'Amazing' drone laser show lights up Weston-super-Mare's See Monster

The display in Weston-super-Mare involved about 400 drones

Hundreds of drones created an "amazing" laser show along Weston-super-Mare's sea front over the bank holiday weekend.

It took place to mark the "awakening" of the See Monster - a giant art piece on a decommissioned North Sea platform.

The first display took place on Sunday evening involving 400 drones.

It was held ahead of the long-awaited opening of the See Monster which will become one of the UK's biggest art installations.

Ollie Howitt, from Sky Magic Drones, said they were "thrilled" with how the show went.

"We lit up the sky with 400 drones along the whole of West-super-Mare seafront," she said.

The display was choreographed by the company behind displays at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and Commonwealth Games 2022

"There were crowds which were watching the show which was amazing to see," added Ms Howitt.

North Somerset councillor Mark Canniford said: "Sunday's show was truly amazing and enjoyed by thousands.

"I have never seen the seafront so busy. Seeing so many faces lit-up in wonder as the drones told the story of See Monster was an absolute joy."

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The free show - which is called The Awakening - will be repeated at 21:00 BST on Tuesday and Thursday.

There are further opportunities to watch the display

It can be witnessed from the newly-built viewing platform, situated inside the Tropicana, or along the seafront promenade.

People will also be able to see the former North Sea platform transformed into an art installation as plants, trees and shimmering scales are added to it.

The full opening of the See Monster had been due to take place over the bank holiday weekend but has been delayed due to weather.

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