Caves · South Wales
Banwell Ochre Caves
Banwell Ochre Caves — a cave broad in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Michael Dennis Stagg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Banwell Ochre Caves is a cave broad located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
Place summary
Banwell Ochre Caves are located in South Wales. These caves are known for their ochre deposits, which have been used historically for pigment. The site is of geological interest and is part of the region’s natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3297, -2.8525
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Banwell
- Postcode
- BS29 6PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
Sources
- wikidata: Q4857342 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Banwell Ochre Caves (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banwell Ochre Caves?
- Banwell Ochre Caves is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS29 6PQ), in the parish of Banwell.
- Is Banwell Ochre Caves free to visit?
- Yes, Banwell Ochre Caves is free to enter.
- How do I get to Banwell Ochre Caves?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS29 6PQ. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.