Nov 25

Cheddar, Wells and Glastonbury offer the visitor many interesting sights. A trip to these mid-Somerset destinations is within easy reach of all of our hire centres. The classic day-trip would take in Cheddar Gorge, Wells Cathedral and Glastonbury Abbey.

A drive through the Gorge is always spectacular, and the Cheddar Caves are also well worth a visit. An all-in-one explorer ticket includes admission to Gough’s Cave, Cox’s Cave, The Cheddar Man and the Cannibals Exhibition, and between March and October an open-top bus tour of the Gorge.

The small city of Wells is a short drive along the A371, which winds through the lower reaches of the Mendip Hills on the edge of the Somerset Levels. Wells is a city only by virtue of the presence of the Cathedral, and is in reality not much bigger than many villages. It is a very pleasant place to spend time in. The High Street is traffic calmed and there are some intesting shops to browse around, as well as somw good cafes, pubs and restaurants. Next to the Cathedral is the Bishop’s Palace. Both are good to visit, and if you are lucky you will see the swans in the Bishop’s Palace moat ring a bell to ask for their dinner!

Glastonbury also has a traffic calmed High Street, and some interesting shops and eateries. The Abbey is in the heart of the town, just along from the High Street. The Tor is also well worth a visit, and is a short drive out of the town.