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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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What To See -

Cheddar Tourist Attractions

 
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 like heights!
 
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 Admission Charge Open every day except over Christmas
 
Cheddar George Cheese Company Rural Village, crafts, Cheddar cheese factory, with craft and cheese-making demonstrations, shops, etc Tel: 01934 742810  Admission Charge Open Easter to October
 
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
 
 

Where To Stay in Cheddar

Call our Hotel Telephone Reservations Line: 0870 4786316

Guest Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels


YHA Cheddar Hillfield Cheddar BS27 3HN  MAP
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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Holiday Cottages


Holiday Cottage 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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Braeburn 5 Little Orchard Cheddar BS27 3LS Tel: 0844 847 1200  MAP
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

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The Orchard Cheddar Tel: 0844 847 1200  MAP
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

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Days Out in and around Cheddar

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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Around The Area
Area Telephone Code
01934
Tourist Information
The Gorge
Cheddar
BS27 3QE
Tel: 01934 744071
Fax  01934 744614
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