Location
Weston-Super-Mare
OldMixon Primary School is situated in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Weston-Super-Mare is within reach of many tourist attractions, from stately homes to the large city of Bristol.
Weston-Super-Mare is a vibrant, modern town, which has an exciting combination of cutting edge technological industry, intertwined with a rich industrial heritage, Weston-super-Mare is a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the long sandy beach, including the fanmous donkeys! The world's largest dedicated helicopter collection at the Helicopter Museum, North Somerset Museum, the Grand Pier, the SeaQuarium aquarium and the newly opened Wheel of Weston.
The wide sweep of Weston Bay has miles of clean sandy beach, and a level promenade boasting superb views over the Bristol Channel. There is lovely coastline and countryside to explore, with Cheddar, Wells, Bristol, Bath and the Mendip and Quantock Hills are all within easy reach. There is a wide variety of entertainment on at the Playhouse Theatre and the Winter Gardens to suit all ages, and an excellent selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs.
Weston beach has designated areas for wind and water sports, and there are boat trips around Weston Bay and further afield.
Weston beach has designated areas for wind and water sports, and there are boat trips around Weston Bay and further afield.
Weston-super-Mare is a seaside resort town and civil parish in North Somerset, part of the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. It is located on the Bristol Channel coast, 18 miles (29 km) south west of Bristol, spanning the coast between the bounding high ground of Worlebury Hill and Bleadon Hill. It includes the suburbs of Oldmixon, West Wick and Worle. Its population according to the 2001 census was 71,758. It is twinned with Hildesheim, Germany.
Surrounding Areas
Bristol is an exciting city, overflowing with intriguing, traditional and occasionally off the wall things to do and see. Its harbourside location lined with attractions, boats, restaurants and museums makes it unforgettable. But what really makes it special is its energy, the mix of historic and new, and having been designated a European Centre of Culture, the city continues to celebrate in style with a year round calendar of events and festivals.
The city of Bath is one of England’s tourist gems and has been welcoming visitors for over two millennia. This historic city has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, most notably the famous Roman Baths. The Baths are not alone in being one of many great tourist attractions to be housed all within the boundaries of one city – take for example the ancient thermal springs, which are now numbered as one of the UK top five tourist attractions.
Things are different in Cardiff, the Capital of Wales. Within the compact city centre you'll find unique attractions, top class entertainment - and quality shopping with a difference. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings, the bustle of the city centre is only a few strides from acres of peaceful parklands, and Cardiff Bay offers indoor and outdoor entertainment for everyone.
Getting There
Paddington operated by First Great Western, and also trains to stations such as Bristol, Taunton and Cardiff Central. A few CrossCountry services run to Birmingham and the North.
Other stations are located at Weston Milton and Worle. The former is served all day by the local trains to Bristol and the latter also by trains to Cardiff and Taunton, but during the peak periods London trains call at both stations.
It is easy to reach the South West, the South Coast, the Midlands and Wales. The thriving cities of Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester and Bath are all within easy reach.
Transport Links
By Road - Somerset is conveniently accessible from Bristol or Bristol Airport by using the M5. The M4 connects London to the M5, which serves the South West. From the Midlands and the North, the best route is by the M5.
Bristol |
21.8 Miles |
Cardiff |
54.6 Miles |
Bath |
33.0 Miles |
Exeter |
60.9 Miles |
By Rail - Fast and regular Inter-City services as follows: From London (Paddington) to Weston-Super-Mare and Bristol serve Swindon. Click here for Rail links to Weston-Super-Mare By Air, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Exeter airports are all within easy reach of Somerset.
