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All aboard at Clevedon
WITH its Grade I listed Victorian Pier, coastline walks and paddlesteamers to take you along the Bristol Channel, Clevedon has plenty to offer.
Having grown from a little farming village to the developing town it is now, it is a popular destination for visitors to the west country.
Clevedon Pier is one of the town’s most popular attractions and has a shop and an art gallery. Cruise ships The Waverley and The Balmoral leave from the end of the pier, giving sea dogs the chance to see the beautiful coastline from the waters of the channel.
The paddle steamer Waverley and motor vessel Balmoral are the last remaining ships of their type offering day, afternoon and evening cruises.
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The Waverley was built in one of the world famous Clyde Shipyards while The Balmoral was built by Thorneycroft, of Southampton. Both ships are part of the National Core Collection of Historic Ships.
While cruising, passengers can stroll around the promenade sun decks, see the gleaming engine rooms and have a bite to eat or a drink while relaxing in the comfortable observation lounges.
Back on dry land, Clevedon has plenty of shopping to offer, both in the main Triangle area of the town and in Hill Road.
There is also the weekly market - held each Thursday in Queens Square - and regular farmers’ markets which offer a range of delicious organic, home farmed foods to tempt every palette.
After stocking up with goodies, visitors can take a stroll along the promenade or perhaps take a walk over Wains Hill and down to Clevedon Pill to take in the sights of the boatyard.
There is also a delightful craft centre on the outskirts of the town where many of the craftspeople can be observed working, or Clevedon Court and Garden to amble around.
For those wanting to spend a few days in the resort, there is also a wide range of accommodation available, from hotels and bed and breakfasts to camping and caravanning sites.
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