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King John's Hunting Lodge, The Square, Axbridge, Somerset BS26
2AP. Tel: 01934 732012. Wool-merchant's house. The property is
run as a local history museum by Axbridge and District Museum
Trust. The early Tudor timber-framed house was extensively restored
in 1971. National Trust. About 3 miles west of Cheddar.
Cheddar Caves & Gorge,
Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QF. Tel: 01934 74234.A major tourist
attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do above and below
ground. Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you'll find many rare
species. The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's biggest Gorge
are million-year-old Ice Age river beds. Your ancestors have
lived here for 40,000 years, and world-famous Cheddar Man is
Britain's oldest complete skeleton. www.cheddarcaves.co.uk. Location:
On the outskirts of Cheddar.
Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BB. Tel:
01749 672243. When you visit Wookey Hole Caves your guide will
relate the 50,000 year history of the caves as home to both humans
and animals. The crazy magical distorting mirrors are as popular
as ever. Wookey Hole has the biggest collection of original Edwardian
Penny Arcade machines. And more... www.wookey.co.uk. About 5
miles south south east of Cheddar.
Glastonbury Abbey, The
Abbey Gatehouse, Magdalene Street, GLASTONBURY, Somerset, BA6
9EL. Tel: 01458 832267. For centuries travellers and pilgrims
have visited this sacred site. Our Visitor Centre completes the
experience with many wonderful exhibits on display. Spend time
walking through the wonderful grounds. www.glastonburyabbey.com.
Location: About 9 miles south of Cheddar.
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