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Discover Somerset and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Cheddar Gorge
Sip back and explore Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, a spectacular Carboniferous Limestone landmark in the Mendip Hills. Discover its caves, fossils, and rich wildlife, from extinct corals to rare bats. Walk, cycle, or drive the scenic roads, visit Gough’s and Cox’s Caves, and learn about Cheddar Man and ancient Cro-Magnon settlers. Experience one of Britain’s largest gorges, fossil-rich cliffs, and protected natural habitats in this iconic National Nature Reserve.
Jan 6, 20257 min read


The Early Tetrapod’s of Poland’s Swietokrzyskie Mountains
Sip back and explore the Świętokrzyskie Mountains in Poland, home to the Zachelmie Quarry and the oldest tetrapod trackways. These Middle Devonian trace fossils reveal early terrestrialisation, showing vertebrates with limbs walking on tidal flats nearly 18 million years earlier than once believed. Visit Kielce’s Geological Museum and Geonatura Kielce to learn how this UNESCO Global Geopark reshaped our understanding of evolution, geology, and palaeontology.
Nov 14, 20223 min read
Find out more about gin, cocktail recipes, our fossil coastline, and the places
along the way that you can enjoy a jigger of Fossil Coast Gin.
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