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Attractions in and around Weston-super-Mare
The Helicopter Museum
Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare
The Helicopter Museum is the World’s largest dedicated Helicopter
Museum and is home to over 80 Helicopters and pleasure flights or
trial lessons are available.
Puxton Park
Puxton Park can be found in Cowslip Lane in Hewish just outside
Weston. It has been open since July 2007 and is fun for all the
family. There is a large 3 storey Playbarn so whatever the weather
the children can enjoy themselves and also an additional outdoor
play area. There is a ‘Pets Village’ which is home to
rabbits, chipmunks and ducks to name but a few. Also, there are
the farm animals which include goats, cows, sheep and ponies and
refreshments are available in the Meadows Restaurant or the Cowshed
cafe.
Weston-super-Mare Museum
Burlington Street, Weston-super-Mare
The Museum is open Mondays through to Saturdays from 11am to 4.00pm.
It is home to many interesting objects from the past which enable
the public to find out more about Weston and the surrounding area.
There are also exhibitions by local people displaying their collections.
There are mock old shops and Clara’s Cottage next to the museum
that was built in 1864 and which shows how a family would have lived.
There is also a café and shop.
Winter Gardens
Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare
Was originally opened in 1927 and was popular for its Pavilion Ballroom.
In 1980 it was refurbished and now has conference facilities, bars
and lounges and holds regular dances, exhibitions and conferences.
Court Farm Country Park
Wolvershill Road, Banwell
A very ‘hands on’ farm visit with bottle feeding and
animal handling. The attractions include two indoor adventure and
outdoor playgrounds with free tractor rides. Also jeep and pony
rides, a new adventure castle, tearooms and a gift shop with special
events throughout the year.
Brean Leisure Park
Coast Road, Brean
The largest fun park in the South West - 40 rides from Roller Coasters
to River Boat Rides to Dodgems and a swimming complex with four
water chutes all of which makes up to a fun day out for all ages.
Seaquarium
Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare
The Seaquarium is to the left of the Grand Pier jutting out towards
the Bristol Channel. It is host to an array of sea creatures from
eels to starfish to sharks and daily tours are available. Feeding
times are a fun activity to watch for children and adults alike.
Once a ticket is purchased, it is valid all day so you are able
to come and go as you please. There is also a gift shop and café
which overlooks the bay where a drink and snack can be enjoyed without
going into the actual aquarium if preferred and views of Brean Down
appreciated.
Crafty Monkey
Paint your own pottery studio
Crafty Monkey is a Paint your own Pottery Studio based in Oxford
Street Weston, just minutes from the sea front.
With a wide variety of Pottery items to paint, ranging from mugs
to teapots, cows to cookie jars and much more! You can make a truly
inspirational gift or a memory to last a lifetime.
Whatever the weather and with friendly staff on hand to help, it’s
the perfect activity for all the family to enjoy from 1-101!
It also offers refreshments, and is open 7 days a week throughout
the holidays, from 10am.
Weston Miniature Railway
Weston Miniature Railway is situated at the south end of Marine
Parade at Weston-super-Mare and about a 10 minute walk from the
Grand Pier.
There are also other facilities on the site which include: 18-hole
putting green, a kiosk serving teas, ice creams etc. and a souvenir
gift shop.
Opening Times:
Weekends and School holidays from February to November, and daily
from Spring Bank Holiday to Mid-September. Open from 10.30am weather
permitting.
For further enquiries please contact: 01934 643510
Weston / Hildesheim Youth Exchange
The Youth Exchange has been running for over 30 years as an exchange
between our two twinned towns, Weston and the young people of Hildesheim
in Germany come to visit Weston in the Spring and stay with local
families and in return a group of young Weston people visit and
stay in Hildesheim in the Autumn, this tradition is still continuing
today and any young person aged between 12 years to 17 years who
is interested is very welcome to join us.
Its roots go back to the Second World War, when P.O.Ws were here
in Weston and a friendship grew between the P.O.Ws and the Westonians
and when the war was over, this friendship continued and years later
it was decided that the two towns would be twinned.
If you would like any further information about the exchange please
do not hesitate to contact Susan Harding on 01934 628141.
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