Grand Pier Cider Festival - Day One | Grand Pier Weston super Mare

June

Grand Pier Cider Festival - Day One

in association with Thatchers

Fancy sipping a chilled cider whilst enjoying the sun and some fabulous entertainment? Well, who wouldn’t?

The South Deck is the only place to be over the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd June. Thatchers and the Grand Pier have teamed up to bring you a delightful selection of sumptuous Somerset ciders, from sparkling to still and from cloudy to clear. That’s not to mention a delicious array of culinary delights including a mouth watering hog roast to keep hunger at bay.

On Saturday 22nd the pier is the only place to be as Weston-super-Mare plays host to the spectacular Air Show, and what better place to watch it from than the South Deck & Conservatory which has panoramic views of the town and bay, and more importantly, the sky. Just saying!

Stick around, as on Sunday 23rd we will be opening our doors once more and entertaining you cider drinkin’ lot with a marvellous menu of music, firstly from The Fallen Apples who deliver a subtle blend of jazz, blues, Irish fiddlelydees, country smaltz and bluegrass blitzkriegs - and we challenge you not to tap your feet to these guys! If that hasn’t got you dancing on the hay bales, don’t worry as we’ll be wheeling out the Lipinski boys who will play a fine selection of tunes from the 60’s to the present day, a perfect sing-a-long Sunday afternoon. Gurt lush!

Entry to this great summer event is FREE so don’t miss it!

Opening Times

Show:: 12:00 - 18:00
Doors:: 12:00 - 18:00

Location

Conservatory, South Deck, Grand Pier

Restrictions

Alcohol on sale to those aged 18 and over only. Proof of age my be required.

General
Facilities
Travel
Accommodation
Contact

General

All ticket prices include local sales tax
Event times are subject to change - please check for start times and potential age restrictions
Sales are final
No cancellations or refunds
Ticket quantities and splits available may be limited by the seller
Please note that ticket purchases are subject to a booking fee and delivery fee (if applicable)
The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to or remove you from the venue in reasonable circumstances – such as the refusal of security checks or if venue staff consider that your behaviour may adversely affect other people’s enjoyment of the event – and without a refund
The venue reserves the right to require latecomers to wait until a suitable break in the performance before being admitted
The venue reserves the right to provide alternative tickets at the event should the staging or the event so require eg due to unavoidable setting changes
The venue reserves the right to confiscate prohibited items – such as bottles, cans food and drink not purchased at the event, camera or items that may potentially be used as a weapon – in accordance with its policies. If in any doubt please check with the venue before attending.
If you experience any problems with your seating or enjoyment prior to or during the event please inform venue staff immediately as issues cannot always be resolved after the event. Please note loud music can damage hearing.
The unauthorised use of cameras, video or sound recording equipment is prohibited at the event and such items may be confiscated.
By attending the event you consent to being filmed/recorded as part of the audience for security and broadcast without payment.

Facilities

Security

A dedicated in-house security team will be working day and night (in uniform and plain-clothes) to ensure that you are safe and secure. Any concerns you may have can be reported to any of the uniformed security officers. In addition, CCTV - operated to the highest standards and controlled from the Operations Room - will constantly monitor the area. Images will be made available to the police and other organisations should they be required.

Food & Drink

Alcoholic & soft drinks will be available from Captain Jack’s Bar. There will also be a number of mini bars and mobile thirst packs in the arena.

Fast food takeaways may also be offering a selection of snacks throughout the event. For more information please contact our events team on 01934 646155 who will be able to provide detailed information for you.

Travel

Crosville Bus Services Weston-super-Mare

By Bus

The Grand Pier has linked up with Crosville Motor Services to provide three new bus services all serving the Grand Pier:

Service 100 (Open Top Bus Coastrider): Runs Monday-Saturday during school holidays from Sand Bay via Kewstoke to the Grand Pier and onto Weston-super-Mare Rail Station via Royal Sands.

Service 145 (The Grand Pier Coastal Explorer): Runs during school holidays from Burnham-on-Sea via Brean Leisure Park, Lympsham and Uphill to the Grand Pier.

Service 152 (Weston-super-Mare Seafront Tour): Runs Sundays and Bank Holidays only from 8th April 2012. Route takes in Grand Pier, Winter Gardens, Knightstone Harbour, Royal Sands, Uphill, WSM Rail Station and back to the Grand Pier.

Download bus timetables, prices and ticket information

By Car

From The North

Exit M5 at junction 21, take the third exit towards Weston-super-Mare and follow signs to 'sea front' and Grand Pier (approximately 3 miles)

From The South

Exit M5 at junction 22, take third exit towards Weston-super-Mare and follow the A38 for approximately 1 mile. Take first exit on the roundabout and follow the A370 towards Weston-super-Mare. Arrive in Weston-super-Mare in approximately 5 miles and follow 'sea front' to Grand Pier.

From Bristol

Follow the A370 out of Bristol and all the way to Weston-super-Mare. Once you pass over the M5 follow 'sea front' to Grand Pier.

Parking

Various pay & display options are available, but we recommend Sands Car Park at the corner of Beach Road and Oxford Street

Coaches

Coaches are very welcome to drop off passengers in the bus stop at the entrance to the Grand Pier. Coach parties are welcome to book in advance for reserved seating in our food outlets, just call 01934 646155. Coach parking is provided further south along the seafront or at Locking Road.

By Rail

Weston-super-Mare railway station is aprroximately a 7-minute walk from the entrance to the Grand Pier. From the station, walk west towards the town and sea front, the Grand Pier is half a mile away. Alternatively hop on the number 100 or 152 buses during school holidays/weekends (see above). For train timetables, prices and tickets, visit:

www.firstgreatwestern.com