Weston-super-Mare celebrated 200 years as a tourism
destination in 2010.
Weston-super-Mare’s first hotel, The Royal Hotel, opened its
doors to visitors in May 1810. Visitors came from Bath and Bristol
to sea-bathe and take the air, and tourism was born in what had
been a small fishing village on the Bristol Channel.
Throughout the 20th Century Weston was a popular seaside resort
for family holidays, drawing generations of loyal visitors to its
glorious sandy beaches.
Take a look at our
interesting facts about Weston for more historical information
about the town.
2010 saw the dawn of a new era for tourism in the town. Not
only did we look back over 200 years of tourism we also looked
forward. The new Grand
Pier opened, and the seafront promenade was
completely transformed with new seating, lighting and surfacing,
public artworks and a smart new
Pier Square.
