Cheddar Caves and Gorge

Cheddar
Somerset
BS27 3QF

Tel: +44 (0)1934 742 343
Email: caves@cheddarcaves.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Cheddar Gorge is the biggest, most dramatic gorge in Britain, with cliffs rising to 450ft, and two beautiful stalactite caverns.
The 3 mile long gorge, created by successive Ice Age meltwaters, was first occupied by our ancestors (Homo britannicus) 40,000 years ago.

Today it's a famous tourist beauty spot, a premier site of British prehistory, a national Nature Reserve and an international centre for caving and rock climbing.

The Caves & Gorge Explorer ticket gives you a full day out to explore all our attractions, including Caves, Museum, Nature Reserve and Gorge.

Adventurous thrill-seekers can try Adventure Caving and Rock Climbing. These 1 1/2 hour sessions are led by a qualified instructor and all equipment is provided.

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Opening Times
(2011 times)
July and August:
Daily 10.00am - 5.30pm.

The Rest of the Year: Daily 10.30am - 5.00pm

Closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Caves & Gorge Explorer ticket:
Adult £17.80; Child £11.50
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children or 1 adult and up to 4 children) £48.00.

Caving and Climbing (min age 11yrs):
£19.00 per person per session.


Directions
From M5 junct.22 take the A38, following signs to Cheddar Caves and Gorge.
From Weston-Super-Mare on A371 to Winscombe, turn right at traffic lights onto A38. Then take the A371, signposted Cheddar (approx. 13 miles).
From Wells take the A371 to Cheddar (9 miles).
From Bristol on A38 to Cross then take the A371, signposted Cheddar (approx. 22 miles).
From Bath on A39 to Green Ore and then the B3135 to Cheddar (approx. 30 miles).
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Cheddar Caves and Gorge Postcode for SatNav: BS27 3QF

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