Cheddar

: This article is about the settlement in Somerset, England. For the cheese of the same name, see Cheddar cheese.

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Cheddar is a village in Somerset, England, situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills nine miles north west of Wells. The village has a population of 5,724 (2002 estimate). It is famous for having given its name to Cheddar cheese which is one of the most popular kinds of cheese. Although the cheese is now made worldwide, only one producer remains in the village itself. Cheddar's other main produce is the strawberry, which gave name to the now disused Strawberry Line railway that ran from Yatton to Wells.

Related Topics:
Somerset - England - Mendip Hills - Mile - Wells - Population - 2002 - Cheddar cheese - Cheese - Strawberry - Yatton

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Cheddar is also for Cheddar Gorge, the largest gorge in England, and for Cheddar Caves, where the remains of Cheddar Man were found. Nearby is Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge. Cheddar village also has a Youth Hostel.

Related Topics:
Cheddar Gorge - Gorge - England - Cheddar Caves - Cheddar Man - Wookey Hole - Ebbor Gorge - Youth Hostel

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