The Darker side of Mendip
Discover the Mendip Hills' darker side! Battles, executions and even the occasional ghost, Mendip has seen it all.
Published: 1 November 2023

Discover the Mendip Hills’ darker side!
Battles, executions and even the occasional ghost, Mendip has seen it all. From mysterious finds 4,000 years ago, to the time of the Vikings and all the way up until the 20th Century, there are terrible tales of the darker side of Mendip.
To keep the spookiness of Hallowe’en alive, Mendip Hills AONB are launching the first in the series of ‘The Darker Side of Mendip’ legends so that you can discover some of the tales of this ancient land…
How to discover the legend: You’ll first need to find its location and discover a QR Code. The QR Code will take you to the Darker Side of Mendip! Mendip AONB will launch a new legend each week for the next 7 weeks. The legend locations will appear on their website weekly. Visit the website by clicking here. The location of Legend One can be found below!
Legend One location: The QR Code is on a small white sign, located on the side of the Cheddar Walking information panel in Cliff Street Car Park, Cliff Street, Cheddar BS27 3PS. What3Words: ///tens.suffix.rucksack Important note for parents and guardians: These stories are not suitable for children aged 12 and under. Parent / guardian guidance and supervision is recommended for all QR Code legends. A smartphone is required to access the legends via a QR Code.