Rock Farm cave

You'll need decent boots and a torch for this one. Rock Farm Cave sits near Wells and it's a proper underground affair - the kind of place where you actually have to crouch and squeeze through passages rather than shuffle along a lit boardwalk like some tourist show cave. The limestone cavern has genuine character, with narrow sections that open into small chambers where the rock formations catch your light in unexpected ways.

It's the sort of attraction that appeals to anyone with a bit of adventure in them. Families with older kids who don't mind getting a bit grubby and claustrophobic corners will find it memorable. Serious cave explorers might find it modest in scale, but that's precisely why it works - no crowds, no gift shop, no pretence. You're doing some actual exploring here, not watching other people explore.

The visit takes about an hour depending on how slowly you move through the tighter passages. Bring a proper torch - your phone light won't cut it in the deeper sections. Footwear with grip matters too; it can be damp and slippery. Access details are thin on the ground, so ring ahead or check locally in Wells before making the trip.

If you're based at Cathedral View Glamping or Wells Touring Park nearby, it makes a cracking half-day outing when the weather's poor. The caves stay cool and constant temperature regardless of what's happening outside, so it's a solid plan for unpredictable English weather.