Welcome to Clapton in Gordano

Clapton in Gordano is a small village located in the North Somerset district of Somerset, England. The village is situated on the southern side of the Gordano Valley, which is a beautiful and picturesque area that is popular with walkers and cyclists. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, and there are many footpaths and bridleways that lead through the countryside.

The village of Clapton in Gordano has a long and interesting history, dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The village was originally known as Clapton, which means "farmstead on a hill", and it was owned by the Bishop of Coutances. Over the years, the village has been home to many notable figures, including the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who lived in the village for a short time in the early 19th century.

Today, Clapton in Gordano is a quiet and peaceful village that is home to a small community of residents. The village has a church, a pub, and a village hall, which is used for community events and activities. The surrounding countryside is popular with walkers and cyclists, and there are many beautiful walks and cycle routes that can be enjoyed from the village. Overall, Clapton in Gordano is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone who loves the great outdoors and the beauty of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 4.1°C

Feels Like: -0.4°C

Wind: 14.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Greg Bath	Bristol Road Portishead Somerset BS20 6QB 01275848367 School Website
Gordano School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Louise Blundell	St Mary's Road Portishead Portishead Somerset BS20 7QR 01275842606 School Website
The Downs School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Isaachsen	Charlton Drive Wraxall Wraxall Somerset BS48 1PF 01275852008 School Website
St Peter's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catrin Battista	Hallett's Way Portishead Somerset BS20 6BT 1275843142 School Website
Trinity Anglican Methodist Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandy Nickells	Marjoram Way Portishead Portishead Somerset BS20 7JF 01275397710 School Website
Wraxall Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Amy Townsend	Bristol Road Wraxall Bristol Somerset BS48 1LB 1275854216 School Website
Portishead Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Riordan	Station Road Portishead Somerset BS20 7DB 1275843360 School Website
High Down Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Andreya Cowan	Down Road Portishead Somerset BS20 6DY 1275843969 School Website
High Down Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andreya Cowan	Down Road Portishead Bristol Somerset BS20 6DY 1275843969 School Website
Ravenswood School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Senior	Pound Lane Nailsea Nailsea Somerset BS48 2NN 01275854134 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Nailsea And Backwell Station Road, Backwell, Somerset, BS48 3LH 3.04 Miles

Avonmouth Gloucester Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9JB 3.58 Miles

Shirehampton Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 9XA 3.59 Miles

St Andrews Road St Andrews Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 9HS 4.04 Miles

Sea Mills Sea Mills Lane, Sea Mills, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 1SU 4.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
B Cars 07517 161514 Roath Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS20 6AW 1.41 Miles
Gatsbys Taxi Company 0800 955 5070 Roath Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS20 6AW 1.41 Miles
Carbrite Taxis 01275 843998 62A High Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS20 6EH 1.44 Miles
County Cars 01275 341000 58 High St, Bristol, Bristol, BS20 6EL 1.47 Miles
2Nd Avenue Cars 01275 390290 17 Queen's Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, BS20 6NL 1.53 Miles
Nailsea Cars 01275 797779 Unit 21, Bristol, Bristol, BS48 1JE 1.73 Miles
Executive Car Service 01275 856060 23 Greenslade Gardens, Bristol, Bristol, BS48 2BJ 1.93 Miles
Portishead And Port Marine Cars 01275 843434 13 Monmouth Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS20 8BZ 2.03 Miles
Gatsby Cars 0800 955 5070 187 Clevedon Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6RT 2.10 Miles
Avenue Cars 01275 846633 52 Pembroke Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS20 8HF 2.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Portishead Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Victoria Square Portishead Bristol BS20 6AQ
Portishead Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Victoria Square Portishead Bristol BS20 6AQ
Portishead Medical Group 01275 841630	Portishead Medical Group Victoria Sq, Portishead Bristol BS20 6AQ
Harbourside Family Practice 01275 868500	The Marina Healthcare Ctr 2 Haven View, Portishead Bristol BS20 7QA
Brockway Medical Centre	8 Brockway Nailsea Bristol Avon BS48 1BZ

Local Stores

Portishead - Avon Way
109 Avon Way
Portishead
Bristol
Somerset
BS20 6LT
01275 817159
Store Website
1.65 miles

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SPAR Station Road, Pill
Coronation House
Station Rd
Pill
Bristol
BS20 0AW
01275 373967
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Portishead Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4 Wyndham Retail Park Portishead Somerset BS20 7BX 01275 815 470 portishead@vets4pets.com Website 1.53 miles
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Watkins And Tasker Veterinary Group (Portishead)
1 Harbour Road Portishead North Somerset BS20 7BL 01275 397449 portishead@watkins-tasker-vets.co.uk Website 1.53 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Vale Vets
1 Beach Road West Portishead North Somerset BS20 7HR 01275 847 400 info.portishead@valevets.co.uk Website 1.81 miles
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Bescoby Veterinary Services Ltd
The Old Thatch Hill Lane Weston In Gordano North Somerset BS20 8PY 01275 403 123 office@bescobyequinevets.co.uk Website 1.85 miles

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Watkins &Amp; Tasker Veterinary Group
65A High Street Nailsea North Somerset BS48 1AW 01275 858628 nailsea@watkins-tasker-vets.co.uk Website 2.05 miles

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Golden Valley Veterinary Hospital
Golden Valley Veterinary Hospital Nailsea Park Nailsea North Somerset BS48 1BD 01275 852140 lab@goldenvalley.co.uk Website 2.20 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Portishead Beach
A Scenic Walk With The Dogs, Close To Cafes And A Short Walk To The Marina. There's A Field To Let The Dog Off, But Also Many Quiet Country Lanes To Stroll Down. Lovely Path Along The Coast Too. Lake Rd Portishead 1.99 miles Lake Grounds Car Park

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Ashton Hill Woods
Dog Walk And Bridal Path At The Top Of Belmont Hill Between Flax Bourton And Failand. B3129 Lancashire 3.32 miles

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Poets Walk Clevedon
The Poet's Walk Is So Named Because Many Poets And Writers Visited Clevedon. This Walk Takes You Along The Coast And Through A Path Along The Cliff Edge, With Views Across To South Wales. BS21 7QU 4.74 miles From The M5, Take Junction 20, Heading West Along The B3133, Then The B3130.

Ashton Court
This Is A Largely Circular Walk Around The Country Park. The Ashton Court Estate Itself Is Located Close To Bristol In North Somerset, And Holds 850 Acres Of Woodland, Parkland And Gardens – All Open To Exploration. BS41 9JH 4.84 miles Ashton Court Is Around 2-Miles Outside Of The City Of Bristol. The Main Entrance Is Off The A369 Portishead Road.

Kings Weston Bristol
Can Stick To The Paths Or Go Off Into Woods For A More Adventurous Route And Fun For Your Dog 7 Southside Cl Bristol Lancashire BS9 2QY 5.00 miles

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Leigh Woods
Lovely Dog Friendly Walks, Several Path Choices Available. Popular With Families, Runners And Cyclists (Certain Paths Buggie Friendly). On The Weekends There Is A Refreshments Van. B3129 Bristol Lancashire BS8 3PB 5.28 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.1°C	18.2°C	10.8°C	7.3°C	7.5°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	16.9°C	18.1°C	9.3°C	5°C	5.2°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Heavy rain	Cloudy	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast
Temp	7.1°C	7.1°C	7°C	6.7°C	7.2°C	8.3°C	9.8°C	12.5°C	13°C	11.1°C	8.6°C	7.1°C
Feels Like	4.6°C	4.4°C	4.4°C	4.5°C	4.4°C	5.2°C	7.1°C	10.3°C	10.6°C	7.7°C	4.6°C	3.6°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	5°C	3.6°C	2.2°C	0.4°C	2°C	3.8°C	4.7°C	4.8°C	4.1°C	3.1°C	4.9°C	5.3°C
Feels Like	0.5°C	-0.6°C	-1.5°C	-2.6°C	-1.1°C	0.6°C	1.6°C	1.6°C	0.7°C	-0.8°C	2.1°C	1.6°C

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