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Cheddar Mendip Heights Local Information

Priddy village is half a mile from site. There are a couple of pubs serving food and an annual Sheep Fair in August.
The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company is the only cheese-making factory actually in Cheddar.
Cheddar Gorge is a spectacular limestone gorge. It has several walks around it, some of which are very challenging.
Choose from 17 different activities at the Avon Ski and Action Centre, including skiing, snowboarding, quad biking, abseiling, power-kiting and clay-pigeon shooting.
The SS Great Britain and the many museums of Bristol are within easy reach.
The sandy beaches at Burnham on Sea, Brean and Weston-super-Mare are less than an hour’s drive away.
Longleat Safari Park is only 40 mins away.
Cheddar Gorge is a spectacular limestone gorge. It has several walks around it, some of which are very challenging.
Many local caves are open to the public. The most famous is Wookey Hole which is part of a collection of attractions, including a paper mill and Dinosaur Valley.
Visit the Georgian city of Bath with its Roman Baths and Pump Rooms.
The city of Wells has a 12th century cathedral and Vicar’s Close.
Weston-super-Mare is home to the world’s largest helicopter museum.
Explore on foot with the site walking book, available from reception.
A farmers market is held on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Nearest train station: Weston-super-mare 30 miles
Nearest bus: 3 miles