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Cheddar
Spend a half‑day at Cheddar Gorge and caves, plus a quick village stroll; one full day covers the main sights.
Cheddar is a small Somerset village centred on the dramatic Cheddar Gorge and its limestone caves. The gorge, rock‑climbing routes and the two main caves can be explored in a few hours, while the village offers a handful of pubs, a museum and easy walks. One day is enough for a thorough visit; add a night only if you want a relaxed base before heading to nearby Wells or the Mendip hills.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (short daylight, colder)
- Airport
- BRS
- Nights
- 1
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- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
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- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cheddar999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cheddar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyCheddar is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on the gorge road and seasonal parking fees.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 Medical
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBRS Bristol Airport.
- Getting aroundThe gorge is best reached by car via B3371/B3135; park in lay‑bys (some pay).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerPub pint of ale£3–£4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedCheddar Youth Hostel private room, a night, per person£35 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedAnela B&B double, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedAnela B&B double, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £120 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRS Bristol Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cheddar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The gorge is best reached by car via B3371/B3135; park in lay‑bys (some pay). Bus 126 runs hourly from Weston‑super‑Mare and Wells (Mon‑Sat). Within the gorge walk is the main mode; the Strawberry Line offers a 14‑km trail for walking or cycling.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wells
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Train to Wells (approx 15 min) then bus or walk 2 km (1.2 mi) to cathedral and cavesTrain to Wells (approx 15 min) then bus or walk 1.2 mi (2 km) to cathedral and caves
Wells Cathedral and Wookey Hole caves are nearby.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Cheddar Youth Hostel
Private rooms, self‑catering kitchen, open seasonally; from £35 per night for a 2‑bed room.
The Swan (Wedmore)
18th‑century B&B, 4‑mile drive, £110 double.
Broadway House Holiday Park
Caravan & camping site with pool, near the gorge.
Anela B&B
Centre of village, short walk to gorge.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–£70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–£110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cheddar Youth Hostel private room2 × 1 night × £45 | £90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Bus 126 day ticket2 × £5 · check | £10 |
| Gough's Cave entry2 × £7 · check | £14 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £27 |
| Trip total≈ £151 per person per day, bed included | £301≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in GBP; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub pint of ale | £3–£4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Cheddar cheese ice‑cream | £4–£5 (≈ US$6–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cyclists should avoid the steep uphill section of the gorge road unless descending; dismount where needed (source).
- Parking near the main attractions can be limited and fee‑based in peak season.
- Check opening times of Gough's and Cox's Caves before arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Medical
- 999
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- Medical999
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 126 Weston‑super‑Mare ↔ Cheddar: about £5 (≈ US$7) each way (check)
- Car park near Gorge (peak season): ≈ £2–£3 per hour
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- Thank you — Thank you (θæŋk juː)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt)
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (wɛər ɪz ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cheddar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (short daylight, colder) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Wells for extra cathedral time.
- Combine with a visit to the Strawberry Line for a longer walk.
Sources
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