Local Information
Weston-super-Mare is a seaside resort, town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is located on the Bristol Channel coast, 18 miles south west of Bristol, spanning the coast between the bounding high ground of Worlebury Hill and Bleadon Hill. Once a small fishing village of just a couple of hundred people Weston-super-Mare is now the largest town in North Somerset and one of the most popular seaside resorts in the country with its wide sandy beach and seaside attractions including a long promenade, the Winter Gardens and Grand Pier. The success story has grown since early Victorian times and Weston which since 1983 has been twinned with Hildesheim, Germany, now has a population of around 76,000 and is still increasing. The dual carriageway linking Junction 21 of the M5 motorway with the town centre has brought a wide range of businesses including offices, retail, leisure and warehousing. Weston also has a growing commuter population as Bristol is only some 20 miles away and is well served by car, rail and local bus services. As a principal town in the area there are the extensive shopping facilities one would expect including the Sovereign Shopping Centre. There is a complete range of housing within the town and on the outskirts, which range from Victorian terraced, flat conversions and modern apartments right through to some grand Victorian houses on the hillside overlooking the town. The renowned Mendip Hills and the Quantocks, areas of outstanding natural beauty, are within traveling distance of Weston-super-Mare and from its sea front there are views across the Channel to the Welsh coastline in the distance. The towns of Cheddar, Glastonbury and Wells are all within easy reach as is Bristol International Airport.
Useful Telephone numbers for Weston-Super-Mare
(All numbers are 01934 unless stated)
For enquiries regarding Schools, Playgroups, Nurseries and Child-minders contact: North Somerset Council 888888
Council Tax enquiries to:
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Liberata 888000
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Chemists
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Boots 629068
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Co-operative Milton Road 623873
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Day Lewis, Locking Road 622043
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Lloyds Pharmacy, Waterloo Street 620740
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Lloyds Pharmacy, Worle 514392
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Citizens Advice Bureau 0870 1212017
N.Somerset Citizens Advice Bureau 836200
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Dentists
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Beaconsfield Dental Surgery 626677
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Dental Spa 627319
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Houstons Dental Surgery 622824
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Moorland Road Dental Surgery 623420
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Oxford Street Dental Surgery 629058
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Twenty 2 Dental Practice 620220
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Walliscote Road Surgery 629856
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Whitecross Dental Surgery 621771
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Doctors
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Cedars Surgery, Worle 515878
Clarence Park Surgery 415080
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Graham Road Surgery 628111
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Locking Castle Medical Centre 524260
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Longton Grove Surgery 628118
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Milton Road Surgery 249554
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New Court Surgery 624242
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Riverbank Medical Centre, Worle 521133
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Stafford Place Surgery 415212
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The Village Surgery, Worle 51667
Tudor Lodge Surgery 6226651
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Worle Medical Practice 516789
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Schools
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A full list of primary and secondary schools
can be found by visiting the
North Somerset Council website:
www.n-somerset.gov.uk
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Solicitors
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Berry Redmond Gordon & Penney 414161
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Berry Redmond Gordon & Penney, Worle 513963
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Britton & Co, Worle 522000
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Hall Ward & Fox 626656
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John Hodge Solicitors 410910
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Powells with Chawner Grey 623501
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Wards Solicitors 413535
Wards Solicitors, Worle 510366
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Sports Amenities
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Clarence Bowling Club 632748
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Hutton Moor Leisure Centre 425900
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Victoria Bowling Club 623993
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Weston Bay Yacht Club 07706 186200
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Weston Cricket Club 623101
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Weston Football Club 621618
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Weston Squash Club 622097
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Weston Rugby Club 625643
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Weston Tennis Club 628070
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Weston-super-Mare Golf Club 626968
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Woodlands Lawn Tennis 628902
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Worlebury Golf Club 625789
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Emergency Services
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British Gas (Leaks) 0800 111999
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British Gas (Enquiries) 0800 048 0202
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Bristol Water 01179 665 881
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Western Power Distribution 0800 678 3105
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Electricity (Enquiries) 0800 365300
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Hospitals
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Bristol Royal Infirmary 01179 230000
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Frenchay Hospital 01179 505050
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Southmead Hospital 01179 505050
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Weston Hospital 636363
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Library 426010
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Nurseries
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Apple Orchard, Orchard Place 629558
Busy Bee, Locking Castle 519850
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Early Birds Day Nursery, Worle 522713
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Honeytree Day Nursery, Uphill 414471
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Little Dumplings, Orchard Street 415155
Stanger Montessori Day Nursery 626546
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Police 0845 456 7000
Post 16 Education
Weston College 411411
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Post Offices
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Weston-s-Mare 08457223344
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Milton 623546
Worle 08457223344
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Playgroups
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Noah’s Ark Pre-School 412735
St. Annes, Hewis 876391
St. Marks, Worle 515922
St Nicholas Church, Uphill 413408
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Peek-a-boo Day Nursery, Worle 510046
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Surveyors
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Frank Barlow 520550
Pete Emery 01278 784053
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Paul Sheldon 751228
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Travel Information
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Bristol Airport 0871 334 4344
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First Bus 01172 444040
Traveline 0871 200 2233
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Trains GWR 0345 7000 125
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Tourist Information 888800
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Veterinary Surgeries
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Beaconsfield Road 624608
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Clarendon Road 629744
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Green Pastures, Weston Village 622022
Vets4Pets 642444
Wellpets 631777
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