Parish in North Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.458, -2.78 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 45 73 |
| Population: | 348 |
| Dialling code: | 01275 (Clevedon) |
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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