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Clapton-in-Gordano

Parish in North Somerset, England

Coordinates:51.458, -2.78
OS grid ref:ST 45 73
Population:348
Dialling code: 01275 (Clevedon)
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Clapton-in-Gordano is a small, rural village and civil parish in North Somerset, tucked into the narrow slopes of the Gordano Valley between Portishead and the M5 corridor, a short drive from Bristol. The settlement retains a quiet, hedgerow-lined character with farmland and lanes that give good views across the Severn Estuary and the surrounding Mendip and coastal hills.

Traditionally an agricultural community, the village now has a mix of long-standing residents and commuters working in nearby industry and the city, with ties to places such as Avonmouth and Bristol. The valley is prized locally for wildlife and walking routes, and the village’s historic buildings and parish life help sustain a close-knit social feel despite its proximity to larger urban centres.

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Transport links

  • Bristol Airport 5.8 miles9.3 km
  • Cardiff Airport 24.6 miles39.7 km
  • Nailsea and Backwell Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
  • Avonmouth Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km

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Local points of interest

  • Clevedon Court Estate 2.6 miles4.1 km
  • Ashton Gate Stadium 7 miles11.2 km
  • Bristol Harbour Harbour 7.1 miles11.4 km
  • SS Great Britain Museum 7.4 miles11.9 km
  • University of Bristol University 7.6 miles12.2 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping centre 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Memorial Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
  • College Road Allotments Gardens 10.8 miles17.4 km
  • Oldbury Court Estate Estate 11 miles17.6 km
  • Mendip Autocross Recreation 11 miles17.8 km
  • Kingswood Nature reserve 11.1 miles17.8 km
  • Newport Stadium Stadium 11.3 miles18.1 km