Museums · South Wales
North Somerset
Also known as: Gogledd Gwlad yr Haf
In or near Kenn.
North Somerset is a unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. The council is based in Weston-super-Mare, the area's largest town. The district also contains the towns of Clevedo
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Yatton · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit North Somerset, the nearest railway station is Yatton, located 1.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is BS49 4LL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
North Somerset is a unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. The council is based in Weston-super-Mare, the area's largest town. The district also contains the towns of Clevedon, Nailsea and Portishead, along with a number of villages and surrounding rural areas. Some southern parts of the district fall within the Mendip Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The district was formed in 1974 as the Woodspring district of the county of Avon. Avon was abolished in 1996, when the district was renamed North Somerset and its council took on county-level functions from the abolished county council. The district is on the coast, facing the Bristol Channel to the west. The neighbouring districts are Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset and Somerset.
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Official information
North Somerset is a council area in the UK that offers various services and information for residents and visitors. It includes attractions such as beaches and parks, providing opportunities for leisure and recreation.
Protected designations
- 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
North Somerset is a unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. The council is based in Weston-super-Mare, the area's largest town. The district also contains the towns of Clevedon, Nailsea and Portishead, along with a number of villages and surrounding rural areas. Some southern parts of the district fall within the Mendip Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The district was formed in 1974 as the Woodspring district of the county of Avon. Avon was abolished in 1996, when the district was renamed North Somerset and its council took on county-level functions from the abolished county council. The district is on the coast, facing the Bristol Channel to the west. The neighbouring districts are Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset and Somerset.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering four former districts and part of a fifth, which were all abolished at the same time: , which gave its name to the district as created in 1974.]] The whole area had been part of Somerset prior to the 1974 reforms, but was transferred to the new county of Avon. The new district was named Woodspring after Woodspring Priory, an isolated medieval church near the coast in the parish of Kewstoke, north of Weston-super-Mare. Following the Banham Review, the county of Avon was abolished in 1996, with the area being divided into unitary authorities responsible for both district and county-level functions.…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3900, -2.8000
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Yatton
- Postcode
- BS49 4LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Yatton — 1.9 km
- Official site
- n-somerset.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: North Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Roman temple 3 at Henley Wood
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Roman temple 2 at Henley Wood
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Boundary Stone No. 7 Parish of Congresbury
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Cadbury dew pond
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Cadbury Hill Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Millennium Gardens
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Boundary Stone No. 8 Manor of Congresbury
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Boundary Stone CP next to Boundary Stone No 9 Manor of Congresbury
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Boundary Stone No. 9 Manor of Congresbury
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Boundary Stone TW (fallen)
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol South - Cadbury House
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Roman temple 1 at Henley Wood
Roman temple 1 at Henley Wood — a temple folly in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Roman temple 3 at Henley Wood
Roman temple 3 at Henley Wood — a temple folly in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Roman temple 2 at Henley Wood
Roman temple 2 at Henley Wood — a temple folly in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Boundary Stone No. 7 Parish of Congresbury
Boundary Stone No. 7 Parish of Congresbury — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Cadbury dew pond
Cadbury dew pond — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Cadbury Hill Fort
Cadbury Hill Fort — archaeological in wales south. Operated by Cadbury Hill Project Group for Yatton PC & Congresbury PC.
Where to eat & stay near North Somerset
Places to stay
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Cleeve Caravan & Camping — a campsite in wales south.
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Oak Farm Touring Park
Oak Farm Touring Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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Cranmoor Campsite
Cranmoor Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Bullock Farm Camping
Bullock Farm Camping — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · South Wales
Teatro Lounge
Teatro Lounge — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Salthouse Public House
The Salthouse Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Big Pit National Coal Museum
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Blaenavon Ironworks
Blaenavon Ironworks — former ironworks transformed into a museum.
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Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths — archaeological museum in Newport, Wales.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Somerset?
- North Somerset is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS49 4LL), in the parish of Yatton.
- What is North Somerset?
- North Somerset is a unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. The council is based in Weston-super-Mare, the area's largest town. The district also contains the towns of Clevedo
- How do I get to North Somerset?
- The nearest railway station is Yatton, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS49 4LL.
- Is North Somerset a protected site?
- Yes — North Somerset is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to North Somerset?
- The nearest railway station is Yatton, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS49 4LL.