The Cheddar Gorge near Cheddar village in Somerset has The Cheddar Caves, Cheddar Man and other attractions. Gough’s Cave and Cox’s Cave are the two caves discovered by Richard Cox Gough and Cheddar Yeo is the largest Underground River in Britain.
The Cheddar man, Britain’s oldest human skeleton was found in Gough’s Cave and it is there that visitors can learn more about Ice Age Creation and hear Stone Age Occupation stories by listening to audio played in the Cave. The formation of the cave began 500,000 years ago.
A portion of the cave, known as the home of rainbows makes it a most admired cave.
Cheddar’s Open Top Bus Tour is one of the major attractions in Cheddar Gorge. The trip is in an open top double Decker bus and provides you with an aerial view of the entire landscape and an exciting drive with twists and turns.
Make sure that you don’t miss out on touching the glowing crystal by the fire breathing dragon and also be sure to climb the Lookout Tower in the gorge to perceive a 360 degree view. Climb up to the mountain top to see the horseshoe bend and enjoy the beautiful ambience.
Cafe and Shopping:
Take a break in your adventurous trip and refresh yourself at Costa Coffee in Cheddar Gorge. Costa Coffee serves you hot and cold drinks, muffins, pastries, cakes and lots more to boost your energy. Enjoy the shopping experience at Cheddar, where you can try cheese, sweets, clotted ice creams and buy toys, paintings, photographs and much more.
Ticket Details:
You can plan group visits and school trips to Cheddar Gorge. The ticket prices vary for adults, children and children under 5. The times and dates of visiting varies based on seasons, so it’s always best to check these details in prior to your visit. You can accommodate yourself in hotels available at Cheddar.
Your ticket includes entry to Gough’s cave, Cox’s Cave, The Lookout Tower, The Crystal Quest, the Cliff Top Gorge Walk and the Gorge Open Top Bus tour.
How to Reach?
You can travel to Cheddar Gorge by bus, Train, Bike and Car. You can also hire a taxi with Exclusive Airports for a safe and comfortable journey to and from Cheddar Gorge.
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