Mendip Rocks is an annual festival that hosts a series of geological events during the autumn in October to celebrate the fascinating 450-million-year history of the Mendip Hills. The festival involves the local community in experiencing our beautiful landscape and understanding the story of the Mendips.

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Whatever your level of interest, there are inspiring events for all, including:

• Building stones of Wells and Frome Walks

• Quarry minibus tours - to operational Mendip quarries 

• Guided walks to Mendip geological sites led by specialists

• Geological lecture day hosted at SESC Sat 12th October

• Family events and workshops held on Saturday & Sunday at SESC and Cheddar

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To find out more about Mendip Rocks and all upcoming events, please look here for new programme or visit www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk/events 

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You can also read more about the fascinating geology of the Mendips here.

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The Mendip Rocks festival is provided in a partnership between: