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About Nailsea

In the 19th-century this was a famous glass making area. In the past half century Nailsea has developed from a village into a small, rather pleasant town lying just a few miles from the coast of Clevedon. Fortunately, despite this expansion, Nailsea has managed to retain a peaceful village atmosphere.

Nailsea was described in the Doomsday Book as a Hamlet, since then it has survived several era's, most notably glass and coal, but for many hundreds of years agriculture has proved the mainstay of the regions economy.

In the Victorian era, the noted social reformer Hannah Moore passed through Nailsea on her countrywide travels, she went on to describe it as a rough place of depravity full of people with little or no education. Thankfully, this is not so today, but her comments were of a time when coal was being mined locally, giving way for John Lucas to set up his famous glass factory.

John Lucas started his glass making factory in the year 1788, it flourished but sadly closed down in just short of a hundred years later. One wonders what Mr. Lucas would think if he could only see the high prices this highly collectable glass fetches in the countries auction rooms today!

Modern day history tells us that the town has associations with the famous "Wurzels" of "I've Got a Brand New Combine Harvester" and "Drink Up Ye Cider" fame. Adge Cutler, the inspiration behind the band in buried in Nailsea churchyard, and in the pubs many a glass of local cider is toasted to his memory.

Nailsea, is mostly a commuter town for its larger surrounding neighbours, as such it has easy access to Bristol, Bath and Chipping Sodbury. It is also close to the Avon estuary, the Somerset Coast, and with a short trip over the Severn Bridge above splendid Avon Gorge you can explore the coast of South Wales.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Nailsea

Tyntesfield	(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Clevedon Court	(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction W)	Pictures
Blacknore Lighthouse	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Ashton Court Estate, Bristol	(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Clifton Suspension Bridge	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
SS Great Britain	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Georgian House, Bristol	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Cabot Tower, Bristol	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Red Lodge, Bristol	(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
At-Bristol	(6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Bristol Cathedral	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
King John's Hunting Lodge	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
Cheddar Caves and Gorge	(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Oldbury Court Estate, Bristol	(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Caldicot Castle	(11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction N)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Nailsea

Bristol, a Historic City in the county of Somerset (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction E)
Bristol Zoo is not this great city's only claim to fame
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Severn Beach, in the county of Gloucestershire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NE)
From this pleasant spot it is possible to get the most marvellous views of the two impressive bridges spanning the River Severn.
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Cheddar, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction S)
Often called 'Englands Grand Canyon' Chedder Gorge was carved out by a river that now runs underground.
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Wookey, in the county of Somerset (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction S)
It is a pleasant resort village made famous by the glittering limestone cavern known as "Wookey Hole" which comprises of several dramatic chambers.
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Wells, in the county of Somerset (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction S)
Wells, situated at the foot of the picturesque mendip hills, is most certainly one of England's most delightful cathedral cities.
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Burnham-on-Sea, in the county of Somerset (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction SW)
This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children.
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Bath, in the county of Somerset (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction E)
Bath is an elegant city famous for its fascinating history, its beautiful Georgian architecture and its Roman remains.
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Cardiff, in the county of Glamorgan (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction W)
Cardiff, vibrant capital city of Wales is located on the banks of the beautiful, meandering River Taff. It is an ancient city with an amazing history and strong maritime connections.
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Glastonbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction S)
This little town now enjoys world renown for its annual music festival which attracts thousands of visitors from all over the...
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St Briavels, in the county of Gloucestershire (21.4 miles, 34.5 km, direction N)
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Berkeley, in the county of Gloucestershire (22.1 miles, 35.5 km, direction NE)
The town is mostly Georgian, with the most dominant feature being its centuries old castle, surrounded by buttressed walls which are 14 ft-thick in parts.
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Wotton under Edge, in the county of Gloucestershire (22.6 miles, 36.3 km, direction NE)
This charming Cotswold village boasts a finely restored 14th-15th century church which retains some good brasses and an old Organ...
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Bradford-on-Avon, in the county of Wiltshire (22.6 miles, 36.4 km, direction E)
Beautiful old town with a rich mixture of mellow Bath stone properties to be seen along ancient winding streets.
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Bridgwater, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (23.6 miles, 37.9 km, direction SW)
Bridgwater emerged from a village of the Middle Ages to become a prosperous river-port. Later, it became known as the place where Monmouth proclaimed himself King.
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Sharpness, in the county of Gloucestershire (23.7 miles, 38.2 km, direction NE)
Sharpness is best known for the fascinating waterway of the Gloucester and Sharpness canal, and the Victorian bonding houses built alongside it at Gloucester.
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Nearby travel help

Nailsea & Backwell Station	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
M5 Junction 20	(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 19	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NE)
Bristol International Airport	(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SE)
Yatton Station	(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction SW)
Cardiff International Airport	(25.8 miles, 41.5 km, direction W)
Nailsea to London	(113.7 miles, 182.9 km, direction E)

Hotels & Accommodation in Nailsea

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Nailsea center
Cadbury House Classic Hotel	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SW)
Bridge Inn New Lodge	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction SW)
Days Inn Bristol Hotel Gordano	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction N)
Redwood Hotel & Country Club (Formerly Corus Hotel Bristol)	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E)
Walton Park Hotel	(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction W)
Holiday Inn Bristol Airport	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)
Miltons Lodge And Restaurant	(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction S)
Avon Gorge	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction E)
Rodney Hotel	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E)
Best Western Victoria Square Hotel	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E)
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