Uncovering The Truth: Is Weston-super-mare As Bad As They Say?
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- Is Weston-Super-Mare really that bad ? Come with us as we explore this popular Somerset resort and find out. The press has slated Weston-Super-Mare a lot and even stated that it is the worst seaside resort in the UK.
We check out the seafront, town centre, marine lake and the Grand pier. To find out if Weston-Super-mare really is that bad,or not.
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Great video. Haven't been to Weston for a long time, but spent many happy times there when the children were growing up in the 1990's. My parents had a static caravan in Warren Farm Caravan Park so Weston was only a 25 minute drive. Since covid, we've not been able to go anywhere, so your video brought back some great memories. Thank you. 👍
Ah thank you. It gets slated a lot but we have so many happy memories too. With our kids and my parents. We live in Gloucester and it is a quick run down the motorway for us.
Glad it brought back some memories for you. Best wishes from us both. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Yes
It looks pretty nice to me, Watto and Kim. We enjoyed the tour. The donkeys too! I think the negativity is to get views or sell papers. Shame. We'd love it there!
Thanks Dave & Kathy, It was actually a great walk around & the town itself was busy. Lots of memories for us. Have a good weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Hi, my family and I stayed at the Premier Inn on the sea front. It was a great hotel and in a prime position and a good base as we also visited the cheddar gorge which is only a short distance away, as well as Clarks village shopping outlet. On the whole we had a great weekend at Weston and would definitely recommend it for a weekend break. Good Luck.
That’s great. I totally agree that Weston is not as the press say and is thriving and popular. Also as you say it is a good base to visit the surrounding area. Thank you for commenting. I hope you enjoy the video once it is live. Join us for a chat tomorrow from 7:30 pm. Have a good weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Good point! Cheddar is great 👍
I'm looking forward to watching this one! Even though we have a son named Weston, Ian refuses to go to WSM!! I'm curious to see what it's like. And if there are donkeys and ice cream vans there ;-)
I could give the game away but I need the watch time so I won’t. 🤣.
@@WanderingwithWatto definitely don't give the game away! I'm looking forward to watching.
Oo not been here for ages. I think I did a how here but can't remember much about it! Expensive parking!!! Compared to Rhyl it looks lush! Hey on that wheel! The views are amazing. Fair play, you showed it in a great light. It looks fine. Hope you guys are doing ok. Don't have a rusty tug now will you! I can't believe you didn't play the 2p falls! Opportunity missed! Fish n chips - yes!!! Looks delicious. Loved it guys 🍻
Weston is the Rhyl of the West Country. But tbh we love it. Soo many memories here don’t like seeing it slagged off.
I think the wheel had a weight restriction. 🤣. Not had a rusty tug for a while. 🤣🤣. Yeah we are ok been tough not gonna lie but we are in Cornwall now for two weeks just reset reboot before the funeral.
Thanks as always guys. Love ya both. 🍻. Cheers 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
5:52 YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY TO PARK ON THE BEACH!!!!!
However the council would like you to think you have to!
Again the parking attendants say different as do the signs 🤷🏻♂️
We’re from Bristol and always loved a day at Weston, since the pier has changed hands and the arcades are not the same anymore we tend to just drive through and head to Brean and then on to burnham for dinner and cockles from the fresh seafood shop😂
Burnham is good too. But Weston gets a bad press for no reason. always busy so everyone can't be wrong.
Morning Wato and Kim
Sorry we seemed to have missed this one.
We've never been to Weston-super-Mare
Loved the squirrel at the start.
Expensive to park
What a fabulous beach, Boo would love a run on there. So would have to visit between September and May when dogs are allowed. Or go to the other side which allows dogs.
Cash only!!!!!who carries cash now
Very quiet though
Thanks for showing us Weston-super-Mare, you did a great job.
Hope you are both well ❤
Thanks guys. Weston gets bashed a lot but we always enjoy a day out there. Closest seaside for us.
Be good. Have a good weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
£14 all day parking! At the moment it is kicking off in Seaham because the council introduced a £1.50 per hour charge or £3.00 all day along the seafront car parks! Admittedly it isn't a town the size of WSM but still.
I don't know who writes these articles but they seem so very biased to favour certain resorts and knock others. Great video Watto.
Thanks Andy. Yes £14 is extorstiinate. But a few steers away is free. Glad you enjoyed it. See you soon. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Nice film 🎥 been on the open top bus 🚌 many times over the last few years. It’s a shame it’s got a bit run down 🫣I go there 3-4 times a year BUT I STAY IN CLEVEDON ITS NICER 🥰
Thanks. Yeah we always enjoy a little day out. As we live In Gloucester.
Clevedon is nice too. We like the pier there and a wander along the front.
Thanks for watching. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Hi Watto & Kim! The car park prices were rather steep. The sandy beach looked lovely. The Victorian architecture was attractive but some of the buildings looked rather run down and sad. The town didn't have too many closed shops and there seemed to be plenty of people around. Surprised you had to pay for the pier! Not in Norfolk. Overall, the resort looked pretty nice. A very well-researched and narrated video. Great job! 👍😊
Why, thank you Brit Girls for your great comments. We had heard so many bad things about it, but it was absolutely fine & thriving. Have a good weekend both. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Really good wonder that Watto (windy (it’s always windy isn’t it lol 😂)) but nice bit of blue sky
What is where the old dolphin centre and market used to be Paul ?? I haven’t been down since it was demolished
Best wishes to you and yours 🙏🏼
Simon
Hi Simon thanks for watching complex. mate. I think it is a big Cinema complacency I did film it but the camera was in Timelapse mode 🤷🏻♂️ doh. We always love a day out in Weston. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Hello Watto and Kim, yes its pretty much as I remembered, cant say you would say it was bad, lovely beaches, dog friendly a bonus and theres a pier even if you have to pay!, going to the loo isn't too expensive either. The gardens looked lovely, great video and walking tour, thank you for sharing x Julie and Tony x
Thank you Julie & Tony, we have so many happy memories there. But we did not need to be concerned as it is thriving. Have a great weekend both 👍🏻🚶♀️🚶🏻♂️
Parking there is just like downtown Halifax...you have to empty your wallet just to lay down the car. Always great to have a nice sandy beach to stroll along. I'd say it was a marvelous area...get that parking ($) taken care of and those empty store fronts would be full once again as more and more people would be about! Sometimes I wonder where some negativity on some areas even gets its start.
Great comment my friend. I’m afraid parking in any towns is just crazy now. We always search out free spots when we can. Negativity seems to be a trend at the moment. But I prefer to be positive. Thanks for coming along. Take care and have a great weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
We've been to weston 5 times in the last 3yrs, the last time was in may.
We will be there again in September and it's booked again for may nxt year.
WE LOVE WESTON SUPER MARE❤
Good on you. Totally agree. Can’t beat a bit if seaside fun at Weston. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Hey watto 😊 sammy sure was a confident squirrel at the start. Looks a nice big Sandy beach front to me. Never been but it Looks a nice place to me to visit.
Glad you enjoyed it Yasmin. Sammy and his mates mobbed us to be honest. Yeah we love Weston and it is a great day trip for a bit of seaside fun. 👍🚶♂️🚶♀️
Catching up! Warm wishes from Millionaire Paul 👋
Bless you my friend. Appreciate your support always. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Thanks for your wonderful tour. This place looks really nice ❤ Have a great weekend 😊
Thank you. We always enjoy a day out there. Enjoy your weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Drove passed it when I was a kid with my parents but we never stopped to see what it was like there. Well the beach and park looked fine to me with friendly squirrels too and I remember you taking your dad there as well. Paying to use the look in my pet hate when we are out and who carries cash about now anyway. One thing that is always the last to go is the amusements, which drive me bonkers but I did like the train and the House of Horrors - it all looks fine to me, cannot see a massive issue at all, cheers Alan
Can’t beat a bit of Weston Alan. Pay loos are just a bloody con and are everywhere. Parking is always a bug bare. But if you search there is usually a spot to be found. Thanks for watching mate. Hood you both have a good weekend. We are now in Cornwall for two weeks so will be filling up the SD cards no doubt. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
In live in Weston super made its not a bad place used to work before it was burnt down hope you like our Town
As we stress in the video all the way through. Weston has so many good memories for our family. And we still enjoy visiting.
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Thanks. Great video.
I agree with you, it looks great.
We're holidaying there soon so looking forward to it
Thanks for watching. We love a day out in Weston. A good many things in the area to do as well. I hope you enjoy your hols. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Hi beautiful squirrels beautiful place 😍
Thanks for coming along. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
I enjoyed this a spark of old memories for me-Thank you Watto 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it James. Thanks for coming along with us. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
That was a good watch👍
I love it there. I agree with everything you said at the end.
Some people are never happy though. I like the Wetherspoons there. Perfect spot.
The pier is great.
Nice video👌👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it Jamie. If it was that bad there wouldn't be as many people there enjoying what it has to offer. Always love a trip to Weston. Glad you agree. Thanks for coming along. 👍🚶♂️🚶♀️
I have wonderful memories of Weston Super Mare. The time I visited I feed the Seagulls this you do not do. I also did a 5 years Bath Spa University art course in Weston University where I got a BA in the arts. It is a wonder Weston does not have a blue plaque for The Beatles who stayed in Weston Super For A Week when they played in Weston for a week back in the 60ies
Love Weston. Can’t understand why it is slated so much. Can’t beat a bit of Weston super mud. Thanks for watching Steve. Have a good weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
I didint think it was run down! It looked like a fun place but dang you guys have to pay to wee wee? Haha
🤣😂Thanks for watching LB, well I suppose it helps with the upkeep & keeping it clean. Have a great weekend 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
That was great mate. Was interesting to see what you’ve said as like you I have no idea what is so bad about Weston. I have been there many many times and I love it.
That Tropicana water park I used to go to many years ago. Fabulous place, shame it’s been closed.
Also I used to be big into motorcross and I’d travel to Weston with my mates to watch the beach racing and camp in the hills around there.
Lots of good memories there 👍
Yes the beach race is awesome Phil. Can’t understand the negativity as it is still popular and bustling. Totally agree with you mate. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Can’t believe I have never been here, does look good. Great tour👍🏻
Thank you Cara, it was fairly busy in the town & by the time we left it was packed, so our memories live on. Have a great weekend. 👍🏻🚶♀️🚶🏻♂️
Loved this, haven't been to weston in absolute years!! So it was nice to revisit it through your lens. I agree, i've heard about the press and the hate towards the town and it's such a shame. It's not the place that's shitty, it's normally the people that are that ruin it! Otherwise, like you showed in your video it looks lovely, lots to do and enjoy, food places, a nice beach and the town centre is busy, with people going about their day and spending money!! Which is great to see. Overall it's a nice seaside town that is worth a trip too with some fish and chips and maybe an ice cream that could get nicked at any point by those bloody gulls! Loved it Watto and Kim, thank you both xx
Thanks Alessa. We agree. Weston is as popular as it has ever been. I’m not really a fan of the misery angle. Prefer to showcase rather than slag these places off in search of views.
Well keep doing what we do. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
2:06 YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY TO PARK ON THAT ROAD!!!!
Marine Parade, the council would like you to think you have to though.
I think all the people collecting the money would say different. 🤷🏻♂️💴
@@WanderingwithWatto well they would do wouldn't they, just ignore them!
It looked like a beautiful seaside town and clean beach ⛱️ Thanks for sharing your video with us 👍
Cheers Adzey, the actual town itself was really busy & along the seafront is perfect. Have a great weekend 🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️👍🏻
@WanderingwithWatto It looked busy at the start in the town. Nice seafront. Thanks again . Hope you have a good weekend, too 😊
I wouldnt have paid 20 p for a piss...just nip under the pier
🤣🤣.
Haha, this comment was brilliant! Well said!
Great video Watto, I get so annoyed by all the videos slating Weston. It does have it's rougher areas which could do with some TLC (like all areas) but overall it's a really nice place and definitely currently doesn't deserve the reputation it has (the shopping centre puts the Galleries in Bristol to shame). There's a channel (Weston Super Man) which is promoting all the things Weston has to offer.
And it has a bustling events calendar including GLOW (Glowing Lights of Weston), Weston Carnival and more!
Totally agree Jesse. Weston has loads of memories for us and we always enjoy a day out there. I didn’t know about the Glow or Carnival so that is definitely on our list now. Thanks for watching. Have a great weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Lived here for 12 years. The sea front is not too bad but go a mile inland and you wouldnt want to wander the streets after sunset. Its fine for a day visit but most of the place is undesirable to put it politely.
Hi Russell. Name me a town that is different ? We live in Gloucester and trust me it is a lot worse in places. I get the misery channels wanting views but it doesn't help slating these places constantly as tourism brings money to the area. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It is really appreciated. Have a good weekend.
@@WanderingwithWatto I do agree. All towns have areas you would want to avoid, even some large villages do. Just speaking about the time I lived in Weston, wouldnt really want to live there again.
@russellcooper5826 I have no doubt there is proper rough places in Weston and in winter it can be grim for sure. Which is a shame. But a sad norm tbh. 🤷🏻♂️. Good to get an insight from someone who lives there. 👍🏻
Hi Watto and Kim we enjoyed watching have never been there it's huge isn't it
Thanks Glyn. Yes the beach is the selling point really. A proper seaside town. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Love squirrels. I love the new intro into your videos these days. I know what you mean about avoiding parking fees Paul. Thing is, was happening here too- now the council has extended the paid parking area into the neighbourhood. Residents need to apply for a permit. One car per family. Don't let the Greens find out there are still Donkey rides. You know the horses have to be removed off Merry-go-rounds don't you? Here there was a furore: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said: according to PETA Netherlands that the animals are used as "a means of transportation or entertainment" and that's BAD for the animals 😱😱😱😱😱😱! World gone mad. I love the piers in the UK. Lots of buzzing happening- people everywhere. There is so much generalisation going on Paul. I agree, one can find fault anywhere is one looks deep enough. Lovely walk through town. Enjoyed the beach walk too. Nice to show the other side of the coin. Enjoy your Sunday. 🩷👌🇳🇱🙋♀🥝
Anita, it truly does feel like the world has gone mad. Being run by scared timid people that are offended by everything. No wonder kids are growing up messed up. People need to have fun.
Thank you for watching and leaving a great comment. Hope you are doing well and settled back in after your travels. Best wishes. 👍🚶♂️🚶♀️
Hello from Brazil. 👏🏼☕️Fantastic video and place.
Thank you Jasminmaria. Always appreciate you coming along with us. 🙏🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Hi guys neither of us have been to wsm since we were kids. The beech looked lovely Dave said he knew it as weston super mud but I had never heard of it before. We liked the paddling pool/ boating pool wonder if it was a paddling pool back in the day. We see quite a few pop up shops they are such a good idea. The town looked pretty good especially liked the Italian garden area. The pier seems popular and quite lively. A big 👍 from us, if we find ourselves in the area we would definitely consider visiting would take your tip on the parking 😆. Hope you have a great weekend Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️
Hi guys. You would enjoy a day out in Weston on a sunny day. Plenty to do and some interesting connections to Isambard kingdom Brunel too. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
The beach is indeed very nice, but quite empty. No wonder with these car park prices 😁😁
Yes, true early on but full by the time we left. Lots of money made by the council. 💰
It looks like a nice seaside town, it has the most important thing and that's a huge sandy beach area (we'll ignore the mud part!) The town centre looks neat and tidy, the gardens are well kept and there's no rubbish lying around. And as you said lots of people wandering around and shopping, all good for a a town centre. Sad that some commentators like to label places negatively, when really they're not that bad and actually quite nice.
Totally agree. You can find misery anywhere if you go looking for it. We always enjoy a trip to Weston. And so do lots of others as it is always busy. Thanks for coming along. Have a great weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
I visited Weston a few years ago and had a good day
There is good and bad in every town. It's a fun place for a family day out.
Totally agree Alice. If you look for misery you will find it. Thanks for coming along with us. Have a great weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
That looked like a nice sandy beach. lot of the videos from beaches in UK have rocky beaches. That is something we are not use too, having to pay to go wee. This is something very uncommon in the USA.
It is a lovely beach tbh until you get to the mud 🤣. U fortunately pay toilets are everywhere here. It is a fact of life I’m afraid. Stealthy tax.
Thanks for watching guys. Have a great weekend. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Ey up me ducks.
Love that big beach.
Ay a good week guys 👍🙂
You too Sog. You cant beat a bit of Weston super mud. 👍🚶♂️🚶♀️
Wow just wow, never seen a beach like it in Australia, brown cold muddy beach phew .
Australia ?
Recently moved from Sunderland to Bristol to go to uni, visited Weston since I moved and had a lovely day
Good to hear. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Looks very nice to me, I would love to spend a day there.
It is always worth a day out. Thanks for watching.
I live in bristol been many times its ok for a days visit but wouldnt want a weeks holiday there still room for improvement
Very true. A short stay or a visit as you say. But certainly doesn't deserve the bad press it gets.
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At Bridlington you DONT have to PAY for Toilets . All other seaside places you do. I think it’s disgusting having to pay. We spend plenty on day trips & week holidays. Thanks for your video 👍🏻☀️😎
Very true Shirley. However they do need to be maintained 7 cleaned etc. So it is a difficult one. Thanks for watching. Have a good week. 👍🚶🏻♀️🚶🏻♂️
@@WanderingwithWatto thanks for replying back. Bridlington toilets are very clean. Just think other seaside places shouldn’t charge. So annoying 😡
Oh and the Tropicana was our day after we married, sad but true 😊
Ah we used to love theTropicana
Looks good 😉
Thank you 😋
Hi Watto and Kim,
Fantastic walking tour..you are quite entertainer. hahahah
Hmmm..I read description before started to watch the film. Well, I have no ide who exactly made that statement " Weston-Super-mare is the worst seaside resort." Nor what is that person's expectation. Especially, through the Pandemic, many small business suffered and find a way to survive.
The old time charm may have evolved into modernized surrounded by mural, shops restaurants, and arcade(?) Nice to see so may visitors though.
haha yes I learned about the range of low and high tides is large. hahah. Well done, Watto and Kim. Enjoy learning comparison, between past and present.
Glad you enjoyed it. I get fed up with places like this being constantly put down. And positives are found everywhere. I guess it is some channels etc just wanting views.
Thanks for watching and your continued support.
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That pier was never the same after the fire, new owner’s ruined it, put up job if u ask me 😡
I agree. It has burnt down 3 times in total. rumor has it the last time was indeed an insurance job
they saved the pier
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@@WanderingwithWatto type gangstalking on you tube. There are hundreds of vids on their that explain it
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