Weston-super-Mare Attractions
Weston-super-Mare (pop. 57,600), one of the largest seaside resorts in England, can also be reached from Bristol by boat. Lying lower down the Severn estuary, on the Bristol Channel, it has a 2mi/3km-long beach, beautiful parks, excellent sports and recreational facilities and a boating lake. The crescents and terraces, characteristic of the town, were built in the 19th century.
Bristol Channel - Steep Holm
The uninhabited islands of Steep Holm and Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel are chiefly of interest to ornithologists, being the haunt of countless seabirds.
Birdwatching is best during spring and early summer.
Birdwatching is best during spring and early summer.
Weston - International Helicopter Museum
Re-opened in 1989 under its current name, the International Helicopter Museum holds an impressive number of rotary wing aircraft from many parts of the world.
Visitors should take particular note of the Westland company's prototype helicopters, the Czechoslovakian Mil-4 and the SM-1 and Sm-2 from Poland.
Visitors should take particular note of the Westland company's prototype helicopters, the Czechoslovakian Mil-4 and the SM-1 and Sm-2 from Poland.
International Helicopter Museum
Weston-super-Mare Airport
Locking Moor Road
Weston-super-Mare BS24 8PP
England
Weston-super-Mare Airport
Locking Moor Road
Weston-super-Mare BS24 8PP
England
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Weston - Yatton (Congressbury)
In Yatton and Congressbury, between Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, there are interesting Perpendicular churches.
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