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Visit the spectacular Cheddar Gorge and Caves, boasting awe-inspiring cliffs and extraordinary subterranean stalactite show caves, plus it holds many fascinating secrets about our prehistoric ancestors. What are you waiting for? Nature, wildlife, history, adventure - experience the wonder of it all on a perfect all-season day out in Somerset.
We are near the western end of the Great West Way in Somerset – a worthy detour off the main route!
Benefits available to groups:
- Free organiser ticket for groups of 30+
- Free driver ticket for every coach operator booking
- Free driver refreshment voucher
- Free all-day coach parking
Booking Information:
Name of trade contact: Guest Services, Cheddar Gorge and Caves
Trade email address: groups@cheddargorge.co.uk
Trade Tel: 01934 742323
Opening Dates: Open Daily. Closed 24 & 25 Nov // 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th Dec // Christmas Day
Min group size: 12
Duration of visit: Two options (see above for details); 1) all day ticket or 2) Quick Stop with Cave and a Cake (around 90 minutes to two hours)
Coach Parking: Yes (must be pre-booked // free to park // free driver ticket and refreshment voucher)
Suitable for Education / Corporate / Incentive visits: Yes.
More info on Corp Hire: cheddargorge.co.uk/corporate-hire
More info on Educational visits: Cheddar Gorge for Education
Additional Information:
- Cheddar is dog friendly. All well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
- With rocky paths, cliff edges and high vantage points, Cheddar Gorge can be dangerous so please ensure children, dogs and other vulnerable people are supervised at all times.
- The Cliff-top walk can be muddy and slippery underfoot on wet days. Wear walking shoes/boots and clothing to suit the weather. Be careful at cliff-edges. There are some steep sections of the walk and much of the path is rocky in nature.
- Those with severely restricted mobility or who are wheelchair dependent will find much of Cheddar Gorge & Caves inaccessible including the caves, the Cliff-top Walk and the Lookout Tower.
- Staff are on-hand to help you, so please ask their advice to help you get the best experience.
- Please review individual attraction pages for full accessibility information.
- The road into Cheddar is steep and windy and wildlife sometimes walks into the road, so please drive carefully.
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From London, South Wales, The North, The Midlands or the South West: Take the M5, exit the M5 at Junction 22. Take A38 north for 7 miles and follow brown tourist signs onto A371 then B3135.
From Bristol (18 miles): Take A38 out of Bristol, then A371 and B3135. Or take the A37 then B3135.
From Bath (23 miles): Take A39 then B3135.
Cheddar Caves are at the bottom (sout west) of the gorge.
By bus:
Libra Travel
From Axbridge and Wells
Mon - Sat: Bus no.126
From Street, Wedmore and Shipham
Mon – Sat: every 3 hours; bus no.668
By Bike
National Cycle Network Route 3 crosses B3135 at the top of Cheddar Gorge near Priddy. The Strawberry Line cycle path follows the old railway line from Yatton to Cheddar.
* Cheddar Gorge and Caves are open everyday except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Opening Times: 10am-5pm
Last Entrance into attractions is at 4:30pm
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