Church of St Leonard, Cheddar
#11 among attractions in Cheddar
Facts and practical information
The Church of St Leonard in Rodney Stoke, Somerset, England, was built around 1175 and is a Grade I listed building. ()
Cheddar United Kingdom
Church of St Leonard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cheddar Gorge, Ebbor Gorge, Gough's Cave, Cox's Cave.
- 2.8 miNLimestone canyon with caves and trails
Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar
72 min walk • Nestled in the quaint town of Cheddar, within the picturesque Mendip Hills of Somerset, lies the breathtaking natural wonder known as Cheddar Gorge. Renowned for being the largest gorge in England, this remarkable site offers a dramatic landscape that draws visitors...
- 2.7 miENatural attraction, Canyon
Ebbor Gorge, Wells
70 min walk • Nestled within the verdant landscape of Somerset, Ebbor Gorge is a hidden gem that beckons nature enthusiasts to the outskirts of the city of Wells in the United Kingdom. This nature preserve is an oasis of tranquility, offering a respite from the hustle and bustle of...
- 2.8 miNWNature, Natural attraction, Cave
Gough's Cave, Cheddar
71 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Cheddar, England, Gough's Cave offers a fascinating journey into the subterranean world. This prominent tourist attraction is renowned for its stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations, which have been sculpted by nature over...
- 2.8 miNWNature, Natural attraction, Cave
Cox's Cave, Cheddar
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cheddar, a village famed for its cheese, lies the enchanting Cox's Cave, a subterranean wonder that offers visitors a glimpse into the natural beauty sculpted by the hands of time. This lesser-known cousin of the famed Cheddar Gorge presents a...
- 3.2 miENature, Natural attraction, Cave
Wookey Hole Caves
83 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Somerset, the Wookey Hole Caves are a captivating network of limestone caverns that beckon explorers and tourists alike. This ancient natural wonder, sculpted by the relentless action of the River Axe over millions of years, offers a unique...
- 3.1 miENature, Natural attraction, Cave
Swildon's Hole
80 min walk • Swildon's Hole is an extensive cave in Priddy, Somerset. At 9,144 metres in length, it is the longest cave on the Mendip Hills. It has been found to be connected to Priddy Green Sink and forms part of the Priddy Caves Site of Special Scientific Interest. The upper series of the cave compresses many features into a relatively short space.
- 2.6 miNWMemorial
Market Cross, Cheddar
67 min walk • Cheddar Market Cross in the village of Cheddar within the English county of Somerset, England dates from the 15th century. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and Grade II* listed building.
- 3 miNNature, Natural attraction, Cave
Reservoir Hole, Mendips
76 min walk • Reservoir Hole is a cave in Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, southwest England. It contains what is believed to be the largest chamber yet found under the Mendip Hills.
- 3.2 miWChurch
Church of St Mary
83 min walk • The Church of St Mary in Wedmore, Somerset, England is predominantly from the 15th century, although some 12th- and 13th-century work survives. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
- 3.1 miNEProtected area
Chancellor's Farm, Priddy Mineries
79 min walk • Chancellor's Farm is a 34.2-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest just north of Priddy in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1984.
- 2.5 miNWArchitecture, Historical place, Church
St Andrew's Church, Cheddar
64 min walk • The Church of St Andrew in Cheddar, Somerset, England dates from the 14th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church was restored in 1873 by William Butterfield. It contains some 15th-century stained glass and an altar table of 1631.