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Places to stay in Clevedon
Clevedon has retained its Victorian elegance and charm with the stunning pier stretching out into the sea and the many Victorian buildings that date from its heyday as a popular seaside resort. Clevedon's population has grown since building plots, measured out along The Beach and Hill Road, were first advertised in 1820. Before then, it had been a quiet, agricultural village. Two centuries ago, the most important buildings in the village would have been Clevedon Court, St Andrew's Church and Highdale Farm. Clevedon is a charming seaside town whose elegance and appeal has plenty to offer all ages. Here, sand gives way to a pebbled shoreline, backed by largely unspoilt Victorian architecture. The restored Grade I listed pier dates from 1869 and is recognised as one of the finest in the country. Cream teas are available in the Pavilion at the end of the pier. The Waverley paddle steamer and her sister ship the Balmoral pleasure cruiser are frequent callers at the pier during the summer months for cruises down the Somerset and Devon coast and to Wales. Clevedon’s coastal walks offer stunning views of the coastline and Welsh Mountains which have inspired many great writers including Tennyson, Thackeray and Coleridge. At Salthouse Fields on the seafront there are children's entertainments and refreshments, plus bandstand concerts in the summer. Nearby are splendid National Trust properties and Clevedon Craft Centre offers unique gifts.
