Places of Interest
North Somerset's natural environment and coastal towns attract visitors from the nearby cities. Notable geographical features include:
- Gordano Valley
- Mendip Hills – the ridgeway forms part of the district boundary
- Sand Bay and Sand Point
- Worlebury Hill
- Burrington Combe, Goblin Combe, Brockley Combe
- North Somerset Levels
The district is noted for the religious buildings at:
- St. Paul's Church, Kewstoke
- Woodspring Priory
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