Wookey Hole Caves - Wells
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Wookey Hole Caves is a show cave and tourist attraction in the village of Wookey Hole on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills near Wells in Somerset. Wookey Hole cave was formed by the action of the River Axe on the limestone hills. Before emerging at Wookey Hole the water enters underground streams and passes through other caves such as Swildon's Hole and St Cuthberts Swallet. After resurging, the waters of the River Axe are used in a handmade paper mill, the oldest extant in Britain, which began operations circa 1610, although a corn grinding mill operated there as early as 1086. Nearby is the limestone Ebbor Gorge, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a more tranquil spot than the busy Wookey Hole. The cave is noted for the Witch of Wookey Hole - a roughly human shaped rock outcrop, reputedly turned to stone by a monk from Glastonbury. The caves,have been used by humans for around 50,000 years. The low temperature means that the caves can be used for maturing locally produced Cheddar cheese. Your Magical Day Out Includes: Cave Tour Dinosaur Valley King Kong Wizards Play Barn Toddlers Play Area Cave Museum Fairy Garden Handmade Paper Magical Mirror Maze Penny Arcade Clown Museum Pirate Play Area Wookey Circus And much, much more.. Standard Admission Rates Adults: £16.00 Children: £11.00 (3-14yrs Inclusive) Seniors: £11.00 Students: £11.00 (Valid Student card required – must be purchased on arrival) Children under 3yrs: Free of charge NEW Family Ticket £49.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children ONLY) – Family Tickets can only be purchased on arrival at Wookey Hole. Extra Child Ticket £10.00 Opening Times Open 7 days a week Summertime: (Apr-Oct Inc): 10am (first tour) – 5pm (Last Cave Tour) Wintertime: (Nov-Mar Inc): 10am (first tour) – 4pm (Last Cave Tour) Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Open weekends and school holidays during December and January Wookey Hole Hotel – open everyday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||