Welcome to Cheddar

Cheddar is a small town located in Somerset, England. It is famous for its cheese, which has been produced in the area since the 12th century. The town is situated in the Mendip Hills, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors to Cheddar can explore the stunning countryside, visit the famous Cheddar Gorge, and sample some of the town's delicious cheese.

Cheddar Gorge is one of the most popular attractions in the area. It is a deep limestone gorge that was formed during the last Ice Age. Visitors can explore the gorge on foot or by bike, and there are several walking trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The gorge is also home to a number of rare plants and animals, including the Cheddar pink, a rare flower that is only found in the area.

In addition to its natural beauty, Cheddar is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The town's parish church, St. Andrew's, dates back to the 14th century and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Other notable buildings include the Cheddar Palace, a 19th-century mansion that is now a hotel, and the Cheddar Museum, which tells the story of the town's cheese-making history. Overall, Cheddar is a charming town that offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and culture.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Fairlands Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Stefan Mchale	Masons Way Cheddar Somerset BS27 3PG 1934743186 School Website
The Kings Of Wessex Academy Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr David Wiltshire	Station Road Cheddar Somerset BS27 3AQ 01934742608 School Website
Cheddar First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Smith	Hillfield The Hayes Cheddar Somerset BS27 3HN 1934742546 School Website
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Will Ewens	School Lane Draycott Somerset BS27 3SD 1934742052 School Website
Axbridge Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Dominic Shillabeer	Moorland Street Axbridge Somerset BS26 2BA 01934732391 School Website
Shipham Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mr Will Ewens	Turnpike Road Shipham Winscombe Somerset BS25 1TX 1934843485 School Website
Sidcot School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Iain Kilpatrick	Oakridge Lane Winscombe Somerset BS25 1PD 01934843102 School Website
Weare Academy First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Miss Emma Tovey	Nottinghill Way Weare Somerset BS26 2JS 01934712643 School Website
St Lawrences C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Foxall	School Hill Westbury-Sub-Mendip Wells Somerset BA5 1HL 01749870437 School Website
Winscombe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Richardson	Moorham Road Winscombe Somerset BS25 1HH 1934843407 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Worle Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6WA 8.20 Miles

Yatton Station Road, Yatton, Somerset, BS49 4AJ 8.27 Miles

Weston Milton Saville Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8PF 8.85 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 9.51 Miles

Weston-Super-Mare Station Approach, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1XY 9.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cheddar Area Taxis 07881 911559 Baybrook, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QN 0.33 Miles
Cheddar District Taxis 01934 744744 32 Labourham Way, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3XJ 0.46 Miles
Bristol Airport Chauffeurs 01934 742111 Hartley House, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3BH 0.65 Miles
B B S Taxis 07770 837560 Hazeldene/Cheddar Road, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2DL 1.64 Miles
Cheddar Taxis 01934 743801 6 South Close, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3TW 1.71 Miles
Cheddar Cab Co 07851 734044 Well Cottage/The Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3TH 1.80 Miles
A And S Private Hire 01934 843037 Meadow Barn, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RA 2.74 Miles
Ans Taxis 07843 449708 Meadow Barn, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RA 2.74 Miles
Sandford Private Hire 01934 820300 2 Yew Tree Gardens, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 5QR 4.54 Miles
Zero Nine Taxi Services 01458 746001 Little Snyed, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4XF 4.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Redcliffe Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheddar Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lippiatt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tweentown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tutters Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Labourham Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheddar Business Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Cliffs Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradley Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossways Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hythe Bow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Michaels Home Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nyland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cheddar Medical Centre 01934 742061	Cheddar Medical Ctr. Roynon Way Cheddar Somerset BS27 3NZ
Axbridge Surgery 01934 732464	Axbridge Surgery Houlgate Way Axbridge Somerset BS26 2BJ
Winscombe Surgery 01934 842211	Winscombe Surgery Hillyfields Way Winscombe BS25 1AF
Wedmore/Axbridge 01934 712774	The Surgery St Medard Road Wedmore Somerset BS28 4AY
Pudding Pie Lane - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Langford Surgery Pudding Pie Lane Langford Bristol BS40 5EL

Local Stores

Axbridge
2 The Square
Axbridge
Somerset
BS26 2AR
01934 732228
shop.6564@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.99 miles

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SPAR Winscombe
7 Ashley Close
Winscombe
BS25 1DB
01934 842927
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit 1 Saxon Court Union Street Cheddar Somerset BS27 3NA 01934 712 229 0.05 miles

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Axe Valley Large Animal Vets Ltd
Unit B Winchester Farm Draycott Road Cheddar Somerset BS27 3RP 01934 315970 hello@avlavets.co.uk Website 0.65 miles

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Alexandra &Amp; Hillyfields Vets Ltd
Hillyfields Way Winscombe North Somerset BS25 1AE 01934 843381 vets@hillyfieldsvets.co.uk Website 3.60 miles
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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Redmans Hill Blackford Wedmore Somerset BS28 4NG 01934 712 229 Website 4.61 miles
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Consultations by appointment 24 hour Emergency Service Available
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Consultations by appointment 24 hour Emergency Service Available
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Consultations by appointment 24 hour Emergency Service Available

Langford Farm Animal Practice
Langford House Langford Bristol North Somerset BS40 5DU 01934 852650 farmpractice@langfordvets.co.uk 4.66 miles

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Langford Small Animal Practice
Langford House Langford Bristol North Somerset BS40 5DU 01934 852 422 sap@langfordvets.co.uk Website 4.66 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Cheddar Gorge
A Circular Dog Walk At Cheddar Gorge. At Almost 122 Metres Deep And 3 Miles Long, This Is England’S Largest Gorge, With Weathered Crags And Pinnacles. BS27 3QF 0.55 miles For Cheddar Cliffs Take A371 To Wells From Weston-Super-Mare. 8 Miles North-West Of Wells, Signposted Off M5, A371 Axbridge To Wells Road And A38 Burnham To Bristol Road.

Cheddar Gorge
Lovely Walk Around The Gorge. It Is Best To Keep Dogs On Lead Because Of The Cliffs Edge But There Are Some Lovely Views At The Top. It Is A Very Hilly Walk And Is Also Fairly Long. You Can Walk Down Into The Village And There Are Toilets, Places To Eat And Have A Break Too. I Usually Walk Down From Black Down Which Makes It An All Day Walk And Means You Don’T Have To Pay For Parking Cliff Top Gorge Walk Cheddar Lancashire BA5 3BT 0.95 miles

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Cheddar Reservoir
A Fairly Small Circular Walk But Offers Lots Of Swimming For The Dogs. Mine Love Swimming In The Reservoir. There Are Sheep Around One Half Of The Reservoir So Dogs May Have To Be On Lead But The Other Half Does Not Have Sheep. A Football Field Is Also On Route So Dogs Can Have A Run Around There Too. Cheddar Reservoir Lancashire 1.23 miles

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Black Down Burrington Coombe
Slight Walk Up To The Top Of The Hill But The Views Are Stunning From The Top. If You Take The Left Path Once Up The Top, You Can Walk Down To Cheddar Gorge Or You Can Take The Right Path And Walk Down Into The Woods To Rowberrow Warren And Dolebury Warren. Livestock On Route And Can Get Very Muddy In The Winter Due To The Horses And Cows Churning Up The Mud Making It Very Hard To Walk Up The Hill. Lovely Walk During The Summer. We Often Spend All Day Walking There And My Two Cockers Love It! Burrington Combe Blagdon 3.48 miles Once You Enter Burrington Coombe, You’Ll See A Lay-By Further Down Beneath Burrington Ham. Park Up In The Lay-By And Cross The Road. Follow The Road Up And You’Ll See A Sign Saying Black Down On Your Right. Walk Down Past The Driveway And Make Your Way Up To The Top!

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Crook Peak
A Walk On The Westernmost And Most Mountainous Of The Six Main Peaks In The Mendip Hills, A Summit Topped By Limestone Exposures, Overlooking The Somerset Levels And The Bristol Channel Coastline. BS26 2HH 3.93 miles Along Webbington Road, Near Compton Bishop.

Crook Peak
Very Steep Walk Up To The Peak. Once You’Re At The Top, You Can Follow The Hill All The Way Around And Down To Cheddar So It Is A Very Decent Long Walk. The Views From The Top Are Stunning Which Makes The Climb Up Very Worth It. There Is Livestock On Route So Dogs May Have To Be On A Lead At Times. My Two Spaniels Love It Up There! Crook Peak Footpath Lancashire 4.81 miles

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Weather Forecast

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