What cheese is made in Cheddar Gorge?

CHEDDAR Traditional cheddar cheese
OUR AUTHENTIC CHEDDAR Traditional cheddar cheese – still produced by hand in the village of Cheddar, Somerset, with raw milk from one local farm.

Is Cheddar Gorge famous for cheese?

It’s famous for its popular cheese, a spectacular gorge located nearby, and some fascinating caves. According to legend, Cheddar cheese originated when a milkmaid left a bucket of milk in a local cave to keep it cool and then temporarily forgot about it.

Is Cheddar from Cheddar Gorge?

Nevertheless, Cheddar cheese does have its origins in Somerset, taking its name from Cheddar Gorge and the market town of Cheddar where cheeses were once matured in the natural caves and sold to tourists visiting the Gorge.

Is Cheddar Gorge Open 2021?

Cheddar Gorge and Caves is now OPEN as of the 1st April 2022! Cheddar Gorge and Caves in Cheddar, Somerset will allow you to explore Britain’s biggest gorge, from the stunning stalactite caverns to the dramatic cliffs rising over 450ft.

Why is it called Cheddar Gorge?

Cheddar Gorge is a limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills, near the village of Cheddar, Somerset, England. The gorge is the site of the Cheddar show caves, where Britain’s oldest complete human skeleton, Cheddar Man, estimated to be 9,000 years old, was found in 1903.

What is the oldest cheddar cheese you can buy?

Older Cheeses Some will sell cheddar that has been aged for five or six years while others will go up to seven years. The longest aged cheddar you are likely to find from a specialty seller is about 10 years old and even that can be difficult because very few people like the taste as it is so strong.

Can you walk around Cheddar Gorge for free?

This is absolutely free if you follow the walking route provided online by the National Trust (if you stop by their shop on the way from the gorge into the village, staff will be happy to point you towards the starting point).

Can you drive through Cheddar Gorge for free?

Can you visit Cheddar Gorge for free? Yes! The Gorge is a public road with public footpaths from the village of Cheddar which are all free to access. Fee’s only apply for Cheddar Gorge Tourist attractions like the Caves and Jacobs Ladder.

Why is Cheddar Gorge famous?

Wildlife. Cheddar Gorge is famous for its herd of feral goats, but this National Trust site has lots more fascinating wildlife to discover.

What is Cheddar Gorge made of?

Cheddar Gorge is the finest example of a limestone gorge in Britain, and its cliffs support many valuable semi-natural habitats, home to a wide range of plant species, many of them rare. At the lower end of the gorge are two show caves which together attract half a million visitors a year.