Wildlife Wonders – Cheddar Gorge (Mendip NNR) – Somerset

This half term, we’re inviting everyone to go wild for wildlife and join us for a fun and informative week where you’ll learn about the wonderful wildlife that make the gorge home. 

We'll be shining the spotlight on the wildlife that makes the gorge home through fun and engaging daily interactive talks, special pop up events, arts & crafts and more. Visitors can learn how Cheddar Gorge is part of the newly formed National Landscapes partnership. Classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and designated as a Special Site of Scientific Interest, all of which ensures that the area is legally protected to conserve the landscape, habitats and species. 

• Cheddar is dog friendly. All well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. 
• With rocky paths, cliff edges and high vantage points, Cheddar Gorge can be dangerous so please ensure children, dogs and other vulnerable people are supervised at all times. 
• The Cliff-top walk can be muddy and slippery underfoot on wet days. Wear walking shoes/boots and clothing to suit the weather. Be careful at cliff-edges. There are some steep sections of the walk and much of the path is rocky in nature. 
• Those with severely restricted mobility or who are wheelchair dependent will find much of Cheddar Gorge & Caves inaccessible including the caves, the Cliff-top Walk and the Lookout Tower. 
• Staff are on-hand to help you, so please ask their advice to help you get the best experience. 
• Please review individual attraction pages for full accessibility information. 
• The road into Cheddar is steep and windy and wildlife sometimes walks into the road, please drive carefully.