Weston-super-Mare Tourist Attractions
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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.
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.
Axbridge, England
Axbridge is near Cheddar and noted for its strawberries. Axbridge is an active community that hosts numerous events throughout the year such as the Progressive Supper, Somerset Showcase and Santa in the Square.
King John's Hunting Lodge
Contrary to its name, this early 15th century merchant's timber-framed house has nothing to do with King John or hunting. It was used as an ale house in the 17th and 18th centuries. Since then it has been extensively restored and converted into a museum of local history and archaeology.The property is owned by the National Trust.
Bristol Channel - Flat Holm
The uninhabited island of Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel is of interest to ornithologists, because of its population of seabirds.
Weston - Yatton (Congressbury)
In Yatton and Congressbury, between Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, there are interesting Perpendicular churches.
Weston - Woodspring Museum
The Woodspring Museum offers a fascinating account of Weston's history.
