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MuseumsSite Name: Wookey Hole Caves Museum
Country: England County: Somerset Type: Museum
Nearest Town: Wells
Map Ref: ST531477 Landranger Map Number: 182
Latitude: 51.226553N Longitude: 2.673023W
Condition:

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3	Reasonable but with some damage
2	Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1	Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
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5	Can be driven to, probably with disabled access
4	Short walk on a footpath
3	Requiring a bit more of a walk
2	A long walk
1	In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
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**Wookey Hole Caves Museum** submitted by JimChampion : I encountered this palaeolithic hunter-gatherer in the "Dinosaur Valley" at Wookey Hole. Hopefully it doesn't reinforce the idea that 'cavemen' co-existed with dinosaurs. His beard is looking a little green. (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Address: Wookey Hole, BA5 1BB
Phone: 01749 672243
Opening Hours: Open 7 days a week except 17-25 December inclusive, April-Oct 10am to 5pm, Nov-March10.30am -4.30pm
Admission: Charge
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