Caves · South West England
Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge
In or near Cheddar.
Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge — a cave broad in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge is a cave broad located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Official information
Cheddar Gorge is a stunning natural landmark known for its dramatic limestone cliffs and extensive cave systems. Visitors can explore the caves, learn about prehistoric history, and engage in outdoor activities like caving and rock climbing. It offers a unique blend of natural beauty and adventure in the Mendip Hills.
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
Soldier's Hole is a cave located in Cheddar Gorge, South-West England. It is known for its archaeological significance, having yielded important prehistoric finds. The cave is part of the larger Cheddar Gorge area, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2827, -2.7633
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cheddar
- Postcode
- BS27 3QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Phone
- +44 1934 742343
- Official site
- www.cheddargorge.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675434 (CC0)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge?
- Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS27 3QF), in the parish of Cheddar.
- What is Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge?
- Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge — a cave broad in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge?
- Drivers can use postcode BS27 3QF.
- Is Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge a protected site?
- Yes — Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge is part of the The Cheddar Complex SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge free to visit?
- Yes, Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Soldier's Hole, Cheddar Gorge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS27 3QF. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.