Useful information for your visit to Cheddar Gorge
Make sure to plan your visit to the Cheddar Gorge in advance to enjoy this historical site to the fullest.
Make sure to plan your visit to the Cheddar Gorge in advance to enjoy this historical site to the fullest.
Cheddar Gorge is located 40 minutes’ drive from Bristol, near the small village of Cheddar. The Gorge is accessible from London, Wales and the Midlands by road. If you do not have a car, hop on the train from Bristol (Temple Meads station) in the direction of Weston-Super-Mare and take the bus 126 toward Cheddar.
There is much to do so give yourself enough time to enjoy every activity. Explore the largest cave, Gough’s cave and its beautiful rock formation before visiting the Cox’s Cave and its multi-media experience at the Dreamhunters hall. Adventure seekers head up to Jacob’s Ladder and its 274 steps to get magnificent views over the cliffs. Rock climbing is also available but needs to be booked in advance. Finish your day at the museum of Prehistory and learn all about the Ice Age.
While the area is safe for the whole family, make sure to wear appropriate footwear and accompany children at all times. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on leash and well behaved.
There is much more than the caves to visit in the vicinity of Cheddar, check our list of activities for the whole family.
Challenge yourself and your friends in one of the two themed escape rooms (Caved In and The Vault). Solve all the puzzles and beat the clock to escape. This is a fun activity promoting team work and making you think rationally to solve mathematical and logical problems.
The indoor karting in Cheddar city offers single or double seating karts. This is ideal for parents accompanying the little ones for a fun activity. Ride the kart for fun or compete on a race against each other to see who’s the fastest!
It’s always tee time at Cheddar crazy golf! Beautifully designed with natural water stone from the Cheddar gorge and featuring a 19th century garden, this is a great place to spend quality time outdoors.
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