Wookey
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Village in Somerset, England
Wookey is a village and civil parish 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Wells, on the River Axe in Somerset, England. The parish includes the village of Henton and the nearby hamlets of Yarley and Bleadney where the River Axe travels the length of the village. There used to be a port at Bleadney on the river in the 8th century which allowed goods to be brought to within 3 miles (5 km) of Wells. Wookey is often confused with its sister village Wookey Hole, site of the Wookey Hole Caves.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,311
- Coordinates
- 51.210, -2.692
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Wookey
Part of England, United Kingdom, Wookey is a small settlement. Some 1,311 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature.
Things to do in Wookey
Nature in Wookey
(1)Under nature, Wookey is tagged with Caves. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Wookey's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Wookey. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Wookey that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wookey known for?
- Wookey is mainly a destination for nature, set in England, United Kingdom with around 1,311 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Wookey?
- You can plan around Caves in Wookey. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Wookey located?
- Administratively, Wookey sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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