Local Attractions

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Kingston Seymour is a small rural village on the coast between Clevedon and Weston super Mare. The village church is a grade 1 listed building and worth a visit.  A walk to the seawall is also worth a trip - the area is a designated SSSI (site of special scientific interest) and is renowned for its bird-life so remember to bring your binoculars.

The town of Clevedon is 4.5 miles away with its restored Victorian Pier and Bandstand, Poet’s Walk, Salt House Playing Fields and National Trust property Clevedon Court.  The Strawberry Line is a very popular cycling trail converting the old railway line from Clevedon to Cranmore into a network of safe paths for walkers, cyclists, families and residents to enjoy.

At Wraxall (halfway between Kingston Seymour & Bristol) is the recently acquired National Trust property Tyntesfield House - well worth a visit in our opinion.

Portishead has a nice marina - try parking near Waitrose and walking alongside the marina, past the lock gate and out to the seawall.  You can eat at the Lockhouse or Jack's Brasserie.

We are just 15 miles south of the city of Bristol with endless attractions such as the Cathedral, the Zoo, the SS Great Britain, The Matthew, Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Museum, the excellent @Bristol complex and the brand-new Cabot Shopping Centre.

At Junction 17 of the M5 there is the very popular shopping mall at Cribbs Causeway.

In the opposite direction we are 12 miles from the popular seaside resort of Weston super Mare with the Seaquarium, Pier (it is currently being rebuilt following a fire) and shops and, of course, the beach and donkey rides.

Bath, with its many attractions is easily reached by car or by train (Yatton railway station is 2.5 miles away, 5 minutes drive from the cottages).

Other notable areas to visit are Cheddar Gorge and Caves; Wookey Hole and Caves; the historic City of Wells with its beautiful Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace; Glastonbury with its beautiful and mystical Tor; The Mendip Hills for walking.  Have a look at the Hidden Somerset website for some interesting places too. There are also many good local walks.