Description
Explore Britain’s biggest gorge, from the stunning stalactite caverns to the dramatic cliffs rising over 450ft. This world-famous site is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which reveals many hidden secrets including fascinating stories of our prehistoric ancestors.
Cheddar Gorge & Caves
Explore Britain’s biggest gorge, from the stunning stalactite caverns to the dramatic cliffs rising over 450ft. This world-famous site is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which reveals many hidden secrets including fascinating stories of our prehistoric ancestors.
Since the excavation, in 1890, Gough’s Cave has gained an international reputation for its historical and geological significance. The cave was the home of ‘Cheddar Man’; Britain’s oldest, complete skeleton found in 1903. It is also the site of the largest underground river system in Britain. To learn more take a guided tour through the impressive caves and visit the Museum of Prehistory.
From experiences such as the new multimedia Dreamhunters, come rain or shine Cheddar Gorge and Caves is always a great day out for the whole family. This year, get excited as for the first time we introduce a whole host of events, from Wildlife Week and the Festival of Archaeology, to a Halloween celebration deep within the caves.
For more details please visit cheddargorge.co.uk.
Image Gallery
Opening Hours
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January to December
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Pricing
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Adult
(Per Ticket) |
£45.80
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Adult
(Per Ticket) |
£19.95
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Child
(Per Ticket) |
£14.95
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Child
(Per Ticket) |
£34.35
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Child
(Per Ticket) |
£25.45
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Concession
(Per Ticket) |
£41.20
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Concession
(Per Ticket) |
£12.95
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Facilities
ACCESSIBILITY
CATERING
CHILDREN & INFANTS
ESTABLISHMENT FEATURES
KEY FEATURES
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
PARKING & TRANSPORT
PAYMENT METHODS
PET INFORMATION
ROOM & UNIT FEATURES
SPECIALIST FEATURES
TOURS & DEMONSTRATIONS
TRAVEL & TRADE
American Express accepted
Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Coach parking
Conference facilities
Delta accepted
Demonstrations Given
Diners Club accepted
Dogs Accepted
Educational Visits Accepted
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
French audio guide
French printed material
German audio guide
German printed material
Groups accepted
Guide dogs permitted
Guided Tours Available for Groups
In countryside
Indoor Attraction
Maestro accepted
Marketed towards children
Marketed towards families
Marketed towards senior citizens
Marketed towards student/youth
MasterCard accepted
Max group size
Min group size
On site parking
On-Site café/restaurant
Open All Year
Open by appointment outside normal opening times
Outdoor Attraction
Parking (charge)
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Picnic Site
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
Ramp/Level Access
Smoking Some Areas
Solo accepted
Spanish printed material
Special group rates
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Toilets
Toilets for disabled visitors
Village Location
Visa accepted
Road Directions
Nearest motorway is M5. Leave motorway at junction 22 and at roundabout take 3rd exit (A38 north) signposted Cheddar Caves. Follow brown signs to A38 junction with A371, turning right onto A371 follow road to Cheddar outskirts and, at BP petrol station, turn onto B3135 to Cheddar Gorge. From Bristol take A38. From Bath take A39 then B3135.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest railway station is Weston super Mare. 126-bus service leaves every hour at 2 minutes past the hour and takes approximately 50 minutes to Cheddar. 126 service also operates from Wells, leaving every hour at 40 minutes past the hour, taking approximately 25 minutes to Cheddar (Mon – Sat). Less frequent service on Sundays.
Contact
Cheddar Gorge & Caves
Cheddar
BS27 3QF
United Kingdom
T: 01934 742343
E: info@cheddargorge.co.uk
W: cheddargorge.co.uk
Facebook: @cheddargorgeandcaves
Twitter: @CheddarGorge_