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Weston Super Mare

Weston-super-Mare
Multiple houses and other buildings around a bay into which a pier projects. On the background are hills
A view over Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare is located in Somerset
Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare shown within Somerset
Population 76,143 (2011 Census)
OS grid reference ST320613
Civil parish
  • Weston-super-Mare
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode district BS22–BS24
Dialling code 01934
Police Avon and Somerset
Fire Avon
Ambulance South Western
EU Parliament South West England
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Somerset
51°20′46″N 2°58′37″W / 51.346°N 2.977°W / 51.346; -2.977Coordinates: 51°20′46″N 2°58′37″W / 51.346°N 2.977°W / 51.346; -2.977

Weston-super-Mare /ˈwɛstən ˌspər ˈmɛər/ is a town in Somerset, England, on the Bristol Channel 18 miles (29 km) south west of Bristol between Worlebury Hill and Bleadon Hill. It includes the suburbs of Oldmixon, West Wick and Worle. Its population at the 2011 census was 76,143. Since 1983, Weston has been twinned with Hildesheim, Germany.

Although there is evidence in the local area of occupation since the Iron Age, it was still a small village until the 19th century when it became a seaside resort, and was connected with local towns and cities by a railway, and two piers were built. The growth continued until the second half of the 20th century, when tourism declined and some local industries closed. A regeneration programme is being undertaken with attractions including the Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare Museum, Grand Pier and an aquarium. The Paddle Steamer Waverley and MV Balmoral offer day sea trips from Knightstone Island to various destinations along the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary. Cultural venues include The Playhouse, the Winter Gardens and Blakehay Theatre.


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