If you are traveling around the Somerset and are planning out for an extraordinary day out in that case no think further just get out and visit Wookey Hole. It will endow you with a complete day of secrecy as well as fun from the same time when you get into the worldwide renowned caves and discover yourself meeting the famous Wookey Hole Witch. On the other hand there is many thing additional than merely exploring the caves, the Wookey Hole proffers a number of tourists attractions for an exciting as well as entertaining day.
Wookey Hole is positioned approximately 2 miles from Wells City and is precipitous in the times gone by. The mainly renowned element of the attraction is the impressive caves which have an extensive record of tenancy, someplace in the area of an astonishing 50,000 years. It is must for each and every tourist visiting the cave to have a guided tour as your guide will endow you with information of the history of the cave, which includes the renowned Wookey Hole Witch whose fable grew all through the shady ages and continues even in the present day. It is believed that her spirit has stayed behind and keeps a watch over the cave’s animals. Latest auditions were carried out to locate a fresh Wookey Hole Witch as well as you can rally her if you dare inside the caves.
On the other hand the caves are simply fraction of the attractions at Wookey Hole as well as you will as well come across a lot of other entertaining things to be enjoyed. These consist of Ice Age Valley, where you will uncover yourself reverse in primeval time enclosed by actual size dinosaurs, as well as the Wookey Hole Circus Show and also the Pirate Adventure Golf Course. There is too much adequate at Wookey Hole to keep you diverted for the complete day as well as it is a vast place for children as well as alike to find out regarding the history of the area and have a little fun as well.
Restored, revamped and completely outstanding, the Oldest Tourist destination in Britain is full onto the holiday prospect in a volatile blend of History, Fun and Mystery.
New changes made this year are that Wookey Hole Cave Museum as well as Exhibition Hall is given a face-lift including the Wookey Hole Time Trail, the olden times of sightseeing at the Caves as well as rejoicing 400 years at the Paper Mill of paper-making.
Additional attraction to the caves from this year is the Pirate Island Adventure Golf. This adventure golf is considered to be the newest as well as biggest Adventure Golf Course in the west. Separate entrance charges for the same are additionally applied.
For the duration of your guided tour throughout the caves you will witness the cave aged igloo cheddar cheese budding, which is aviable for purchase in the Gift Shop.
Inside the Valley of the Dinosaurs a life-size King Kong takes a seat at the doorway. You can saunter in the midst of the full sized dinosaurs, or simply calm down in the charmed Fairy Garden with dragons as well as elves and fairies.
In the interior there is an innovatory Pirate Ship Zap Zone Adventure which is known to all as Pirates of the River Axe. You can as well have a look at the Wookey Hole Circus inside the Big Top Theatre (live shows are organized during the weekends as well as school holidays).
A practical tour inside the Mill Building is obtainable for those who are not capable of touring the caves. Visit the paranormal mirror muddle as well as play on top of the period hole machines inside the Victorian Penny Arcade.
Come and have a look at the Wookey Bears Museum as well as the shop(open only on school holidays), which is on the record the most renowned bear assortment across the world, the World of Miniature as well as the Clown Exhibition.
There is so much exciting as well to travel around in the abrupt locality, with the good-looking Wells city, which is acknowledged as the smallest city across the entire England, hardly located at a distance of few miles, the Royal Bath as well as West Showground located at Shepton Mallet merely to some extent further, as well as the graceful Georgian city of Bath which is approximately 30 minutes travel by road.
A wonderful family destination for a astonishing picnic at any time of the year
Opening Hours
Wookey hole is kept open for public visit throughout the week.
Timings for the same are as follows
April to October 10 am to 5 pm
November to March 10 am to 4 pm
Wookely Hole is kept close for public on Christmas Day as well as Boxing Day. It is also kept open during the weekends as well as school holidays in the months of December and January
Entrance Charges
Regular Prices (Effective from 10 February 2024)
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (16+) | £22.95 |
| Child (3-15yrs inc) | £18.45 |
| Senior 60+ | £21.95 |
| Infant (under 3 yrs) | Free |
Concession Rates (50% Discount)
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (16+) | £11.48 |
| Senior 60+ | £10.98 |
| Child (3-15 years) | £9.23 |
| Infants (under 3 years) | Free |
Note: Concessionary rate available for registered disabled persons and their registered carer.
Closure Dates
Wookey Hole will be closed throughout the week (Monday-Friday) from November 6, 2023 until February half term, 2024. Christmas and Boxing Day are closed.
Important Information
- Adventure Golf will be closed for renovations on Saturday, January 13th and Sunday, January 14th.
- Minors under the age of 18 will not be permitted to the site unless accompanied by a parent or adult.
Opening Times
Peak Season:
- First admission: 9.30am
- Last admission: 4pm
- Site closes: 5.30pm
Off Peak:
- First admission: 10am
- Last admission: 3pm
- Site closes: 4.30pm
Always check ahead during off-peak hours to avoid disappointment.
Contact Information
For any questions, contact Wookey Hole at:
- Email: witch@wookey.co.uk
- Phone: 01749 672243