Cheddar

Visitors have been coming to Cheddar for centuries to view the magnificent limestone Gorge, reaching 500 feet in places. The ravine boasts the highest inland cliffs in the country that can be viewed from the public road running through the gorge or from foothpaths along the top of the cliffs.

Riverside walks, tearooms, restaurants, gift shops, a small toy museum and the famous Cheddar Caves can all be visited.Cheddar cheese is known throughout the the world and the traditional method of cheese making can still be seen at the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company.

Cheddar village was the site of a Saxon Palace for the Kings of Wessex and has an attractive Minster Church, an historic market cross and a range of local shops. The Mendip hills are a great centre for walking, riding and cycling .

Must See & Do

1. Visit Cheddar Caves & Gorge
2. See cheese making at the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company
3. Watch the sweetmaker at work at the Cheddar Sweet Kitchen
4. Try adventure caving or climbing and abseiling
5. Test your skills at Crazy Golf
6. Re-kindle your childhood at the Toy Museum
7. Take a walk along the Strawberry Line
8. Enjoy a traditional strawberry cream tea
9. Enjoy Cheddar festive night for christmas shopping
10. Learn about the Cheddar Man with a trip to the museum

Further Information

Events in the local area

Local Facilities

• Car Parking throughout the Gorge ( BS27 3PX & BS27 3RB)
• Coach Parking - need to book prior to arrival (BS27 3QF)
• Toilets (BS27 3PX & BS27 3QE)
• Cash Points - Cheddar Caves, Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co, and in the village