Free things to do in Weston

Clarence

Clarence Park

Town park with open lawns, trees and a play area - an easy free picnic stop.

Seafront

Beach Lawns

Open grass right along the prom: kick a ball, fly a kite or picnic with a sea view, minutes from the pier.

Uphill

Uphill beach & sands

The quieter south end of the bay by the River Axe - wide sand, dog walkers and views to Brean Down.

Soft mud near the river - stay on firm sand.

Kewstoke

Monk's Steps, Kewstoke

Old stone steps climbing through woodland from Kewstoke up to Worlebury Hill - a short, steep, atmospheric free climb.

Anchor Head

Birnbeck Pier viewpoint

Look across to the historic Birnbeck Pier and island from the headland path - great at sunset and for photos.

Mendips

Crook Peak

A free Mendip hill walk with one of the best panoramic views in the area, out over the Levels and the Bristol Channel.

Berrow

Berrow beach & SS Nornen wreck

Huge sandy beach backed by dunes, with the wooden ribs of a 19th-century shipwreck visible at low tide.

Check the tide times before walking out.

Seafront

Seafront cycle ride

Flat riding along the seafront - check signs, as cycling is not allowed on every stretch of the prom.

Anchor Head

Rockpooling at Anchor Head

Free low-tide rockpools for spotting crabs and anemones - bring a bucket and put everything back.

Go on a falling tide only.

Knightstone

Marine Lake

Always-full tidal pool for safe paddling.

Town centre

Ellenborough Park

Free play park and open lawns a stone's throw from the beach.

Brean

Brean Down

A free clifftop walk with huge views over the bay and a Victorian fort to explore at the tip.

Uphill

Uphill Hill & old church

A short climb to the ruined St Nicholas church for one of the best free views in Weston.

Seafront

Beach & promenade walk

Two miles of sand and flat prom - bring a bucket, spade and an ice-cream budget.

Worlebury

Weston Woods

Free woodland trails with Iron Age ramparts to hunt for - great for dens and explorers.

Kewstoke

Sand Bay

A quieter, wide sandy beach that's perfect for kite-flying and picnics.

Town centre

Weston Library

Free, warm and dry - children's books, quiet corners and regular story times.

Town centre

Grove Park

Free park with lawns, a bandstand and space to run about.

Ashcombe

Ashcombe Park

Big free park with a playground and woodland edges.

Seafront

Seafront promenade

Two miles of flat, step-free promenade with benches and accessible toilets along the way.

Main beach

Beach wheelchair hire

All-terrain beach wheelchairs let everyone reach the sand - ask at the seafront beach office.

Knightstone

Marine Lake path

Smooth, level walkway around the lake with lovely views of Knightstone Island.

Town centre

Weston Library sensory sessions

Calm rhyme-times and quiet corners - a gentle, welcoming space.

Town centre

Weston Museum

Calm galleries with clear layouts; weekday mornings are the quietest.

Knightstone

Knightstone Island & Marine Lake

Pretty harbour-side corner with cafés and the tidal lake.

Worlebury

Worlebury Hillfort

Iron Age ramparts in the woods above town, with sea glimpses.

Kewstoke

Sand Point

National Trust headland with big views of Steep Holm and the channel.

Seafront

Seafront at sunset

Walk the prom as the sun drops behind the islands - free and unforgettable.

Brean

Brean Down headland

A National Trust limestone ridge with wild goats, peregrines and views across to Wales.

Allow 2 hours there and back; the steps up are steep.

Worlebury

Weston Woods & Worlebury Hillfort

Shady woodland trails over Iron Age ramparts, with sea glimpses through the trees.

Start from the Worlebury Hill Road entrances.

Uphill

Uphill Local Nature Reserve

Grassland, orchids in early summer and a ruined hilltop church above the estuary.

Combine with the beach walk back to town.

Kewstoke

Sand Point & Middle Hope

A quiet National Trust headland for birdwatching and big skies over the Severn.

Small car park; arrive early on sunny weekends.

Kewstoke

Sand Bay at low tide

Dunes and wide sands for a long, peaceful walk with wading birds.

Stay off the mud - check tide times first.

Town centre

Grove Park gardens

Free formal gardens and old trees for a gentle stroll in town.

Burlington Street

Weston Museum nature galleries

Free indoor look at local wildlife, fossils and the coast when it's too wet to walk.

Birnbeck

Anchor Head rockpools

Rocky shore below Birnbeck Pier for crabs, anemones and sunset views.

Go on a falling tide and watch for slippery rocks.

Birnbeck

Sunset at Anchor Head

Head north along the prom for golden hour over Birnbeck Pier and the islands.

Check today's sunset time on the Tides & Weather page.

Knightstone

Paddle in Marine Lake

Always-full tidal pool - kick off your shoes whatever the tide is doing.

Bring a towel; there's no booking needed.

Town centre

Pop into Weston Museum

Free entry, so you can drop in for half an hour of local history and a cuppa.

Check opening days before you go.

Burlington Street

Weston Museum & café

Free entry - browse local history together, then chat over cake in the café.

Town centre

Sovereign Centre wander

Free to stroll, warm and dry - window-shop and grab a bite with friends.

Seafront

Evening prom stroll

Free, flat and lit up at night - walk and talk from the Grand Pier to Knightstone.

Town centre

Picnic in Grove Park

Free leafy park with lawns, a bandstand and benches - easy meeting point.

Main beach

Beach games on the sand

Bring a ball or frisbee - the wide beach is free and has room for everyone.

Seafront

Arcades on the Grand Pier

Free to walk in; play a few machines for pocket change - a lively laugh together.