The historic town of Nailsea in Somerset has a thriving and well maintained town centre. The history of the town has been partially shaped by the presence of pennant sandstone, which has been quarried in the area since Roman times. Coal was also mined at Nailsea from 1507 until the last pit closed in 1882, beaten by the larger mines in South Wales. The presence of coal bought John Robert Lucas to establish a glassworks at Nailsea in 1788, partly to meet the needs for window glass bought about by the Industrial Revolution. By the mid 19th century this had grown into the fourth largest glassworks in Britain. The glassworks closed in 1873, but Nailsea glass, items made by workers at the end of their shift, is still sought after today. For the nature lover, a visit to the Stockway North Nature Reserve is a must. The Reserve is situated in a former quarry which has been part filled and allowed to regenerate naturally. There's a market in a car park near the town centre every Tuesday. The Royal Oak pub is where one of Nailsea's famous sons Adge Cutler (former lead singer of The Wurzels) helped the band record their album 'Live at The Royal Oak'.
Dentist
Dr C Somerville-Roberts
MG DentalCare
Nailsea Dental Practice
Smilesaver Dental Care Nailsea
Market
Nailsea And Wraxall Giant Carboot
Nailsea Market
Pub and Bar
Blue Flame
Friendship Inn
Glass House
Moorend Spout
Old Farmhouse
Queens Head
Royal Oak
Sawyers Arms
Taxi
Places to Stay near Nailsea
The Star Inn B&B (0.95 miles)
Tyntesfield Estate A couple of miles east on the B3128 lies the spectacular Tyntesfield House and estate at Wraxall. The National ... More | visit website
Brockley Coombe Manor (1.64 miles)
Premier Inn Portishead (3.32 miles)
Days Inn Bristol M5 (3.57 miles)
Brook Redwood Hotel & Country Club (4.01 miles)
On the edge of Bristol, Brook Redwood Hotel and Country Club features a 130-seat cinema, 3 swimming pools and ample free parking. The rooms have flat-screen TVs. Brook Redwood Hotel has 1 indoor pool and 2 ... More | visit website
Forge Accommodation (4.04 miles)
Forge accommodation is situated 100 yrds from Bristol International Airport. We provide clean comfortable affordable accommodation.
ROOM FACILITIES INCLUDE: Private en-suite shower and toilet room, Continental Breakfast consists of (plentiful choice ... More
Hollybank Bed & Breakfast (4.10 miles)
Hollybank is a beautiful Georgian building set in private gardens dating back to 1850, originally built as a country residence for one of Bristol's most successful Silk Merchants. Over the ... More
Westfield Lodge (4.11 miles)
Bridge Inn (4.23 miles)
With a vast choice of attractions within close driving distance, including Bristol Zoo, Weston Super Mare and Cheddar Gorge, the Bridge Inn is ideal for families and couples alike. An ... More
Walton Park Hotel (4.30 miles)
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