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A promotional poster for the illuminated cave at Cheddar with Wallace & Gromit in lantern form

Events

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The Illuminated Cave with Wallace & Gromit and Friends

ON NOW until 31 May 2026

Step into 50 years of Aardman magic, mischief and marvellous clay as Gough’s Cave is transformed into a spectacular illuminated trail. From cheeky heroes to unforgettable friends, beautifully illuminated lanterns bring to life some of the most iconic scenes from the past five decades.

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Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Feathers McGraw in lantern form, pose in the Cheddar Gorge caves

Summer At Cheddar

18 July - 31 August

Join us throughout the summer holidays for a Stone Age themed event, including fire lighting demonstrations, fascinating facts about how our ancestors, hands-on crafts and more! More details to be announced soon.

Halloween at Cheddar

24 October - 1 November 2026

Step into a world of spooky fun this October half-term! We'll be running a haunting line-up of Halloween activities featuring the return of much-loved favourites alongside new family-friendly, spine-tingling surprises. This year's Halloween theme will be confirmed nearer the time and will be included in the price of a day ticket. Watch this space!

Halloween at Cheddar with a full moon lighting up the gorge

Christmas At Cheddar

21 November - 24 December

Selected dates from 21 November up to and including Christmas Eve.

Deep within Gough’s Cave a magical transformation is taking place. Father Christmas and the elves will be making a special journey to Cheddar Gorge & Caves this year. Come and visit them all at his top secret South West Workshop. The South West Workshop is open daily from 21 November until Christmas Eve. Father Christmas Grotto is open selected dates from 21 November until Christmas Eve.

Father Christmas in his grotto reading the naughty or nice list with his elves behind him at Cheddar Gorge