Spring into Nature

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Spring has arrived in Cheddar Gorge, the flowers are blooming and the wildlife is thriving! This half term, we’re inviting all nature lovers to go wild for wildlife and learn about the wide variety of plants and animals that make the gorge their home.

There will be a series of daily interactive nature talks taking place in the garden at the Museum of Pre-History where you can discover local flora and fauna, and we'll be shining a light on the insects that often live in dark places out of our sight but are of vital importance to all ecosystems. We are asking you to help us furnish, stick by stick, a mega bug hotel in our garden to encourage the local populations or creepy crawlies thrive.

To help open your eyes to the illusive and often misunderstood bats that sleep deep in Cheddar's caves, we're sending you on a informative bat trail where you can find out facts about these curious creatures. There will also be arts and crafts taking place, where you can make your own set of binoculars to help you spot the local wildlife when out on the Cliff-Top Walk.

Cheddar Gorge is nestled in the heart of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is designated as a Special Site of Scientific Interest, so a must visit for anyone who likes to wonder at dramatic scenery or discover endemic species, and the children always enjoying keeping a look out for the wild goats and their kids!

Additional Information

All Wildlife Week activities are included in the cost of a Day Ticket.

Activities will be taking place at different locations throughout the gorge and caves.

The talks in the museum garden run between 11am and 4pm, daily

Under 5s go free

Spring into Nature activity sheets can be collected from the Museum of Pre-History and ticket offices from 10am – 4.00pm.

Children must be supervised at all times