Some Of The Attractions Of Weston-super-mare – Somerset

The West country of England has some beautiful areas for any local or foreign visitor to see. Weston-Super-Mare is one such town on the sea that offers a wonderful collection of attractions for any holidaymaker. In the 19th century the town started to look to attract interest away from the local city of Bristol and used its lovely beach-front to build a budding tourist industry.

This beach is most certainly the most prominent attraction in the area and comes to life throughout the summer months, short as they may be within England. The beach is lined by a wonderful promenade with glorious views over the sea. Typically for an English sea-side resort, there are associated sights and sounds of seagulls calling and fish and chip shops teasing their appealing scent. There are also piers stretching into the water as well as small amusement areas with rides and gift shops for the kids.

The beach is not littered with pebbles as with many beaches in the UK, but by beautiful soft sand, and the weather during the summer can get surprisingly warm for the English climate down in the West, perhaps even warming the water to an acceptable temperature for a good days swimming or surfing. Along the beach also run donkey and train rides, whilst an aquarium offer=s the nature lovers a chance to see some gloriously exotic alternatives to the mundane aquatic species seen in native English waters.

Beyond the beach area, there is ten pin bowling to satisfy fans and numerous amusement arcades for the kids. The grand pier s one of the most prominent landmarks within the town which features at the end a large pavilion which houses a small fun-fare.

Furthermore on the pier there is a playhouse theatre that puts on various productions all year round for its 700 person capacity. For other musical attractions the beach plays host to various concerts during the summer, the primary one being the large concert run by the entertainment channel T4 that brings in musical acts from all over the world for a nationally televised event.

Beyond all the fun, there are a number of cultural landmarks to see, such as little local museums and art galleries. Most famously however, is the helicopter museum that houses one of the largest collection of choppers on the planet.

The area is also home to some wonderful treks and walks along the sea front and into the beautiful surrounding countryside. There is therefore something for everyone in this lovely town and area.

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