Make yourself at home.

Food, friendship and a little time together at Ark Café.

Opening times & prices Plan your visit

A busy afternoon of crafts and conversation in the seaside-inspired Ark Café — A little creativity. A lot of company.

A PLACE IN YOUR WEEK

Two afternoons. One warm welcome.

Come on your own or bring someone along. There is no need to book.

Ark Café

No booking needed

Tuesday light bites & crafts

Tuesdays, 3pm to 5pm

Next: Tue, 27 October 2026

A light bite to eat, something to make and time together after school.

£2.50 adult · £1.50 child

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Ark Café

No booking needed

Thursday at Ark Café

Thursdays, 1pm to 3pm

Next: Thu, 29 October 2026

A warm drink, homemade cake and a friendly place to spend an afternoon.

Tea or coffee with homemade cake, £1.50

Everyone is welcome, whether you have a faith or none.

Ark Café flyer: Tuesdays, light bites and crafts from 3pm to 5pm, £2.50 per adult and £1.50 per child. Thursdays, tea or coffee with homemade cake from 1pm to 3pm, £1.50. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. — Download the September café flyer (PDF)

Neighbours enjoying tea and conversation at Ark Café

YOUR COMMUNITY CAFÉ

A friendly face in your week.

Come for a warm drink, meet someone new or enjoy a quiet moment. Lin Thomas, our Ark Café Team Leader, and the volunteers are here to welcome you.

Whether you have a faith or none, there is a place for you here.

Meet the team

Plan your visit

The Hughenden Centre
25 Hughenden Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2UR

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First visit? Find practical information

Please speak to the café team about ingredients and allergies before ordering.

More than a café

Our volunteers can listen and help you find local support. Members of the team completed Citizens Advice First Aid training in April 2026 to help with listening, signposting and referrals.

The centre also has a prayer corner, a quieter space for reflection and encouragement.

Find practical support or help at Ark Café.

Made and shared at Ark Café

Crafts, conversation and company, from our first Cake and Craft afternoon to busy Tuesdays at Ark Café.

People gathered around tables for Tuesday afternoon crafts at Ark Café, with colourful craft materials in the foreground. — A buzzing Tuesday afternoon of crafts and conversation at Ark Café.

Colourful craft materials laid out ready for the first Cake and Craft afternoon.

Colourful fish made with pom-poms during Cake and Craft.

Cake on the café counter at the first Cake and Craft afternoon.

Our seaside-inspired café design was developed by Diana Thomas, with Stacey contributing the logo idea.