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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.
About 5 miles north west of Wells.
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. Location: On the outskirts of Wells.
Royal Bath & West of England Society, The Showground, Shepton
Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN. Tel: 01749 822222. The Royal Bath &
West of England Society hosts a whole host of current events
ranging from agricultural shows and events, motorcycle, and rural
craft shows, countryside features & extreme sports. www.bathandwest.com.
About 7 miles south east of Wells.
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 5 miles south of Wells.
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