Museums · South West England
Museum of Prehistory
In or near Cheddar.
Museum of Prehistory — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum of Prehistory is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Cheddar Gorge is a stunning natural landmark featuring dramatic limestone cliffs and extensive caves. Visitors can explore the caves, learn about prehistoric history, and enjoy outdoor activities like caving and rock climbing. It is a popular destination for both adventure seekers and those interested in nature and heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Cheddar Complex SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Museum of Prehistory is located in South-West England. It focuses on the study and exhibition of prehistoric artefacts and culture, providing insights into early human history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2820, -2.7662
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cheddar
- Postcode
- BS27 3QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Phone
- +44 1934 742343
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:30
- Official site
- www.cheddargorge.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/85965882 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Prehistory?
- Museum of Prehistory is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS27 3QF), in the parish of Cheddar.
- What is Museum of Prehistory?
- Museum of Prehistory — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Prehistory?
- Drivers can use postcode BS27 3QF.
- Is Museum of Prehistory a protected site?
- Yes — Museum of Prehistory is part of the The Cheddar Complex SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Museum of Prehistory?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS27 3QF. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.