description Cox's Cave Overview
Cox's Cave is a limestone show cave in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England. It is part of the Cheddar cave landscape and contains chambers and mineral formations created by the action of water on limestone over long periods. The cave is presented as a visitor attraction, allowing members of the public to follow an arranged route through its decorated passages while learning about the area's geology and caving history.
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Where is Cox's Cave located?
Cox's Cave is in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England, and is one of the area's two major show caves alongside Gough's Cave. It is presented as a visitor attraction rather than an undeveloped caving system. [Cheddar Gorge and Caves](https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/things-to-do/gorge-and-caves/coxs-cave)
How was Cox's Cave formed?
Water dissolved limestone over very long periods, creating chambers and mineral formations inside the cave. The current visitor experience explains this process through the River Yeo and the multimedia presentation Yeo's Journey. [Cheddar Gorge and Caves](https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/things-to-do/gorge-and-caves/coxs-cave)
What is Yeo's Journey inside Cox's Cave?
Yeo's Journey is an immersive experience using sound, lighting, animation, and projections on the cave walls. The virtual guide is named Yeo after the river system that flows through the Cheddar caves. [Cheddar Gorge and Caves](https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/things-to-do/gorge-and-caves/coxs-cave)
How long does a visit to Cox's Cave take, and is it wheelchair accessible?
The official visitor information gives the experience a duration of about 20 minutes. Cox's Cave includes steps and steep gradients, so it is unsuitable for wheelchair users and visitors with restricted mobility. [Cheddar Gorge and Caves](https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/things-to-do/gorge-and-caves/coxs-cave)
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