Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Walk through nearly 350 million years of history. Wander up the highest, inland limestone cliff formation and explore two of the oldest showcaves in Britain.

Immerse yourself in the iconic landscape of Cheddar Gorge & Caves where Britain’s oldest, most complete skeleton, known as Cheddar Man, was discovered in 1903.

Discover this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its abundance of flora and fauna from the rare Cheddar pink to the Cheddar, Twin Cliffs and Gough’s Rock whitebeams that can’t be found anywhere else. As well as a wealth of fauna, with everything from Soay sheep, feral goats and peregrine falcons to the