Wells, Cheddar Cheese and Cheddar Gorge - Private Day Trip from Bath

Wells, GB
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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

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Pickup Location
2 Crescent Gardens
Abbey Hotel Bath, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Apex City of Bath Hotel
Apple Tree
Bath Spa Hotel
Bathen House Boutique Hotel
Brindleys Boutique
Brocks Guest House
Brooks Guesthouse
Chestnuts House
DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
Dukes Bath
Eight
Grays Boutique B&B
Hampton By Hilton Bath City
Holiday Inn Express Bath, an IHG hotel
Hotel Indigo Bath, an IHG hotel
I will contact the supplier later
Lansdown Grove Hotel
No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath
Oldfields House
Premier Inn Bath City Centre Hotel
Pulteney House
Queensberry Hotel
Royal Hotel
The Ayrlington
The Bath Priory
The Bird, Bath
The Black Fox
The Francis Hotel
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
The Kennard
The Roseate Villa Bath
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
The Windsor Townhouse
The Yard In Bath
The Z Hotel Bath
Travelodge Bath Central
Travelodge Bath City Centre Hotel
Travelodge Bath Waterside
If your Bath accommodation is not listed or you prefer to be picked up in a central location in Bath instead of a hotel please send details of the location e.g. the Bath railway station.

What to expect

1

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.

Duration 180 minutes
2

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.

Duration 20 minutes
3

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.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Vicar's Close

The picturesque Vicar's Close in Wells is the oldest residential street in Europe.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Cheddar

After lunch at an English pub you will be driven to Cheddar, the birth-place of the famous Cheddar cheese.

Duration 60 minutes
6

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.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

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.

Duration 60 minutes

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

  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Additional information
    A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Additional information
    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Provided by Bath Insider Tours

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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