Trains to Wookey Hole Caves
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Located in the quaint village of Wookey Hole, on the southern edge of Mendip Hills in Somerset, lies an enchanting natural wonder: Wookey Hole caves. These striking sedimentary rock formations were sculpted millions of years ago and boast the title of England’s largest show caves. Open all year round, they attract thousands of tourists eager to marvel at their ancient beauty. Discover more fascinating facts and learn how to get the Wookey Hole caves with CrossCountry.
How to get to Wookey Hole by train
The closest train station to Wookey Hole is Bristol Temple Meads, where you can find direct CrossCountry services. From here, there are several bus services that can take you directly to the village. To get the Bristol Temple Meads, you can hop on board a CrossCountry train from plenty of stations around the UK – check your local service with our route map.
Catching a train from as far north as Manchester can get you to Temple Meads safely, via a change in Birmingham New Street.
Things to do at Wookey Hole Caves
The site of Wookey Hole caves is home to a cavernous wonder of naturally settled sedimentary rock, dating back millions of years. Take a tour of the caves with one of Wookey Hole’s knowledgeable tour guides, who will help you distinguish your stalagmites from your stalactites. As they guide you through the winding tunnels, they’ll share a wide range of fun Wookey Hole facts, including details about the puddingstone that makes up a large portion of the caves.
You might think Wookey Hole is all about its gigantic caves, but there’s so much more to enjoy for the entire family. Open for ten months of the year, Wookey Hole Caves mini golf offers a nine-hole pirate-themed course, with a round included in your ticket. Crazy golf is one of the best activities the whole family involved, especially on a day when the sun is shining!
There are also plenty of other areas to feed your appetite for adventure beyond the caves, including the Enchanted Valley. As you explore the valley, marvel at the natural beauty of lush greenery and glistening streams that surround the area. The valley has proven to be a popular destination for weddings in the local area too, highlighting just how captivating and enchanting this natural wonder is.
Among its curiosities, The Hyena’s Den stands out as a site of ancient importance. Back in the 1850s, it was here that workmen discovered bones of a wide-ranging group of Ice Age animals, including mammoths and cave lions. The den is named after the spotted hyenas that would shelter here thousands of years ago, evidenced by the abundance of gnawed bones left from their feeding.
Continue your adventure with a visit to Dinosaur Grove, where your little ones can get up close to some of the wildest and largest beasts from millions of years ago. Be transported back to a land before time and walk amongst towering animatronic dinosaurs spread across the valley. Throughout the year, Wookey Hole plays host to a number of events, ranging from classic family pantomimes to comedy nights at The Comedy Cavern. What better backdrop to a comedy night or a pantomime is there than the looming presence of the caves?
About Wookey Hole Caves
Made up of eight deep chambers, the Wookey Hole caves are vast, and each section has its own unique history and story to tell. With a history spanning millions of years, each chamber is bound to have a one-of-a-kind story. For example, one chamber is being used to house the famous Wookey Hole cheddar to give it its special, cave-aged flavour.
The caves are owned by the Cottle family and have been under their ownership since 2003. The family have a rich history of running world famous circuses, and have brought that know-how to the caves, with Wookey Holes very own circus being held on the site.
The caves are open to everyone, and the site welcomes over 250,000 visitors annually to explore and get lost in the extensive history. Whether it’s your first or time or fiftieth time visiting you’re bound to have just as much fun.
If you’re planning to travel to Wookey Hole caves, don’t forget to book Advance rail tickets via our website or the CrossCountry app. Before you travel, make sure to check scheduled train times to find the best journey for you. If you need more information, you can contact us here.