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SEE MONSTER

Take the train to Weston-super-Mare this autumn to SEE MONSTER, a retired rig from the North Sea, reimagined in Weston to celebrate the great British weather from this iconic seaside town.
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What to expect from SEE MONSTER

SEE MONSTER will rehabilitate and reimagine a decommissioned North Sea offshore rig in Weston-super-Mare, transforming the retired industrial structure into a large-scale public art installation at the Tropicana this summer.
 
SEE MONSTER is brought to life by Leeds-based creative studio NEWSUBSTANCE, and supported by North Somerset Council. SEE MONSTER is part of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK. 
 
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How to get to SEE MONSTER

Getting to SEE MONSTER by train is easy. Direct services run to Weston-super-Mare from Bristol, London, Taunton, Exeter, Cardiff and beyond. From there it’s just a 15-minute walk to the Tropicana building and Weston’s seafront. GWR is proud to be the official rail travel partner to SEE MONSTER.

Add PlusBus Weston to your train ticket for all-day unlimited bus travel around Weston-super-Mare for just £2.20.

Go green – the average train journey produces a whopping 57-58% less carbon dioxide than driving, making it the eco-friendly way to arrive.

Things to see and do in Weston-super-Mare

See the very best of Weston and wider Somerset. There’s plenty to do in this historic seaside town with top attractions including the Grand Pier. Travel by train and get a 2FOR1 deal on ride wristbands. You might also want to visit nearby Cheddar Gorge, Wooky Hole caves or explore the Strawberry Line with bike hire from Yatton train station.