‘Skele-brate’ Halloween at Cheddar Gorge & Caves this October half-term

Join in the Halloween family fun this October half-term at Cheddar Gorge & Caves.

Running from 26 October – 3 November 2024, the attraction is hosting a fun and ‘spooktacular’ skeleton trail and Halloween themed party.

Cheddar Man, the resident skeleton who lives in Gough’s Cave (he’s very old … 10,000 years old to be exact!) has invited his skeleton friends to visit him this Halloween half-term and join a ‘spine-tingling’ party.

To get an invite to the party, you must join the trail in Gough’s Cave. This is no ordinary skeleton trail, as they've brought along their skeletal creature friends, who you must find. Once you’ve found them all, you’ll gain entry to the Gorge's ‘skele-brations,' where you’ll be rewarded with a Halloween badge and treated to themed party games and arts and crafts.

Dogs are welcome too, so everyone can join in the fun.

Image: Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Did you know Cheddar Man’s remains were found in Gough’s Cave over 100 years ago? He is Britain’s oldest most complete human skeleton ever found, and lived in the village over 10,000 years ago! You can see a life-sized replica of Cheddar Man inside the cave.

This experience is included in the price of your Day Ticket, so you can enjoy six exciting attractions and our Halloween activities. Explore Gough’s Cave, our spectacular stalactite show cave where Cheddar Man was unearthed and find out about his amazing DNA discovery. Discover the new multimedia experience ‘Yeo’s Journey’ in Cox’s Cave,' which tells the captivating story of how Cheddar's iconic caves were formed and evolved through the ‘power of water.' 

Learn how our ancestors lived and survived in the Museum of Prehistory. Find out more about the local history, wildlife and plants in our Beyond the View cinema experience. Venture up the 274 steps of Jacob’s Ladder to The Lookout Tower and the Cliff-Top Walk, where you'll enjoy stunning views over the Gorge and the Mendip Hills - a landscape millions of years in the making!

For further information, visit www.cheddargorge.co.uk/whats-on.