natural wonder
Cheddar Gorge
Britain's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, ancient caves containing the oldest complete human skeleton found in Britain.
9 km · about 15 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Banwell works well as a base: 10 minutes from St. Georges, 9km from Cheddar Gorge.
Banwell is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,956, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Banwell sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Banwell to your route.
Banwell is a village and civil parish on the River Banwell in the North Somerset district of Somerset, England. Its population was 3,251 according to the 2021 census.
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Banwell is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3289 latitude, -2.8691 longitude.
Banwell has a population of approximately 1,956 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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natural wonder
Britain's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, ancient caves containing the oldest complete human skeleton found in Britain.
9 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
England's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
9 km · about 15 min drive
cathedral
Exquisite Early English Gothic cathedral with a magnificent sculpted west front displaying nearly 300 medieval figures.
20 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Mystical terraced hill crowned by St Michael's Tower, steeped in Arthurian and early Christian legends with panoramic Somerset views.
24 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
Remarkably preserved Roman bathing complex fed by Britain's only natural hot springs, surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture.
36 km · about 40 min drive
museum
The UK's largest collection of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, with over 400 vehicles on display.
43 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
43 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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