natural wonder
Cheddar Gorge
Britain's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, ancient caves containing the oldest complete human skeleton found in Britain.
12 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Locking works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bleadon, 12km from Cheddar Gorge.
Locking is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,742, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Locking 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 Locking to your route.
Locking is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is a predominantly quiet residential area of North Somerset, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south east of the town of Weston-super-Mare.
As well as a pub and church the village has a village hall, school (Locking Primary School), a small shop and post office, aRead more
hairdressers, a Chinese takeaway, a pet care shop, florist, pharmacy, cafe and petrol service station comprising car sales and a mechanical workshop.
The village gave its name to RAF Locking, which has now closed and proposals are under consideration for an employment and residential development for the site that could deliver 25 hectare (62 acres) of employment space and up to 1,800 new homes.
In July 2011, North Somerset Council gave planning permission for the £50 million LeisureDome to be constructed on the site.
It will contain a 210-metre (690 ft) indoor ski slope, other leisure facilities and a number of shops and restaurants.
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Locking is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3333 latitude, -2.9139 longitude.
Locking has a population of approximately 1,742 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.
12 km · about 20 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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Exquisite Early English Gothic cathedral with a magnificent sculpted west front displaying nearly 300 medieval figures.
23 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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Mystical terraced hill crowned by St Michael's Tower, steeped in Arthurian and early Christian legends with panoramic Somerset views.
26 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
Remarkably preserved Roman bathing complex fed by Britain's only natural hot springs, surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture.
39 km · about 45 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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
museum
The UK's largest collection of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, with over 400 vehicles on display.
45 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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