I have been going to Weston - super - mare since I was a small child. We stayed in near by Sandy bay because of it being quieter and good for recuperation. The transport in the area is good with excellent priced all day tickets so you can explore local areas. Apart form that there is both train and bus network to access Bristol for those who wish to have a day in a city. The general area is clean but very busy with tourists in high season. In Weston its self you have the old pier which is now closed and can not be accessed and is almost falling into the sea. You then have the newer pier which was brilliant for children and adults alike with lots of things to do however the pier was recently burnt down but is being re-built to open hopefully spring 2010. The new pier promises to have the same entertainment as the previous pier lets hope it is as good! The beach its self has sand however care should be taken because of the sinking mud in the area, dogs are allowed on the beach. There is a small area at the top of Weston were dogs are not allowed which is were many families stay. The main beach has donkeys for children along with other entertainment. Weston holds many events on its beach through out the year the most recent of this being T-4 on the beach which is an annual music concert. There is also the annual Weston carnival at the end of the season. The town its self has a verity of shops for those who like to shop, it has a large supermarket near the train station also. Has excellent motorway network around so easy access to the town. Overall Weston is a tourist town in the south of Briton with excellent transport links and has everything that a family requires for a British break.