Top of the Gorge festival 2020: cancelled

Top of the Gorge festival

Coronavirus update: due to current government guidance, Top of the Gorge 2020, a festival filled with outdoor adventure, inspirational speakers, challenges and activities, has been cancelled.

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open. Cafés are offering a takeaway service and some outdoor seating is available at cafés in England only. Some shops are open in England and Wales but remain closed in Northern Ireland. All houses are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

Cheddar Gorge geological features

Coronavirus update 

This article was create before the coronavirus crisis and may not reflect our current situation. Please check the homepage for the most up to date information about visiting.

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.