to see staff brilliant and informative. Cafe and toilets on site as well as playground area for kids.

​It was a truly insightful experience to see a helicopter up close. A highlight for me was getting to go inside a Russian Mi combat helicopter, a dream come true. I've been fascinated by Mi helicopters ever since I saw one in the movie Rambo. I also saw many impressive helicopters manufactured by Westland, including one that could carry up to 21 passengers. Seeing so many of these massive engineering marvels made me wonder: why did Westland stop making them?

Great Island with great views of Weston Super Mare and the Bristol Channel, some interesting wildlife including some shy deer! Please note that you can only visit the island at high tide and leave at hide tide, because of the floating pontoon. Be prepared for 12 hours on the island. Lots of seagulls in April -August

Great to see this off the beach of Weston super mare, maybe one day we will get to visit!

Inspired... Images by Claire Lewis at Lewisia Photography in Weston super Mare. SEE CREATURES Seeing creatures day or night. Scrunching up our eyes. Distinguished features, dark and light. Under Weston skies. Seventy-eight metres, I stand tall. And doff my rustic cap. My folds and fractures do recall. The iron veins that snap. Vikings, smugglers and the pirate. Demanding piggy backs. Each step backwards to admire it. Lodged in histories cracks. I am dreams through window pane. Nightmares I protest. In middle of the shipping lane. Is where I find my rest. To visit me you'll need a boat. Follow Mendip Hills. You'll see my Golden Samphire coat. Trimmed with peony frills. All alone and all at sea. Trapped by tidal waves. I see you; do you see me? My rock, my limestone caves. A living legend, local fame. One big lump of creature. I am Steep Holm, that's my name. A steep holm held by nature.

Great place to visit, but not for kids. Tip: take an umbrella during nesting season, no matter what the weather

What was the Nameof the American Liberty Ship that went Aground at Southerdown Cliffs, Inbetween 1940 and 1950.? In the Bristol Chanel.

Just an absolutely wonderful island with a nice view of the county Somerset.

I've never been but 5/5

often nicknamed "The Carrot", though more resembles a parsnip thanks to the council turning the road here into loading and access only and moving the bus route down by tesco, other than a heavily graffitied bench, this serves basically no purpose, but does light up cool at night, thats all though, dont think it should be removed but it needs to have another purpose, its an icon of weston and is currently an eyesore coz its got no purpose

Arrived in Weston super mare..first time... saw this..cznt see it's purpose.. looks like it will light up..but why? To highlight the empty rundown shopping area. Think your council should spend money on getting the place cleaned up etc..

A fantastic drab yellow carrot looking thing. Apparently a work of art.. there is a kiosk that opens up at the bottom but, so small even wee Jimmy Krankie would struggle to work in there... There is a seating area used for the bus stops that aren't there anymore, this are is usually frequented by the local smack 'eads and drinks, and the smell may well be stale urine.. or fresh if you are lucky.

This is a most unusual piece of architecture situated in Weston-Super-Mare.. It's s tall metal spire known as the Silica...It houses a bus shelter and kiosk at the bottom...👍

Dubbed the carrot but it's more like a turnip. Some clown decided to use bespoke lights that when the time came to replace them cost us the tax payer £95k. It's no wonder the country is in the state it is. Zero accountability and zero common sense

I see this as a attempt to bring a arty vibe to weston but unfortunately weston has gone downhill bigtime from a place that was once vibrant to a urban rundown town ,

Love the Silica because I play pokemon go.

I remember going on this pier as a child so it always brings back memories coming to see it again. It's fantastic that they are finally renovating it with an opening date of 2028 I believe. They have a little information centre on site and people to give you information on what's happening. Can't wait to be able to walk along it again soon!

I've given this place a high rating even though it's not open and is a restoration project. If you like history , especially the enigmatic history of Victorian seaside towns then you'll enjoy the little visitor centre (lovely staff) and the views of the abandoned pier. This really is a place worth supporting imo

Remember going on this as a child. Be interesting to see it , after the restoration which they are on with. Will look great when restored.

Lovely place amazing views 👏 😍

A lovely old Pier that is Grade 2 listed which has been allowed to get into a right old state. By all accounts, it's going to be saved. You can't go on or near it due obviously to it's state, but still worth a picture or 3

Was gutted! Turned up buzzing to play the arcades, grab a 99, maybe lose a quid in a 2p machine… only to find the pier’s shut, derelict, and one seagull away from collapse. Crushed.

I live in Weston super mare and it's a shame to see this pier going into the sea slowly, pretty sure nobody is backing the donations, just get rid of the eye soar, although I hear the RNLI are getting it back which would be great!

One of Weston-super-Mares centerpiece buildings. Situated on the sea front, it also backs on to the Sovereign shopping center and is separated by the Italian gardens. This building is often used for all sorts of functions, and when we visited, there was a food festival being held. They have always do e well to keep this place up to date and it is a beautiful building.

Star time comi-con. Today loads to see had really grt time well worth a visit if your close to weston super

Good sized venue, staff friendly and helpful, clean facilities. We went for the horticultural show organised by the horticultural society. It was quite good bit lack of advance advertising meant it didn't have many people entering the show apart from cake making, jams and vegetables. All of the craft exhibits were sparse due to lack of competitors. Hopefully more advertising for next year.

A fabulous venue to host a comic con Stars of Time

The Winter Gardens, an unprepossessing building that has seen better days, sits well in its surroundings in Weston-super-Mare, itself a semi-derelict seaside wasteland where half the populace sits on mobility scooters and even the seagulls have flown in search of better pickings elsewhere. I came. I saw. I fled.

Our Band, The Shuffles Band, from Bristol were booked to play a corporate Xmas party at the Winter Gardens. The staff were all helpful and friendly. The Winter Gardens provided a stage and large LED screen which the client could plug their laptop in to for speeches and videos which looked very impressive. No problem with sound limits or acoustics for the band. The venue has recently been refurbished to high standard, the food was fresh and hot. The room is unique and feels special. We would recommend the Winter Gardens as a venue.

Fantastic venue. Very nice all-round

We had a lovely time visiting Court Farm Country Park — it’s a fantastic place to visit with children! There’s plenty of fun activities and things to do, and the overall atmosphere is really family-friendly. The only downside was the cleanliness of the toilets, which could definitely use more attention. It’s a small thing, but it does make a difference to the overall experience. Hopefully this can be improved, as everything else was wonderful!

Enjoyable little farm, large play areas and tractor rides which were a massive hit. Not much going on with the animals on the day we were there but it was so hot that is understandable. My daughter had a go at feeding the lambs in the show which she loved. Good value entry, and reasonable prices in the cafeWould definitely return if back in the area

Amazing place , not really bothered animals, great tractor ride .Big play ground for kids

Had a perfect day out at Court Farm with our young grandson. The working farm is so hands on and we loved seeing (and petting) all of the animals. The outdoor play areas are great for all ages. Cute little cafe with reasonable prices. The wedding venue part is so pretty and the little one particularly loved the indoor play areas. It really was a fantastic day out and a good way to teach children to respect animals ❤️ and cant wait to visit again.

Really lovely place, animals wonder round and all so friendly. Plenty to do if you have young ones.

Fantastic We had an afternoon here and loved it. There are lots of attractions and things to see on this working farm. The staff are incredibly friendly. There is a cafe that is very reasonably priced. The sandwiches were fantastic. There are indoor play areas so perfect for wet weather days out. The kids really enjoyed the tractor ride. Highly recommended.

The lady on the front desk and in the cafe was very helpful. She got us in cheaper by doing a family bundle. The food was very reasonably priced and fresh. The animals all looked very well looked after. Especially jodie who was being milked by the farmer who also took us out on the tractor. Only downside was the safari jeep car, one little boy got a bargain as he was able to ride it for over 10 minutes while only paying once. Then when his go was finally over, our little boy only got 2 laps. It was nice to see the kids (baby goats) roaming free.

There is 2 walking options, both the same distance. One is "accessible" and the company offers mobility scooters. The other is a harder, up and down path with uneven and varying terrain. The fort itself has numerous buildings, and picture boards to demonstrate / explain different parts and buildings. Would recommend

Brean Down is honestly one of those places you can wander around and just lose track of time. The first thing that hits you is the scenery. Standing up on the fort, you get this sweeping view of the coastline and the Bristol Channel. The grass, the cliffs, the water all blend together and it is just stunning. You can spend hours walking around, taking in the sights, and just feeling completely away from it all. The history of Brean Down Fort is really fascinating and adds a whole other layer to the visit. The fort itself was built in the 1860s as part of a chain of coastal defenses to protect the Bristol Channel from potential French attacks. The site has been used for centuries though. There are remnants of Bronze Age and Roman settlements, showing that people have recognised its strategic importance for thousands of years. During the First World War, the fort was used as a lookout point, and by the Second World War it had been updated with anti-aircraft guns and concrete observation posts to defend against German attacks. You can still see the old gun emplacements and concrete structures that tell the story of its military past. On the Down itself, you can spot old markings and large directional arrows that guided planes during the Second World War, which is a really cool detail to see up close. Walking around, you get this sense of how people used to live and work here, the effort it must have taken to build and defend this spot. The paths are easy to follow and the whole place has this raw, natural beauty mixed with a sense of history that makes it feel alive. Whether you are into history or just love amazing views, Brean Down has a bit of everything. You can easily spend a whole day exploring, snapping photos, or just sitting and soaking it all in.

This was a great coastal walk with loads of abandoned military buildings. The views are breathtaking. Truly a wonderful day out with the family and dogs. The cafe had lots of treats to get you recharged. Really enjoyed our day out here. Thanks.

Really beautiful walk out to the old fort area. Really clean, sometimes cattle are grazing. Steps or little road (quite steep) makes this accessible even to mobility scooters and bikes. You can hire both at the carpark.

Impressive views from this old Napoleonic era fort which is free to visit. Good signage that explains the various buildings and how the fort would have operated. It's a steep walk (stairs are the shorter but steeper journey or a path for a slightly longer but less steep walk) up to the top. Dog friendly but need to keep on a lead as sheer drops in some places plus cows grazing freely.

Great place to visit. Car park is well run and @£6 for all day in my opinion is good value. You will need a good few hours to do the downs and forth. Great views and a great couple of cafes to boot. The beach is great.

Lovely area for a walk & well worth the effort. The direct route to the top via stairs up (and down) are a fair workout, the path slightly less so. The views on a clear day are fantastic, and the old fort provides some nooks & crannies to investigate. Parking fees are like the stairs - steep - but they are primarily catching the beach goers, and the toilets are adjacent to the car parks & cafe.

Beautiful and peaceful place to have walk :)

Great place to walk, very well maintained.

Great walk through the woods. The hillfort itself is in ruins (no surprise given its age). I took the steps up via Trinity Road - these were steep and partially fallen away so i would recommend wearing walking boots. Some great views through gaps in the trees. Perfect for dog walkers, although beware there is a bridleway too so may be horses about.

We had a great circular walk up to this Hillfort from a car park near Sandbay. Took about 1 hr 20 with some kessing around at the top. Muddy after some rain so recommend wellies ot walking shoes. I really enjoyed exploring the hill fort at the top and taking in the views of both Weston piers. There is also something magical about the iron fort itself with the twisty trees and iron age storage pits. Apparently a lot of the pits had human remains in them. Believe the Belgae were once here before the Romans arrived! We were able to park for free outside of a car park.

Love walking along the top of the hill above Weston-super-Mare through the woods to the end of the peninsula and looking out over the old pier towards Wales. Lots of work is going into clearing the fort area of scrub and trees at the moment, presumably to preserve the site, as had been quite difficult to see where everything was. Some lovely trees that yhe carefully tended paths wound their way through; lots of holm oak, holly, beech, yew, birch and the poor old ash, quite a lot having been cut down presumably to die back. Ivy trails on lots of trunks. Great views on this clear day to the south, looking over the beach curving away, the pier, and the town towards Brean Down. And to the north over Sand Bay.

A recent trip to Worlebury woods. i was impressed with it. the pathways. layout and things to see made it a great afternoon out. walked 5000 steps didnt even notice i had. i came across the Hillfort. this is the only part that seems to have not changed at all from what i remember years ago. its still several piles of rocks. it would be nice to see some kind of rework done. maybe some type of consrtuction of a fort or bits of a fort. there is so much scope for it. in my opionion its still worth a 5 star review in its current state as its a small part of a much bigger pictire which is the Worlebury wood itself.

Incredible hillfort with a series of clearly visible ditches and ramparts. Within there are numerous storage pits clearly visible. Volunteers are doing a great job at keeping the site cleared. Glimpses of views to Sand Point northwards and Weston to the south. Must go back

customer service was shocking we waited and waited for a member of staff to assist us, but they were too busy chat chatting to each other. We left the store without purchasing the goods we wanted to the value of £80. I spoke to the staff downstairs and explained that they had just missed the sale but really they weren’t bothered just laughed and said will come down and see us next time. needless to say, we won’t be shopping there again

Went shopping here on a recent holiday to Weston and fell in love with the store. A great range of goods at good prices and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I have recommended it to all my friends! Bought my husband a lovely T-shirt in a good quality material. Fabulous shop!! Please don’t change it.

A great range of quality, modern clothing and shoes. Hard to resist buying buying something on every visit! If you haven’t visited before then you must pop in… and buy something!

I attended the shop with morning for a bra fitting, I was supported by lady called Tina, she helped me feel relaxed, Tina has an excellent understanding of bra fitting and spends the time exploring different options and styles.

Nice store to purchase different kinds of clothes and home wares accessories that’s unusual. Ideal for Christmas shopping.

Nice local store selling a selection of clothes and gifts. Disabled access, lift to first floor.

Always love coming to this place. Lovely service, lovely family vibe. The kind of place that we need to cherish.

I stumbled across this treasure trove on my amblings down the road. Polly was amazing when she approached to find out if there was something specific that I was looking for. Together, we found the perfect Lapis Lazuli ring, and after chatting with Chris for a while, I left with a Lapis Lazuli talisman and a full cup of zen and bliss.

This shop is a little gem. The lady who owns it us very friendly and takes the time to get to know all the visitors to the store. Great prices and a vast array of items including a fantastic selection of crystals. Worth a visit, whether to make a purchase or simply to browse.

An absolute treasure trove of beautiful crystals, clothing, oils, jewellery and gifts. The place is full of positive energy, and owner Diane is fantastic. Always friendly and welcoming, Diane is always willing to share her knowledgeable and I have learnt so much from her over the years, I really am grateful. I just have to share the contents of my advent calendar from Christmas. Definitely treat yourself or a loved one. It was one of the most thoughtful gifts I have ever received.

Thanks dianne for showing me some lovely crystals. Honestly, what a lovely little shop, I have alot of negativity surrounding me at the moment and dianne spent time talking to me and finding me the right peice for my healing journey with my new partner. We have both gone through some trauma and I felt drawn to amethysts. The shop owner explained the healing properties and how it draws away negative energy, she also did me a very good deal and reduced it a little. Overall a lovely shopping experience, thanks again. I'll definitely be returning for a chat a latte 😊 mike

This place is fantastic. Everytime i visit the shop, the people are incredibly welcoming, knowledgable, warm and friendly. The store is small and packed to the brim with all kinds of treasures at incredibly reasonable prices. There's never any pressure to buy, they're always so happy to have indepth conversations about the crystals. The energy and vibe of Rose & Amber, means that you leave there feeling all warm and fuzzy. Hands down the best crystal shop!

Absolutely beautiful shop ✨ stunning pieces that are all really good in value! I met Chris and Polly who were both absolutely lovely and so helpful! Could easily spend an hour or so in there! ❤️ Amazing amazing, 5* all round x

Had my first visit today and was in total awe of the amount of unique and beautiful crystals to purchase Chris was so helpful and friendly throughout would recommend to any Crystal lovers!

Massive Castle, Easy to lose a whole day there looking at all the myriad exhibits, loads of volunteers with encyclopaedic historical knowledge, great gift shop. Will definitely go again.

Just a hill, no more

Locking head castle not a lot to see now

I have just enjoyed a fabulous collage class very relaxing in a super art space