Explore Britain's biggest gorge from the dramatic cliffs rising 450ft to the stunning stalactite caverns. This world-famous beauty spot is a National Nature Reserve, reveals many fascinating stories of our prehistoric ancestors, and is an international centre for caving and rock climbing.

www.cheddargorge.co.uk                                                              1 Mile

At Mendip Gliding Club you will experience the full majesty of nature in silent flight over one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

www.mendipglidingclub.co.uk                                           1 Mile

Naturally beautiful and nationally protected, the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is one of 49 AONBs in England, Wales & Northern Ireland. Together with our Heritage Coasts and National Parks, AONBs make up some of the finest countryside in Britain.

www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk

Brook Bank shooting ground is one of the UK's leading shooting grounds and is officially Somerset's only Premier CPSA (Clay Pigeon Shooting Association) rated venue.

www.brookbankshooting.co.uk/                           1 Mile

Wells Cathedral - Perhaps the most beautiful of the great English Cathedrals.

http://www.wellscathedral.org.uk                              7 Miles

Wookey Hole Caves - Britain’s most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey…

www.wookey.co.uk                                                                                  5 Miles

Glastonbury Abbey - visitor attraction, scheduled ancient monument, Church and legendary burial place of King Arthur

www.glastonburyabbey.com                           13 Miles

Cheddar Crazy Golf - Fun for all ages.

www.cheddarcrazygolf.co.uk                                              1 Mile

East Somerset Railway (Cranmore)

The East Somerset Railway is a preserved Steam Railway running through the Mendip hills near Shepton Mallet in Somerset

www.eastsomersetrailway.com                       15 Miles

Fleet Air Museum

The Fleet Air Arm Museum, Somerset; Europe's largest naval aviation collection of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, the flying arm of the Royal Navy.

www.fleetairarm.com                                 20 Miles

Haynes Motor Museum

Collection of historic cars, plus conference, banquet and corporate hospitality venue. Includes details of exhibits, events and facilities.

www.haynesmotormuseum.com                        20 Miles

The Bath and West show ground located in Shepton Mallet host a number of special events, a list of all the events is available here.

Enjoy the beautiful Nature Reserves here in Somerset. Click here to view the top reserves for the area.

Cheddar Cycle Store - Bicycle Hire, and information on local cycle routes and rides. www.cheddarcyclestore.co.uk

The Almshouse -  The Almshouse Tea Shop is a Grade II listed building in near by Axbridge, offering a tasty selection of meals from snacks to light meals - www.thealmshouseteashop.co.uk

Attractions and  places to stay near Cheddar Gorge

B&B in Draycott, near Cheddar, Somerset