Stomp into the world of the Mighty Mammoth!
Get ready for an exciting February half term packed with adventure and discovery.
🦣 What's On? 🦣
- Fun Mighty Mammoth trail in Gough's Cave. Can you help crack the secret code to receive your Mighty Mammoth sticker?
- Learn cool facts about mammoths as you explore the attraction and enjoy hands-on exhibits.
- Get crafty and make a Mammoth mask to take home.
- Live demonstrations & talks: Discover how our early ancestors lived and survived.
- Ask our knowledgeable hunter-gatherers questions about life in the Stone Age.
- Photo opportunities for those wanting to dress up in prehistoric costume or have their photo taken with our giant mammoth!
🦣 Activity Timings 🦣
Fire Lighting demos
11am and 1pm
Witness how ancient humans would have started making fire, a skill essential for their survival and development.
Tool Making talks
12pm and 2pm
Discover how early humans crafted survival tools, showcasing their ingenuity and resourcefulness.
Mighty Mammoth footprints
All Day
See the scale of a mammoths footprint against your own.
Arts & Crafts
All Day
Get creative and take home your own Mammoth Mask.
Get here early and enjoy a whole day of fun and adventure!
Entry to Mighty Mammoths is included with a day ticket, giving you access to six incredible attractions:
- Gough’s Cave – home of glittering stalactites and the legendary Cheddar Man, Britain’s oldest complete skeleton.
- Yeo’s Journey in Cox’s Cave – a stunning multimedia experience telling the story of how water shaped these ancient caves.
- The Museum of Prehistory – discover how our ancestors lived, hunted and thrived.
- Jacob’s Ladder & The Lookout Tower – climb 274 steps for panoramic views of the gorge and the sweeping Mendip landscape.
- The Cliff-Top Walk – soak up the fresh air and ancient history with every step.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome too, so no one misses out on the adventure!
Find out more and get your tickets here:
https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/whats-on/mighty-mammoths
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