Cheddar Welcomes Walkers

As an accredited member of the nationwide network Walkers are Welcome, Cheddar provides walks in and around the gorge and the beautiful Mendip Hills to suit every type of walker.  Seventeen different walks have been devised by local voluntary group Cheddar Walking, with printed guides stocked by the Cheddar Gorge Visitor Information Centre (VIC), or … Read more…

Annual Community Grants now available

Cheddar Parish Council is now inviting applications from local groups for community grants. Any Registered Charity, Voluntary Group, Community Organisation or agency that operates within the parish can apply for up to £1,000 to help fund an event, activity or project that benefits the community. The council is keen to support projects in the following … Read more…

Visitor Information Centre opens again for 2024

Cheddar Gorge Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is re-opening on 10th February 2024. It will be open every day during half term, then weekends only until Easter, after which it will open every day until the end of October. The VIC stocks a good selection of maps, walking guides and other information on local activities plus … Read more…

Cheddar Community Awards launched

Cheddar Parish Council is inviting residents of the parish to nominate individuals or groups for Community Service Awards. These are given annually to people who have contributed significantly to the community, whether for work done over the past year or commitment over many years. In 2023 there were 2 awards made; Martin Kay on behalf … Read more…

We’d like your views on Cheddar Festive Night…

For over twenty years Cheddar Festive Night has been held in early December for late night shopping and entertainment in the gorge and village centre.  However, as a result of more stringent safety and security requirements it was not possible to put on the traditional full-scale event in 2023.  Now, with more time on our … Read more…