Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare, sometimes known as just Weston is a sea-side town Somerset, England. Weston is 18 miles (29 km) from the city of Bristol. It also includes the suburbs of Oldmixon, West Wick and Worle. The beach is a popular tourist destination. The town has many museums and a pier.
Weston-super-Mare | |
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Weston-super-Mare bay and piers | |
Location within Somerset | |
Population | 76,143 (2011 Census)[1] |
OS grid reference | ST320613 |
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Unitary authority | |
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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 |
UK Parliament | |
History change
Iron age change
The earliest settlements of Weston are iron age hill forts in the north
19th century change
By the time of the 19th century, Weston had already become a popular tourist destination
Modern history change
in world war 2, 4,000 people migrated to weston-super-mare[source?]
Transport change
Weston is connected to the M5 motorway by junction 21 where the dual carriageway A370 goes to the town centre.
The main railway station is on a short loop off the Bristol to Exeter line. The station is called Westo-super-Mare. It is close to the town centre and less than ten minutes walk from the sea front.
References change
- ↑ "2011 Census Profile". North Somerset Council. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014.