Visitor attractions and information - Cheddar
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 King John's Hunting Lodge, The Square, Axbridge,
Somerset BS26 2AP. Tel: 01934 732012. Wool-merchant's house.
The property is run as a local history museum by Axbridge and
District Museum Trust. The early Tudor timber-framed house was
extensively restored in 1971. National Trust. About 3 miles west of Cheddar. |
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Cheddar
Caves & Gorge, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QF. Tel: 01934 74234.A
major tourist attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do
above and below ground. Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you'll
find many rare species. The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's
biggest Gorge are million-year-old Ice Age river beds. Your ancestors
have lived here for 40,000 years, and world-famous Cheddar Man
is Britain's oldest complete skeleton. www.cheddarcaves.co.uk.
Location: On the outskirts
of Cheddar. |
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Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset,
BA5 1BB. Tel: 01749 672243. When you visit Wookey Hole Caves
your guide will relate the 50,000 year history of the caves as
home to both humans and animals. The crazy magical distorting
mirrors are as popular as ever. Wookey Hole has the biggest collection
of original Edwardian Penny Arcade machines. And more...www.wookey.co.uk.
About 5 miles south south
east of Cheddar. |
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Glastonbury
Abbey, The Abbey Gatehouse, Magdalene Street, GLASTONBURY, Somerset,
BA6 9EL. Tel: 01458 832267. For centuries travellers and pilgrims
have visited this sacred site. Our Visitor Centre completes the
experience with many wonderful exhibits on display. Spend time
walking through the wonderful grounds.
www.glastonburyabbey.com. Location:
About 9 miles south of Cheddar. |
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