By Rail

Weston is accessible by train, it 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.

Coach and bus

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

By Bike

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

By Air

The nearest airport is Bristol International. 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.

 

Tourist Information Centre, The Grand Pier, North Somerset Museum, Helicopter Museum, The Beach

Tourist Information Centre

Beach Lawn (follow signs for sea front from J21, M5). Accomodation booking, discount tickets, travel information, maps, tourist leaflets

The Grand Pier

Marine Parade (follow signs for sea front from J21, M5), Despite a devastating fire in 2008, part of the pier is still open to visitors. Traditional entertainments are available at the landward end of the pier, and visitors can walk along most of the length of the pier deck and see for the effects of the fire on the pavilion building and the reconstruction works.

North Somerset Museum

Burlington Street (five minutes walk from Tourist Information Centre, near High Street), Mon-Sat: 10:00-16:30. Illustrates the history of North Somerset from pre-historic 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

The Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Apr-Oct: 10:00-17:30, Nov-Mar: 10:00-16:30. 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.

The Beach

(follow signs for sea front from J21, M5). has 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.

February - April
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