Cheddar Gorge

View from top of Cheddar Gorge — Experience the panoramic views from the top of Cheddar Gorge

Discover the heights of Somerset's famous Cheddar Gorge

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South West Outdoor Festival at Cheddar Gorge

The South West Outdoor Festival is taking place on impressive Cheddar Gorge. The Gorge provides challenging landscape to test your endurance and enchanting views to reward your efforts in the evening. There's places for those looking for an adventure to try climbing in this iconic location, wild running and challenging cycle trails. It's also a great place to relax. With dramatic scenery to explore and sweeping views of the Gorge and across the Mendip Hills, it's a top spot for wildlife spotting.

Cheddar Gorge

Things to see and do

Young goats play rutting at Cheddar, Somerset

Wildlife spotting

Cheddar Gorge is famous for its herd of feral goats, but this National Trust site has lots more fascinating wildlife to discover.

King Johns Hunting Lodge, Axbridge and District Museum Trust, Somerset

King John's Hunting Lodge

Just a short drive from Cheddar Gorge is the town of Axbridge where you'll discover King John's Hunting Lodge.

Cheddar Gorge geological features

Go walking

Explore the heights of one of our most spectacular natural sights. With its weathered crags and pinnacles, Cheddar Gorge plays host to a varied community of specialised plants and wildlife.

The view from the top of Ebbor Gorge in Somerset

Hidden gems in Somerset

Some of your favourite Somerset places are hiding a big secret.

Brent Knoll on a summer day

Somerset 360 App

From Brean Down to Glastonbury Tor, Visit Somerset's free 360 app lets you explore six jaw-dropping views.

Cheddar Gorge

Shopping

Cheddar Information centre and shop — Cheddar Gorge Information Centre and shop

Our information centre and shop

Find out more about Cheddar Gorge at our information centre and shop.

Cheddar Gorge

Our work

Our Ranger's Steps at Cheddar — Climb the steps at Cheddar on the trail

See what we've been getting up to

Discover more about our important work and the sensitive conservation we're currently undergoing.

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Mendip Hills - Kings Wood

Mendip Hills

Dramatic gorges and ancient woodland rising above the Somerset Levels

A view of King John's Hunting Lodge

King John's Hunting Lodge

Wool-merchant's house of circa 1500

A view of Glastonbury Tor and grazing sheep on the slopes

Glastonbury Tor

Prominent hill overlooking the Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury and Somerset

A girl runs up the path towards Tyntesfield house

Tyntesfield

Spectacular Victorian Gothic Revival house with gardens and parkland

Clevedon Court North Somerset

Clevedon Court

Outstanding 14th-century manor house and 18th-century terraced garden

View of Down from beach

Brean Down

A natural pier with dramatic cliffs and Victorian fort

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Cheddar Gorge

Prices

Admission free

What is Gift Aid?

Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:

Gift Aid Admission or
Standard admission

If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.

Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.

An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.

	Gift Aid	Standard
Amount paid by visitor	£11.00	£10.00
Tax refund from Government*	£2.75	£0.00
Total received by the National Trust	£13.75	£10.00

*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.

Cheddar Gorge

Opening times

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Monday 22 May

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Saturday 27 May

Sunday 28 May