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

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Local Schools

School Details
Fairlands Middle School
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Mr Stefan Mchale
Masons Way
Cheddar
Somerset
BS27 3PG
1934743186
School Website
The Kings Of Wessex Academy
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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
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Ages:2-9
Head Teacher
Mr Will Ewens
School Lane
Draycott
Somerset
BS27 3SD
1934742052
School Website
Axbridge Church Of England First School
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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
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Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lorna Richardson
Moorham Road
Winscombe
Somerset
BS25 1HH
1934843407
School Website
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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
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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
Ans Taxis
07843 449708
Meadow Barn, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1RA
2.74 Miles
A And S Private Hire
01934 843037
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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Redcliffe Street
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Cheddar Post Office
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Lippiatt
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Tweentown
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Tutters Hill
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Labourham Way
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Cheddar Business Park
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The Cliffs
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Bradley Cross
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Crossways
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The Barrows
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Hythe Bow
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St Michaels Home
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The Church
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Nyland
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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
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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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Open at weekends

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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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Langford Farm Animal Practice
Langford House
Langford
Bristol
North Somerset
BS40 5DU
01934 852650
farmpractice@langfordvets.co.uk
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Langford Small Animal Practice
Langford House
Langford
Bristol
North Somerset
BS40 5DU
01934 852 422
sap@langfordvets.co.uk
Website
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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

Location
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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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