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Cheddar Caves & Gorge

Cheddar BS27 3QF, England
44 1934 742343
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Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Cheddar
Type: Caverns/ Caves, Canyons
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: These caves provided shelter for man more than 40,000 years ago.
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Watchet
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

The caves are far from being the most exciting in Europe...Nevertheless, the owners have exploited them as much as possible, and they can provide an interesting couple of hours. The Gorge is beautiful and best enjoyed walking, so best to go here in good weather.

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Paid £50 for family ticket, on top of that the greedy cave owners charge you a fortune for parking with grumpy carpark attendants who pounce on you as soon as you park up. Half the the attractions and walks are free anyway so don't pay the rip of price. Park up in the bottom of the village in the council... More

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Orpington, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Visited with my wife and it cost us £18.50 each entrance plus £5 for parking. The main cave Gough's is good and worth doing. Cox's cave and the Crystal Cave is too gimmicky and strictly for kids. Flashing lights and dummies that were not very realistic. Cheddar man museum is very interesting. The gorge walk and tower needs up to... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

You cannot just go and see the caves but have to pay the full package for £18.50 per adult. My parents could not do the other attractions so we did not buy. It is an expensive affair to rip off tourists!!!

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

If you make the trip to Cheddar then the caves are a must see for all who visit this ancient site. At the entrance you start with Cheddar Man, a Mesolithic burial found early on when the caves were being opened up by Richard Gough and his sons. Then enjoy the journey as you travel back into the caves with... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Great place to spend activity filled day. caves are nice, but we really enjoyed out doors a lot more. Open top bus ride and description is very enjoyable. The area has some very good hikes and walks. I would recommend and Cliff top 3 mile walk for absolutely amazing and breathtaking views of the area. You do need to be... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

A wonderful experience. We spent 5 hours exploring the incredible caves, walking along the top of the gorge, and seeing the other attractions. Cheddar Gorge is truly unique and great value for money. Well worth a visit.

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

My wife and I recently spent an enjoyable day visiting the Cheddar caves and Gorge with the added bonus of glorious weather. We purchased the full tour ticket which includes an informative and interesting bus ride of the gorge terminating at the cave entrance. The main cave is really interesting with a first rate audio guide and a most spectacular... More

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Grays Thurrock, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I visited the cave, we took the bus tour and had picnic on the Gorge. We should go back to visit the museum and the crystal cave at a later stage. The good thing about this ticket which includes all of these attractions is that if you do not manage to see them in the same day, the ticket remains... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

The larger cave was very interesting and some of the chambers are spectacular. The St Paul's chamber is magnigicent. However cox cave was fine, but it lead to a plastic amateur exhibition called the crystal quest. My seven year old was looking forward to trying to find real crystals in walls of the cave, but instead we had to traverse... More

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