Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare is an
English seaside resort town in the county of
Somerset, population 65,000 (
1991 estimate). It is well known for its sandy beaches, although at low tide the sea can be over a mile from the beachfront. It is a dormitory town for
Bristol. The name means "Weston-on-Sea" (
Latin).
Well-known former residents of the town include John Cleese, Jeffrey Archer, and Jill Dando.