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22 M5 then A38 east, then A371, A371 from Wells |
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Somerset
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 Cheddar
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| Cheddar,
one of the most famous of places, the original home of the very
English Cheddar Cheese.
Today the village
is a small town, and gets very busy in summer,
with its tea shops and cheese shops.There is a nice church
though, 15th century.
The village is sited
next to Cheddar Gorge which cuts through the limestone of
the Mendip Hills. The area is famous for the caves and potholes,
which have weird and wonderful natural formations created
by the water dripping through the limestone.
The B3135 runs straight
through the gorge and there are walks from the town which
go along the top of the gorge, George Walk, to a viewpoint,
which can be reached by climbing the steps of Jacob's Ladder.
There is a Tourist
Information Centre in the town.
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Map of Cheddar |
What
To See -
Cheddar Tourist Attractions
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 Jacobs
Ladder, all 274
steps, will take from the bottom of the Gorge to the top with
a viewing point in a tower, we don't recommend this if you don't
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Cheddar
Caves, with the
dramatic Gough's cave and Cox's cave, stalagmites and stalactites
abound and there is an exhibition on Cheddar Man, a 9.000 year
old skeleton. Things for children in the Crystal Quest, shop,
etc, Tel: 01934 743343 
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| Cheddar
George Cheese Company Rural Village,
crafts, Cheddar cheese factory, with craft and cheese-making
demonstrations, shops, etc Tel: 01934 742810
Open Easter to October |
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| Ashton
Windmill,
at Chapel Allerton, B3151 then B3139, turn north, 18th century,
last complete windmill in the area, good views, Tel: 01934 712694
Open: Easter - Sep Sun plus Bank Holidays also Wed Jul-Sep |
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Where
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Guest
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Hillfield Cheddar BS27 3HN
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In the heart of Cheddar, in scenic Somerset, this YHA Hostel is a 20-minute walk from the magnificent Cheddar Gorge. It features a traditional restaurant and large, leafy gardens.
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Sharon Farm Clewer Wedmore
Tel: 07920425023 The single storey two bedroomed cottage sleeps four was completed in 2008, ideal for familes.
It is light and airy and modern and situated amidst the mendip hills overlooking fields, a perfect base for exploring the surrounding areas and their many attractions.
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5 Little Orchard Cheddar BS27 3LS Tel: 0844 847 1200
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Quietly set just 500 yards from the heart of the popular village of Cheddar this very well appointed detached property makes an excellent base for exploring the Cheddar Gorge and its caves. Wookey Hole the beautiful cathedral at Wells Clark's shopping...
Sleeps 7
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Cheddar Tel: 0844 847 1200
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This spacious and comfortable detached property enjoys a secluded setting in a quiet flower filled corner of Cheddar. The picturesque village is renowned for its spectacular gorge and prehistoric caves carved into the hills. There are excellent walks…...
Sleeps 5 + cot
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Days Out in and around Cheddar
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| Axbridge,
just down the road, is worth a quick visit, Wells
is a must see. |
Towns near Cheddar To Visit - straight line distance:
Axbridge Tourist Information (1.96 miles) Congresbury Tourist Information (6.66 miles) Wells Tourist Information (7.25 miles) Chew Stoke Tourist Information (8.17 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Tourist
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The Gorge
Cheddar
BS27 3QE
Tel: 01934 744071
Fax 01934 744614 |
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