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I grew up near Cheddar, If you were expecting an Empire of Cheese it's surprisingly modest. I recommend Wookey Hole and the area is a good place for bike rides

I grew up near Cheddar, If you were expecting an Empire of Cheese it's surprisingly modest. I recommend Wookey Hole and the area is a good place for bike rides (just not on the weekend). I seriously recommend Thatchers Gold [cider], that's probably Somerset's best export (and the Wurzels if you like cliches, only builders and farmers actually sound like that). I thought cheddar took off because it's easy to transport and store).[/success kid] PS: Cheddar is definitely nicer than creme fraiche (unless you enjoy soggy sandwiches, and a salad... no, just no). ;)

dan-robertson 6y ago
It is fortunate there was no AOC-like regulation requiring all cheddar to be aged in cheddar caves
emmelaich 6y ago
Wookey hole doesn't compare to many other caves really. It's a bit hokey. That said, there are caves that you can explore with speleologists. Also, Cheddar gorge itself is really short. The geography is interesting though. Water from mendips result in a perpetual spring in the middle of Wells. (hence the name) And the spring in Glastonbury Tor. Probably. PS. Area is great for good cheap cider aka scrumpy.
- onion2k 6y ago
  Dorset is better for cider. Source: I grew up in Dorset and was a teenager.