Towns & cities · South Wales
Kenn
Kenn — a village and civil parish in North Somerset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yatton · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kenn is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 332 people. Address: BS21. Wikidata describes it as: "a village and civil parish in North Somerset, UK". Coordinates: 51.4174°, -2.8402°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kenn Church, Kenn Pier & Yew Tree Farm SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kenn is a small village and civil parish in the county of Somerset, England. It falls within the area of the North Somerset unitary authority. It lies on the B3133 road near Clevedon in the North Somerset Levels. The parish has a population of 431.
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Background
History
The parish was part of the Winterstoke Hundred. In the 19th century, Kenn was described as follows: "The village is small and situated in marshy ground. It formerly belonged to the Kenns, one of whom was the nonjuring bishop, composer of the 'Morning Hymn'; he was one of the seven prelates sent to the Tower by James II. The soil is loamy with subsoil clay. The vicarial tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £90. The living is a perpetual curacy in the diocese of Bath and Wells, in the patronage of the Vicar of Yatton. The church is a stone structure partially rebuilt in 1861. In the interior are several ancient monuments, among which is that of Christopher Kenn. The register dates…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4174, -2.8402
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Kenn
- Postcode
- BS21
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Population
- 332
- Nearest railway station
- Yatton — 3.1 km
- Official site
- www.n-somerset.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q594293 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kenn, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kenn church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Disati Café and Bar
Cafés · 0.2 km
Colehouse Farm Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
Bullock Farm Camping
Campsites · 1.6 km
Cranmoor Campsite
Campsites · 2.1 km
Theatre Shop
Theatres · 2.2 km
Clock Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Teatro Lounge
Restaurants · 2.3 km
Saint Andrews Infants School
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Curzon Community Cinema
Theatres · 2.3 km
Dowlais Farm
Campsites · 2.5 km
Clevedon
Castles · 2.5 km
Clevedon Court
Museums · 2.6 km
Kenn is a small village located in South Wales with a population of 332. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 332
- Constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
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Things to see in Kenn
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Church of St Andrew, Clevedon
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Church of St Bridget, Chelvey
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Church of St Mary, Yatton
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Clevedon Millennium Monument
Clevedon Millennium Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Viewpoints · South Wales
Clevedon Sea Wall
Clevedon Sea Wall is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Clock Tower
Clock Tower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Viewpoints · South Wales
Poets Walk south headland
Poets Walk south headland is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Caves · South Wales
Swiss Valley Cave
Swiss Valley Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Distilleries · South Wales
The Clevedon Distillery
The Clevedon Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 4Theatres · South Wales
Theatre Shop
Theatre Shop is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Theatres · South Wales
Curzon Community Cinema
Curzon Community Cinema in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Miniature railways · South Wales
Clevedon Miniature Railway
Clevedon Miniature Railway — a miniature railway in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
Wain's Hill
Wain's Hill — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South Wales
ROC Post Clevedon
ROC Post Clevedon — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Nearby
📷 7📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Colehouse Farm Caravan Park
Colehouse Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Bullock Farm Camping
Bullock Farm Camping — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Cranmoor Campsite
Cranmoor Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 4Theatres · South Wales
Theatre Shop
Theatre Shop is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Clock Tower
Clock Tower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kenn
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Colehouse Farm Caravan Park
Colehouse Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Bullock Farm Camping
Bullock Farm Camping — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Cranmoor Campsite
Cranmoor Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Hotels · South Wales
DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol South - Cadbury House
DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol South - Cadbury House — a hotel in wales south. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Oak Farm Touring Park
Oak Farm Touring Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7📷 7Restaurants · South Wales
Teatro Lounge
Teatro Lounge — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Salthouse Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kenn?
- Kenn is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS21), in the parish of Kenn.
- What is Kenn?
- Kenn — a village and civil parish in North Somerset, UK.
- How do I get to Kenn?
- The nearest railway station is Yatton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS21.
- Is Kenn a protected site?
- Yes — Kenn is part of the Kenn Church, Kenn Pier & Yew Tree Farm SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kenn free to visit?
- Yes, Kenn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kenn?
- The nearest railway station is Yatton, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS21.