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Experience the Wonder of a Dog-Friendly day at Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Cheddar Gorge & Caves boasts extraordinary subterranean show caves, awe-inspiring cliffs and holds many fascinating secrets about our prehistoric ancestors.

Dogs are welcome at Cheddar Gorge & Caves all year round.

Our Day Ticket gives access to six great attractions: Gough's Cave, Cox's Cave featuring Dreamhunters, The Museum of Pre-History, Beyond the View: our cinematic experience and access to Jacob’s Ladder, The Lookout Tower with spectacular views and the stunning 3 mile Cliff-Top Walk.

Tickets can be purchased online or on the day. If you only have a few hours to spare, then our Gorge Outdoors ticket gives access to Jacob's Ladder, The Lookout Tower, and the stunning 3 mile Cliff-Top Walk.

This ticket is available on the day from our ticket office. Don’t forget to stop for a well-deserved break and a bite to eat at Gough’s Café. Enjoy the spectacular views from the large outdoor patio where dogs are welcome.

We even have welcome bowls of water located around the attraction for our doggy friends.

Gough’s Cave: Prepare to be amazed by our stunning show cave featuring spectacular stalagmite and stalactite formations created over 500,000 years ago!

See cheddar cheese maturing in the caves, view the site where Cheddar Man’s 10,000-year-old skeleton was discovered and learn about the extraordinary DNA discovery.

A free audio guide is available in six languages, and there is also a special version for children. Cox’s Cave featuring Dreamhunters: Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors and watch the story of early man unfold in this spectacular multimedia experience. Beyond the View: Take a seat in front of our state of the art 270-degree screen.

Discover historic tales, enjoy breathtaking aerial panoramic views, and learn about the special wildlife and plants that call the gorge home. Museum of Pre-History: Discover amazing artefacts unearthed in the Cheddar area that help tell the story of how people lived thousands of years ago. Jacob’s Ladder & The Lookout Tower: Venture up the 274 steps to the top of the gorge with rest stops along the route to admire the view.

Marvel at the panoramic views and mosaic of landscapes across the Mendips and Somerset Levels. Cliff¬ -Top Walk: Hike the 3-mile loop around the gorge.

Look out for the wildlife and enjoy the stunning scenery. If you don’t have time to do the full circuit, you can go for a shorter walk up to the Pulpit Rock look out point, and head back down the ladder.

Nature, wildlife, history, adventure - a fantastic all-season dog friendly day out in Somerset.