Top of the Gorge festival 2020: cancelled

Top of the Gorge festival

Coronavirus update: due to current government guidance, Top of the Gorge, a festival filled with outdoor adventure, inspirational speakers, challenges and activities, has been cancelled.

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

You'll find lots of places open now - over 50 houses, 135 gardens and parks, and hundreds of coastal and countryside sites. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Welcoming campers and day visitors alike, Top of the Gorge festival is a weekend-long carnival of outdoor adventure, entertainment, inspiration and fantastic local food and drink.

The pop-up campsite looks right through the jaws of the gorge towards the Somerset coast, amid the Mendip Hills AONB. Activities include trail running, mountain biking, climbing, caving, walking, archery, food foraging, campfire cooking, star gazing and much more. 

The Mendip Hills are famous for trails, crags and caves and Cheddar Gorge is one of England's most iconic and spectacular landscapes. With your support, the National Trust is really proud to care for the north side of this spectacular gorge and we hope that you will enjoy exploring it in a way that suits you. At the festival you can explore the gorge on a running or cylcing challenge, a guided adventure, or completely at your own pace.