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🎅Get ready for a festive takeover at Wookey Hole this Christmas as you can explore an incredible underground light experience in the caves, festive circus show, and you’ll even get to meet Paddington at the end! This limited event is the perfect post-Christmas activity after all the excitement of the big day. From 27th December - 5th January.

Visit one of the UK’s largest show cave systems deep below the Mendip Hills - Wookey Hole Caves. It’s home to the Witch of Wookey Hole and offers a magical and historical day out for explorers of all ages!

When you visit, you’ll enjoy an experience millions of years in the making. The breathtakingly beautiful caves, for which Wookey Hole is renowned takes you on an underground adventure. There is also plenty to do from vintage penny arcades to museums, adventure golf, a 4D cinema, and soft play to name but a few. 

The fantastic Wookey Hole Circus creates and performs 3 shows per year, these are in the theatre at weekends and during school holidays. Prepare to be dazzled by super-talented performers!

The on-site restaurant serves a selection of homemade dishes, snacks, sandwiches and drinks. The large restaurant is open from 10.00 am daily and serves hot food from noon. The Ice Cream Parlour offers over 25 flavours of ice cream (including vegan and gluten-free options) along with snacks and drinks. Open daily during school holidays.

If you are looking for caves, legends and adventure, Wookey Hole is your place! There is something for everyone, it will be a family day out you won’t forget in a hurry!

For Christmas 2024, Paddington will be making daily special guest appearances at Wookey Hole after the Circus Show. Perfect for memorable family photos. This is an opportunity that will delight children and adults alike.

Your adventure includes an incredible underground light experience and a fun, thrill packed Festive Circus show. Plus your chance to Meet Paddington after the daily Circus Shows. Circus Shows are performed daily as part of your visit at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm.

Please Note:

• Tickets are sent by email within minutes of booking

• Gate-ready e-ticket, simply scan on your mobile

Your ticket includes:

During your visit, you will have full access to a wide range of activities, including:

• Wookey Hole Caves
• Enchanted Valley
• Dinosaur Grove
• 4D cinema experience
• Museum
• Soft play
• Vintage penny arcade and amusements
• Gift shop
• Restaurant
• And more...

You can easily have fun for half a day at Wookey!

Important Information

• Due to the number of steps and uneven surfaces small children need to be carried through the caves.
• You are welcome to use your buggy everywhere else on site. Please note you are unable to leave any buggy at the cave entrance. There is a buggy store in the Ice Cream Parlour during busy periods and behind the Gift Shop when the Ice Cream Parlour is closed.
• The cave tour lasts for approximately 35 minutes. During busy periods the Caves may be operated on a free flow system. 
• As the caves are naturally wet and the floor can be uneven in places, we recommend sensible footwear. We would not recommend flip flops, high heels or bare feet.
• Discount is based on walk up rates. 
• Picniq accept all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
• Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
• Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking. Terms and conditions apply.
• Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets/bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle ('the attraction'). For Picniq booking terms click here

Map & Directions

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Directions

Location and Directions: Wookey Hole is just 2 miles from Wells. Follow the brown signs on the main routes around the city centre. If you are coming from Bath (A39), Bristol (A37), or Weston Super Mare (A371), we are only 20 miles away. If you are arriving via M5, take the Junction 22 exit and follow the brown signs.

For the easiest route, we recommend following the brown tourist signs into Wells, as this will provide the most direct route and avoid country lanes and smartphone/GPS blackspots. If you are using SatNav, enter the postcode BA5 1BA (best used after arriving in Wells). 

Alternatively, our what3words location is "classic.gear.adjusting."

Parking: There is a large, free car park for visitors.

Opening Times

Peak Season:

First admission: 9.30am
Last admission: 3.30pm
Attractions close: 5.00pm

Off Peak:

First admission: 10am
Last admission: 3pm
Attractions close: 4.30pm

Booking Terms