St Michael's Church, Clapton-in-Gordano
Somerset
St Michael's Church, Clapton-in-Gordano - square tower
© Marie Sellars
About this church
High on a hill with far-reaching views
Standing high above the Medieval Court to the west of the village, the church overlooks the distant industrial sprawl of Portishead. The 12th-century tympanum is the oldest visible part, with good carved stonework throughout.
Highlights are:
- A thirteenth-century screen
- Reredos and benches
- A grand late 1692 monument showing the kneeling figures of Edmund Wynter and his wife.
St Michael's Church costs £4,096.44 to maintain.
Give today
Every pound you give will help ensure these special buildings are kept open for all to enjoy.
Access information
Parking on Clevedon Road or through gate (when unlocked) to parking area at top of tarmac track, just below the level of the church. Relatively steep approach. Wide tarmac path from east side through churchyard to south door. Ramp inside to the south porch, wide aisles and reasonably wide south door.
Volunteering opportunities
If you are interested in helping to support this beautiful church with cleaning, research and fundraising please contact volunteering@thecct.org.uk.
Or contact the Friends of St Michaels Clapton in Gordano.
Facilities & hire
This Church is available for hire and is a unique and beautiful venue.
Due to its historic nature this church has no toilets but does have electricity and lighting.
There is limited parking.
The maximum capacity of this church is 190.
For further information on hiring this venue please contact the Regional Office via email - west@thecct.org.uk.
- Church available for hire
- Opportunities to volunteer
Directions
12 miles north east of Weston-super-Mare and 2 miles south of Portishead, off M5 Junction 19.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Nailsea & Backwell (2.9 miles).
History & further information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Somerset. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Conservation & regeneration
St Michael's Church costs £4,096.44 to maintain. For more information on repairs needed please download a copy of the church plan.
Community information
Clapton in Gordano Church Plan May 2023
Click here to download a copy of the Church Plan which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
St Michael's Church, Clapton-in-Gordano is in our west region.
