Sport
Because of its location watersports are a feature of the local scene. Clevedon Canoe Club is based at the marine lake and facilitates sea paddling trips along the North Somerset coast on the Severn Estuary, and to other sites such as the Wye Valley and Woolacombe. Nearby is based the Clevedon Sailing Club.
Clevedon Cricket Club was established in 1874. The first team now play in the Bristol and Somerset division of the West of England Premier League. Clevedon Town Football Club was started in the late 19th century and were one of the founder members of the Western Football League, winning its championship in the 1990s. The football club plays at the Hand Stadium. Another Non-League football club Clevedon United F.C. who play at strode road. Clevedon Bowling Club was formed in 1910, and since then has achieved several international honours in Bowls. Other sporting facilities include Clevedon Golf Club who have a Par 72, 6,500 yard course, Riding Centre, Rugby Club, and a range of other sports clubs.
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