Batts Combe quarry open day – July 2026

Join us for a unique opportunity* as we open the doors to Batts Combe quarry, Cheddar, to showcase our operations and raise funds for a local charity.

*There are two slots for visitors attending our open day. A morning slot allows visitors to attend between 10.00am and 12.00 noon and a separate slot for afternoon ticket holders will run from 1pm and 3pm.

Tickets: £2.50 per person (under 12s go free)

Please note change in ticket price to cover the increased website fee.

All money raised will be donated to Cheddar Youth Trust which provides grants to those aged 3 to 25 from Cheddar to further their horizons in sport, the arts, education, apprenticeships and leadership skills.

Our open day

In our marquee: You’ll find a range of stalls where you can learn about the vital minerals that are extracted at the quarry and how they help make the construction materials used to build and maintain our homes ,schools and hospitals and roads as well as the other infrastructure we all rely on.

Members of the Batts Combe team will also be on hand to talk about all things quarrying, such as geology and blasting as well as the varied career opportunities we offer. Plus, there will be information about the wildlife that calls the quarry home.

We’re delighted that we’ll also be joined by blasting specialists BAM, minerologists from the Russell Society as well as representatives from Somerset Wildlife Trust.

Quarry bus tour: Take a guided minibus tour of the quarry and see some of the giant quarry machinery, such as the CAT 775 dump truck and CAT 395 excavator. The bus tour is expected to last approximately 30 minutes and visitors will be able to disembark to see the machinery close up and take pictures from the viewing platform.

Important information

• Tickets are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Limited number available.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate those with mobility issues on the quarry bus tour.
• Refreshment stalls will be available.
• No dogs except assistance/guide dogs.
• Please be aware of uneven surfaces. Stout footwear required. No open-toed sandals or flip flops allowed.
• See below for information about parking.
• Please bring proof of booking with you.

Parking:

• Batts Combe quarry is located on Warren’s Hill about a 20-minute walk from the centre of Cheddar. Limited pre-booked parking for those attending our open day is available on a first come, first serve basis in a field towards the top of Warren’s Hill.
• Limited disabled parking for blue badge holders is available on site.

We look forward to welcoming you to Batts Combe quarry

For more information about Batts Combe quarry go to: Community web page for Batts Combe quarry