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Weston Super Mare Accommodation
The Art Deco Winter Gardens for dances, shows, conferences and exhibitions
Weston beach looking across to the Winter Gardens
Some fun for all the family at North Somerset Museum
B&B accommodation on the seafront at Weston-super-Mare
North Somerset Museum looks at the traditional seaside holiday popular at Weston
Weston's busy town and shopping centreWinter Gardens Theatres Golf Weston-super-Mare North Somerset Museum
Other than beach fun there's plenty of other things to do in Weston-super-Mare. The North Somerset Museum is great for finding out about the area as well as the history of the seaside holiday in Weston and a chance for the kids to try on costumes and see what toys children used to play with before computers.
Weston has a good programme of theatre productions throughout the year including musicals, ballet and drama. If you fancy something a bit more active why not have a round of golf overlooking the Bristol Channel.
Winter Gardens Weston-super-Mare
The Winter Gardens on Weston's Royal Parade originally opened in 1927. It was one of the main entertainment venues of the day with the Pavilion Ballroom being the focus for elegant dances and parties. It has been preserved over the years was featured in the film "The Remains of the Day" starring Sir Anthony Hopkins.
The Winter Gardens were refurbished in the 1980s and now offers air conditioned conferencing facilities, meeting rooms, bars and lounges. It regularly hosts shows, dances, exhibitions and conferences. Check the What's On link right for up-to-date listings.
The Winter Gardens, Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1AQ. Tel: 01934 417 117. Fax: 01934 612 323. Email: peter.undery@n-somerset.gov.uk
Theatres Arts Weston-super-Mare
The Playhouse Theatre was converted from an open-air market in 1946. It served as a 500 seater theatre until it burnt down in a fire in the 1960s when a purpose-built theatre took its place opening in 1969. It holds a variety of productions including ballet, pantomime, drama, musicals and comedy. Check The Playhouse website for up-to-date listings, link right.
Box Office, Playhouse Theatre, FREEPOST (BS8111), Weston Super Mare BS23 1ZT. Tel: 01934 645 544. Fax: 01934 642 768. Email: mailinglist@theplayhouse.co.uk
The Blakehay Theatre is housed in what was Wadham Street Baptist Church built in 1850 - the town's first public building and first Baptist Church. It didn't escape bombing in World War II but it's shell remained and it was restored as a church which continued until 1985. It was facing demolition when Weston-super-Mare Building Trust took it on and since the town council have bought it and refurbished it as a theatre. It is now a 220 seat theatre and arts centre. It is home to The Blakehay Puppet Company who provide children's entertainment and a range of other theatre and music groups. There is a regular programme of events - check their weblink right for up-to-date listings.
The Blakehay, Wadham Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1JZ. Tel: 01934 645493. Fax: 01934 642794.
North Somerset Museum
The North Somerset Museum is run by an active group of people who not only maintain a wide ranging museum relating to the area, but also host exhibitions from local residents' collections.
There is a series of galleries and displays housing everything from an ichthyosaur and archaeological material dating from the Ice Age, through the natural, social and industrial history of North Somerset. There are particular displays on seaside history between 1870 and 1940 and with old Punch and Judy puppets, costumes from the Regency period right through to the 1950s and pottery produced in Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare.
This is a great day out for the kids with interactive displays where they can try on Victorian costumes and have a go on computers and interactive tours. There are mock-ups of old shops and Clara's cottage adjacent to the museum that was built in 1864 and shows how the family would have lived taking in guests to pay the bills.
Entry is free for children accompanied by a responsible adult. The Museum is open all year round Mon-Sat from 10am to 4.30pm. The Museums closed over the Christmas period and New Year's day.
Weston-super-Mare Golf Club
Weston-super-Mare Golf Club has an 18 hole links course with views out over the Bristol Channel. It dates from 1892 and was designed by Dr Alistair Mackenzie.
It is a long, par 70, challenging course with its signature hole, the 15th, having been modelled on the 17th at St Andrews Old Course. The prevailing winds greatly influence play. It is handy to get to not being far from the M5.
Visitors and Societies are welcomed although there is no formal booking system in place. Telephone the Pro Shop 01934 633360 or email secretary@westonsupermaregolfclub.com to make arrangements.
Check their weblink right for more information about the course and its facilities. Weston super Mare Golf Club, Uphill Road North, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 4NQ. Tel: 01934 626968. Fax: 01934 621360.
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