Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath
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Duration 8 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour with local guide
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Visit Wells Cathedral
Explore Wells and Cheddar Gorge on a private day trip from Bath, featuring stunning scenery and local cheese tastings.
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Included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Private tour with local guide
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Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Excluded
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Gratuities
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Lunch and refreshments
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Wells cathedral entrance ticket (in 2024 this was £14 per adult)
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Cheddar cheese visitor centre entrance (in 2024 this was £3.50 per adult)
Explore Wells and Cheddar Gorge on a private day trip from Bath, featuring stunning scenery and local cheese tastings.
Highlights
- Visit to Wells Cathedral, with unique features and history
- Insight into the production of Cheddar cheese at a local factory
- Scenic drive through Cheddar Gorge, with panoramic views
- Opportunity to taste and purchase different varieties of Cheddar cheese
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Wells
Your guide will collect you at 8:30am from your preferred pick-up point in Bath and drive you through the English countryside to the cathedral city of Wells, England's smallest city. You will be taken on a private walking tour of Wells' historic centre. Some of the places visited are listed below.
Wells Market Place
The market place is the hub of the city. If you are visiting on a Wednesday or Sunday you will be able to experience the local market that takes place here every week. Fans of the cult film "Hot Fuzz" may recognise their surroundings as the Market Place featured a number of times in this film.
Wells Cathedral
You will visit the magnificent 13th Century Wells Cathedral. Its beautiful interior has a number of unique features including the world's second oldest working clock.
Vicar's Close
The picturesque Vicar's Close in Wells is the oldest residential street in Europe.
Cheddar
After lunch at an English pub you will be driven to Cheddar, the birth-place of the famous Cheddar cheese.
The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company
Today there is only one small cheese factory in the Cheddar area that produces traditional Cheddar cheese. You will visit this to get a great insight into how Cheddar cheese is made. If you are lucky you may even see the cheese being made whilst you are there. At the end of the visit you will have the chance to taste different varieties of the cheese they produce, including a cheese which is matured in the local caves. Should you wish there will be an opportunity to purchase cheese as souvenirs or to enjoy on the rest of your holiday.
Cheddar Gorge
The spectacular Cheddar Gorge is England's largest gorge. Driving through the gorge you will have the opportunity to stop and walk up to your guide's favourite viewpoint on the gorge. You will be rewarded with fantastic panoramic views over the gorge and the surrounding area. This walk does involve a steep 15 minute ascent on an uneven path which can get muddy when there has been rain so this stop is optional as it may not be suitable for everyone. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Bath.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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A maximum of 6 people per booking
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What our experts say
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Try a local pub for lunch in Cheddar.
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Visit Wells Market on Wednesday/Sunday.
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Bring sturdy shoes for Cheddar Gorge walk.
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Taste various Cheddar cheese types.
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Don't miss the views from the gorge viewpoint.
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