Coastal Somerset
- With its stunning coastline, idyllic countryside and proximity to Bristol, Coastal Somerset is home to a diverse range of attractions and activities.
- From fish and chips on the beach to rustic country pubs, there’s plenty of restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from across Coastal Somerset.
- Coastal Somerset has excellent rail, bus, road and air links. Find out more here.
There's much more to this coastal town than just the seafront and tourists! Karen Blake shares her favourites.
Find out why hopping on two wheels is a great way to visit this Victorian seaside town.
Overlooking the Severn Estuary, just a short drive from Bristol, lies the charming coastal town of Portishead. With its rich maritime history, stunning waterfront views, and a burgeoning food scene, Portishead is the perfect destination for a day trip or a stop off along the M5 motorway.
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Tickenham Hill Nature Reserve
Tickenham Hill is a woodland with commanding views across Nailsea Moor to the coast and across the Gordano Valley.
Prior's Wood Nature Reserve
Once part of the Tyntesfield Estate, ancient trees, streams and plantations can all be found in this wildlife-rich woodland.
Clarence Park
Weston-super-Mare
Park close to Weston seafront with play area, bowling club and Oliver's Café.
Hellenge Hill Nature Reserve
Weston-super-Mare
Hellenge Hill lies on the south-facing scarp of the Mendips and has spectacular views across the Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel.
Walton Common Nature Reserve
Walton Common is a scrub and woodland renowned for wildflowers and butterflies. There are some stunning views of the Gordano Valley that can be seen from here.
Town Square and Italian Gardens
Weston-super-Mare
The Town Square and Italian Gardens in Weston-super-Mare town centre is a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by.
With lawns to picnic on and fountains to cool off in, there's lots of safe space as well as benches for you to sit and meet…
Uphill Nature Reserve
Weston-super-Mare
Uphill Hill Local Nature Reserve is a designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Uphill Hill is part of the Mendip Limestone Grasslands Special Area of Conservation, (SAC) supporting a diverse flora and valuable insect habitat.
Poet's Walk, Clevedon
Clevedon
Poets’ Walk is a little over a mile in length but the area includes a wealth of features, including limestone grassland, woodland, a rich diversity of wildlife, an Iron Age fort, Second World War shelter, and stunning views across the Bristol…
Walborough Nature Reserve
Walborough is a salt marsh and limestone grassland, it is home to some rare plants and animals.
Clapton Moor Nature Reserve
Clapton Moor is an important area for its breeding waders and wintering wildfowl and the rhynes are home to many other species.
Brean Down
Weston-super-Mare
A natural pier into the Bristol Channel, north of Weston-super-Mare with dramatic cliffs and a victorian fort.