Visitor attractions and information - Glastonbury
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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.
About 9 miles north of
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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 6 miles north of
Glastonbury. |
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Royal
Bath & West of England Society, The Showground, Shepton Mallet,
Somerset BA4 6QN. Tel: 01749 822222. The Royal Bath & West
of England Society hosts a whole host of current events ranging
from agricultural shows and events, motorcycle, and rural craft
shows, countryside features & extreme sports. www.bathandwest.com. About 8 miles east of Glastonbury. |
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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: In the centre of Glastonbury. |
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